Real Business posted an article recently regarding productivity in the workplace, stating that since the financial crisis, annual productivity growth decreased to just above zero. Of course, numerous fads have surfaced, each promising a happier and more efficient workforce. There have been calls for fewer meetings, the need to listen to music while working and […]
Read moreReal Business posted an article on the fact that Coca Cola is Britain’s most popular logo – and we all know creating a logo is one of the fun, creative parts of launching a new business, but what message is your business sending out, and how do you create something that stands the test of […]
Read moreDigital health technology catalyst round 3: feasibility studies | Opens 3 September | Deadline 31 October 2018 | UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £1 million to speed up development of commercial digital health solutions. Overview Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, is to invest up to £1 […]
Read moreWe like keeping up to date with what’s going on in the business world, and this week, Real Business posted an article regarding employees checking their work e-mails whilst on holiday – which is something an awful lot of people do (65% apparently!) The article read: For small business owners, it can be hard to […]
Read moreReal Business stated this week that if you have a friendly environment, chances are you will have affiliation-driven people in your workforce. Affiliation-driven people are perfect to create a positive and friendly team environment at work. Alongside their power or achievement-driven colleagues, they offer up a unique set of behaviours which can contribute to creating […]
Read moreBiomedical Catalyst 2018 round 2: Primer Award | Open | Deadline 3 October 2018 | UK SMEs can apply for a share of up to £5 million to work alone or with others on solving healthcare challenges in a model system. Overview Biomedical Catalyst supports the development of innovative healthcare products, technologies and processes. These […]
Read moreInterestingly enough, I discovered this week from an article on Business Advice that contrary to popular belief, new research found that the age group most interested in development opportunities at work isn’t Millennials: it was those employees from Generation X (those in their late 30s through to their mid-50s). Through a poll run by Love […]
Read moreProductive and Sustainable Crop and Ruminant Agricultural Systems | Opens 20 August 2018 | Deadline 24 October 2018 | UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £20 million to improve productivity and sustainability across UK crop and ruminant production systems. Overview UK Research and Innovation, through the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, will […]
Read moreBusiness Advice stated in a recent article that ~”recent research suggests that unproductive meetings are costing the UK a staggering £582m a week”. Which had us thinking – if bad meetings are a regular occurrence within your small business, these meetings could be seriously damaging. Nick Pollitt, Managing Director at office furniture supplier DBI Furniture […]
Read moreReal Business published an inspiring article last week which – for us, at least – gives some real food for thought in terms of where your business sits with regards to being ‘green’. Did you know, that the more green a business is, the more beneficial it is to your employees’ health – not to […]
Read moreInnovate UK is part of UK Research and Innovation, the new organisation that will ensure the UK maintains its world leading position in research and innovation. The government has set an ambition for the UK to become the most innovative country in the world, and as part of the modern Industrial Strategy, has committed to […]
Read moreUK business women can apply for one of 8 Women in Innovation Awards: £50,000 funding each and a bespoke package of mentoring, coaching and business support. Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, is looking for women who are rising stars in business innovation. Applicants must be confident, with the support of an […]
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