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Failure to pivot - The fall of Paperchase
What were the three crucial decisions that caused one of the most successful High Street brands to fall into administr...
Business data analysis case study – Finding gold in data
This true-life business data analysis case study tells the story of how a young graduate engineer generated a six-figu...
How to start a business in the UK
Starting a new business is both an exciting and frightening challenge. It's quite fascinating to discover that a ...
Sustainability strategy for businesses in the West Midlands
Research indicates that businesses that place a strong emphasis on sustainability not only make a positive impact on th...
4 key elements to build into your marketing strategy
As someone working in a business, we are sure you’ll agree that customers’ needs have changed post-pandemic, and so hav...
How to avoid a social media fails and common mistakes
Over the last decade, social media has become almost ingrained in our day-to-day lives.
3 tips on how to make your business stand out
Many business owners find themselves asking what makes their company different from their competitors. To help, two su...
6 steps to accelerate your digital transformation strategy
In a world where change is the only constant, enterprises must not only adapt but thrive amidst digital disruption. ...
Build Smart Homes and Playing the Climate Game
Building SMART homes will be essential to meet the UK 2050 Net Zero Target.
Getting your job description right for today's talent
Picture your job description as the initial dialogue you engage in with prospective employees - a dialogue that has the...
How to future-proof your customer experience
It is worth noting that a significant majority, specifically 86% of buyers, have expressed their willingness to pay a ...
How to prepare for digital innovation
With exciting new technologies available to most businesses, the very idea of innovation is only hindered by how fast b...
Four reasons why you are not achieving your personal development goals
Feel like you’re not reaching your full potential? Craig Jackson, Professor of Occupational Health Psychology at Birmin...
Transforming the landscape for business
When it comes to businesses in the West Midlands, many would not think of themselves as an integral part of the landsca...
How to write business award submissions that win
Regardless of your level of experience, our insights will provide you with the strategies necessary to create a compell...
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