Put people at the heart of your business’ digital transformation November 23, 2016 Companies are waking up to the need to make their organisations more digital. Knowing that you need to do something “digital” is easy. Understanding what it is that you need to do is a lot harder. Transform from the top Leaders can lack the confidence needed to lead in a digital environment because (rightly or [...]
The gig economy won’t be killed off so easily November 22, 2016 The gig economy in the US has reached its peak – at least that's according to JP Morgan's latest research. Some are suggesting recent legal action could sound the death knell of the UK gig economy – but in my view, these concerns are misplaced and underestimate the demand for innovative, tech-enabled services. Moves by [...]
How to master the extreme politics of working in a global team November 22, 2016 Politics are not just for Westminster. Politics are the lifeblood of every office and every firm, for better or for worse. The worse form of politics is obvious: pointing the finger, claiming the credit, undermining colleagues. But there is another version of politics which is about making things happen through other people, who you may not [...]
From idea to IPO in three years: Purplebricks founder Michael Bruce November 21, 2016 "Every time you mention the word ‘estate agent,’ everyone gets a little bit of a smile on their face and an inner feeling of unhappiness,” says Michael Bruce, chief executive at Purplebricks, the online estate agency that has turned the industry on its head in a little over four years. Bruce has traversed the world [...]
Entrepreneurs: Why an exit shouldn’t be about exiting your company November 21, 2016 For many entrepreneurs, selling one’s business is the culmination of years of hard work. The endgame which leads to the exit door. This is incorrect. Being acquired should be seen as a new beginning, not the end. An exciting partnership bringing opportunities to achieve more through scale, such as opening up new markets and experiences for [...]
Think twice before sacking an employee for getting a tattoo November 21, 2016 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder – some love tattoos and believe they are works of art and others simply despise them. Whatever your view of their aesthetic appeal, however, as they have become increasingly common, tattoos have also become a dilemma in many workplaces. There have been reports of people with a [...]
Say it as it is: Clearing the air of jargon monoxide November 18, 2016 YOU might have seen that segment in The Simpsons where the estate agent is explaining to Marge how the use of jargon can be of great benefit to her in selling property: Marge: “It’s awfully small”. Agent: “I’d say it’s awfully ‘cosy’”. Marge: “That’s dilapidated”. Agent: “That’s rustic”. Marge: “That house is on fire!” Agent: [...]
London’s still the number one city in Europe for digital startups November 18, 2016 Nobody is taking London’s crown as the best city in Europe for digital entrepreneurs. Not yet anyway. For the second year in a row, it has been crowned the best EU city for digital entrepreneurs. According to innovation foundation Nesta and the European Digital Forum’s European Digital City Index, the capital is still the best city [...]
The six questions every co-founder should ask November 17, 2016 Some of the most successful businesses are the product of positive partnerships. But before you begin to think about investing time and money into a new venture with someone else, it’s crucial to clarify your own position as a co-founder. After all, being business partners is a lot like being married: you have legal and [...]
