Various studies have shown that humble managers listen more effectively and inspire good teamwork. At a managerial level, traits associated with humility such as asking for feedback and focusing on employee needs tend to result in higher levels of engagement from direct reports. Most of us will be familiar with the phrase “never assume you…

Facebook is one of the biggest social media platforms in the world. In recent years Facebook advertising has become commonplace – but is it an effective means of advertising for your business? Facebook has a huge global audience – it is one of the world’s most popular social media platforms. It is also widely used…

How to keep a big project on track when you are managing conflicting priorities. At the beginning, managing a big project can be exciting and everyone wants to get involved. However, as time goes by, other priorities can prove distracting. Maintaining focus is key to successfully delivering any big project. Involve your key stakeholders Every…

Google My Business is a service provided by Google that literally puts your business on the map. You’ve probably seen Google My Business before when searching for “restaurants, shops, petrol stations, etc. near me,” on your mobile phone. The listing will display the name of the business, its rating on Google Reviews, opening hours, address…

Sometimes things don’t work out in business and it’s time for the owners to go their separate ways. It’s fair to say that business relationships usually begin with enthusiasm and passion, grow through balance and communication and endure the highs and lows of life. Sometimes, however, businesses don’t weather the storm and things come to…

The environment, wellbeing, mental health and technology look set to be some of the big business trends in 2020. As we move into 2020, businesses will have to adapt in a world that places greater emphasis on sustainable business practices. People will want to work for firms that take care of their employees in terms…