Since the lean methodology enables rapid development and iteration, it has grown in popularity among startups. Nevertheless, is lean the best approach for your startup? That relies on a number of things, including your business concept, the qualifications of your team, and your financial resources. In this blog article, we’ll go through how to assess whether lean is a good fit for you and how to put it into practice if you do. Understand What Lean Means The Lean Methodology originated from the Toyota Production System, and is rooted in the idea of continuous improvement and eliminating waste ..read more

Many of us find it intimidating to think about giving a presentation to dozens or even hundreds of people. It has been well established that the dread of public speaking is greater than our fear of death or dying. This fear of public speaking is known as glossophobia therefore, it makes sense that when we are asked to give a presentation in front of a large group of people, even the most seasoned of presenters find it to be extremely scary, even if they have used a professional presentation design agency.  Fear not, though, as we have compiled a list of nine strategies for handling prese ..read more

In his Autumn Budget speech, Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of The Exchequer, said: “We must ask challenging questions about how to reform all our public services for the better.” But what does this mean in practice for an NHS stretched to the limit? There is a pressing need to increase efficiency but with staff levels at a historic low, how advisable is wholesale change? Front-line staff have no time to learn complex new systems; Trusts lack the IT resources required to successfully deliver an all- encompassing EPR system without significant disruption. With the recent budget reductions, Trusts nee ..read more

Investing in Britain’s most promising young businesses has become increasingly popular, resulting in record years for venture capital fundraising. Demand has been fuelled by restrictions on pension allowances for higher earners and tax changes affecting buy-to-let investors. Further changes, including cuts to CGT and dividend allowances from April 6th 2023, may stoke demand further. But why have start-ups become the go to place for wealthier investors? Alex Davies, CEO and Founder of Wealth Club, the UK’s largest broker of venture capital investments said: “The number of privately held compan ..read more

As a business owner, you need to make sure that you are taking every measure possible to protect your company from anything that would seek to harm it. Unfortunately, there are a lot of things that would seek to harm your business, and that’s why you have got to be so careful with what you do when it comes to the protection of the company. In this article, we’re going to be taking a look at some of the measures that you need to take to make things safe. Keep reading down below if you would like to find out more. Alarms First, you’re going to need to make sure that you have got all of the corr ..read more

Are you passionate about aviation and dreaming of starting your own aviation company? However, starting an aviation company is no mean feat. It will take a considerable amount of research, investment and a strategic approach that, much like flying itself, requires a specific skill set and dedication to ensure you can make a success of your new venture. With various regulations, licences, and procedures for new pilots and aviation businesses to follow, being prepared and doing your due diligence is vital. After all, you want your new business to soar, not to be grounded because of simple overs ..read more

Starting a business requires plenty of thought, planning, and of course, money – without thinking of the bigger picture, you’re likely to run into problems that will limit your potential. But when you consider the future of your venture, are you considering an exit plan? It may not cross your mind, particularly if you’re a small business, and you may wonder whether you need one at all. Here, we explore the exit plan and whether it’s right for your entrepreneur adventure. What exactly is an exit plan? An exit plan is a preparation plan for when you leave your business. Perhaps you’re selling i ..read more

In the modern era, smartphones and computers are essential gadgets. We use them to message family and friends, scroll through social media, read news articles on unfolding global events, and watch entertaining videos to relax and unwind. So, all things considered, it’s no surprise that – in the UK alone – people spend an average of 411 minutes (e.g. just under seven hours) per day glancing at screens.  There is also no hiding that, especially in the case of office jobs, work can contribute significantly to this impressive figure. From sending multiple emails to using digital software, we ..read more

Millions of British workers are being monitored by managers using cloud based software to ensure they stay productive while working remotely. Cloud based systems have soared in popularity since the pandemic with thousands of UK companies now keeping tabs on their workforces using the logging information provided by these software solutions. Suppliers such as TelephoneSystems.Cloud have provided hundreds of unified communication systems across the country during the past two years and say an increasing number of companies are choosing to closely monitor the activities of their teams. Unified c ..read more

Technology has revolutionized the way we work. From large-scale changes to applications that improve our productivity, we can do more than ever – and faster too.    As well as improving customer experience and employee efficiency, we’re also seeing solutions that boost employee experience come into play. After all, employees who are supported in their role and have a good experience at work will be more loyal. Here, with some insights from Vitec, we delve into the latest digital solutions that are improving the employee experience. Delivering seamless video experiences Video has b ..read more