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With endless content available every day, businesses don’t need to create more noise; they need to create stories that people genuinely care about.
Workplace conflict is costing UK businesses £28.5 billion a year. That figure alone should be enough to make any leader sit up and take notice – but the real issue isn’t the cost. It’s the silence that comes before it.
It’s a fundamental question – but when you’re running a business day to day, it’s easy to forget. So how can you make sure your business not only survives, but thrives?
Too many businesses are saying the same things, sounding the same, and looking the same. When in fact, every business is unique.
Hands up if you’ve had to make a speech recently, a pitch or even introduce yourself at a networking event?
Video is one of the most effective ways to reach people online – and the good news is it doesn’t need to be complicated.
Running a business often means your personal finances are the last thing you prioritise. Here are some practical ways to bring the same discipline you use in your business into your personal life.
If you’ve ever opened ChatGPT, typed in a question, and got back generic waffle, you’re not alone.
78% of organisations are using AI, up from 55% just last year. UK firms are saving an average of 40 hours a week through AI — the equivalent of ~£29k annually. For small businesses, those kinds of efficiency gains are hard to ignore. The choice isn’t whether AI will shape your industry — it’s whether you’ll benefit from it, or watch your competitors do so first.
Lessons in Sustainable Business Growth from business consultant and author, Royston Guest
Coming up with a brilliant new idea is exciting – but getting it over the line? That’s where the real magic (and hard work) happens.
How’s your workload feeling right now? Relentless? Overflowing? Spilling over into the weekend?