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Celebrity Endorsement – The Pros and Cons

Appropriate celebrity branding can reap huge rewards for any company, but this marketing strategy is not without risks....

The critical role of business leaders in shaping university curriculum

As the job market rapidly evolves, it's crucial for university programs to stay aligned with industry demands. This art...

5 essential steps to business strategy formulation

We outline the five essential steps to consider when formulating your business strategy to give you the foundations to ...

Getting Started With Artificial Intelligence

It's clear that Artificial Intelligence (A.I) is here to stay, but what does that mean for you and your company? In thi...

‘Short Course’ training: value-for-money upskilling for business

We look at how the ‘Short Course’ model has become the go-to skills acquisition mechanism both for individuals wishing ...

KTPs lead the way in business and academic collaboration

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) lead the way in business and academic collaboration. In this article we explore ...

How To Drive Employee Engagement To Improve Productivity

As a manager, have you ever thought how employee engagement can boost productivity? We list six steps you can take to b...

Employee generated content – is it right for you?

As businesses look at different ways they can engage their audiences, we look at the rising trend of Employee Generated...

The value of setting up a business partnership

While some businesses achieve success independently, utilising strategic partnerships can make this more likely through...

Why Ego is Bad For Good Leadership

There is much to be said about Gareth Southgate’s leadership of the England football team, and having a big ego isn’t p...

How your business can benefit from sport

With the Invictus games heading to Birmingham in 2027 and the Olympics underway, we investigate the economic impact spo...

Meeting the challenge of recruitment in a cooling job market

In this blog we discuss the current landscape in the job market and what this means for you and your business.

Punctuality at work – Is being on time so last decade?

Is punctuality no longer required by business? In this article we explore the new generation of talent’s job expectatio...

Autumn is the time to learn a new skill

Short Courses are a smart investment in your future and Autumn is the ideal season to start. We look at some of the rea...

Birmingham Royal Ballet embraces tech to reach new audiences

In this blog we highlight the Birmingham Royal Ballet's journey to investing in new technologies, and the lessons your ...