Harry Potter and the School of Legal Pitfalls

Between dressing up in long black gowns and uttering bizarre Latin phrases that make no sense to anyone but themselves, lawyers and would-be witches and wizards have much in common.

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The 7 Skills of Highly Effective Digital Marketers

Today's digital marketers must have a diverse skill set, including creative and analytical thinking, an ability to identify up-and-coming opportunities, on top of having the basic skills of an excellent marketer. So, what skills do a digital marketing professional need to succeed?

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Eco packaging firm Vegware supports sustainability

It all started with a spoon. Vegware Founder and Managing Director Joe Frankel was working in California when his wife brought home a spoon made from plant starch that she’d used for sampling at a local farmer’s market.

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The misunderstood continent

With 7% of the world’s population contributing c.20% of its output, Europe remains one of the most affluent and productive economic blocs (and consumer markets) on the planet. Even accounting for the terrorist atrocities inflicted on the French population in recent months, Western Europe remains one of the world’s most peaceful and civilised landmasses too.

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Message from Dr Adam Marshall, Acting Director General at British Chamber of Commerce

It’s no accident that Theresa May’s first speech as Prime Minister focused on the need to change the dynamics of capitalism in the UK. She – like all of us in business – is well aware that the referendum vote to leave the European Union was also a way for people to express their disquiet over the direction of travel in British society, in the economy, and in their everyday lives.

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Being a Woman is irrelevant – you just do your best

As the daughter of a Welsh miner Liz McAreavey learned a thing or two about the value of hard work and valuing those around you. She also knew that to get on she would have to make her own way in the world.

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Self Directed Learning Challenges: How To Address These In The Workplace

With information readily available, we have unwittingly become a nation of self-directed learners. The growth in self-directed learning has arguably reshaped the learning environment. Our demand for, and absorption of, information at the time, the place and format we want, are pushing the boundaries of learning.

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Brexit: planning for the unexpected

In a time of great political upheaval, on a scale rarely ever seen in the UK, we are continuing to come to terms with the change that is upon us. The level of uncertainty as to what these changes will be has created nervous markets and a constantly evolving political landscape.

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To remain in the European single market is overwhelmingly the best protection for our city

As Brexit uncertainty continues to filter from our government’s highest office through to our country’s smallest businesses, it is important to unify in the best interest of business and inform the policies of the Brexit agenda ahead. At the recent British Chamber of Commerce Roundtable where chief executives of 33 Chambers…

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Make the choice to be responsible and successful

Being a responsible business can mean different things to different people, but in the end it always comes down to the same basic thing…it’s about the choices we make as organisations. Being a responsible business means making choices that will deliver a good, sustainable business but also deliver quality products and services and ensure that people have positive dealings with you.

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