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Otto Car CEO: ‘Cultural shifts’ are business opportunities

Otto Car CEO: ‘Cultural shifts’ are business opportunities

The auto industry entrepreneur believes smart pivots can be the start button to fire up business success

How to prepare for any negotiation

How to prepare for any negotiation

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Hilton EMEA President: ‘Our customers are diverse, so too is our team’

Hilton EMEA President: ‘Our customers are diverse, so too is our team’

The hotel executive believes the hospitality industry needs to be proactive in hiring to reflect society

Sir John Hegarty: See AI as a partner, not a tool

Sir John Hegarty: See AI as a partner, not a tool

The legendary ad exec believes leaders should collaborate with the technology, rather than use it as a tool

International expansion: How to take your business into new markets

International expansion: How to take your business into new markets

Entering new markets drives growth but can trip up the unwary. Here’s everything you need to know before you start

Ask Richard: International expansion

Ask Richard: International expansion

Richard Harpin, the founder of HomeServe and Growth Partner and owner of Business Leader, answers your burning business questions

The Yoda of the business world

The Yoda of the business world

A members-only trip to a billion-pound business revealed a successful founder who had an extraordinary knowledge of his staff

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Apprentice stars: What Lord Sugar taught us

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Female business leaders and the confidence conundrum

Women in business face a confidence paradox, where they are perceived as either lacking confidence or overdoing it, never fitting the typical leader's mould

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7 reasons why workplace equity audits can be game-changing for SMEs

Equity audits can be a cost effective way to ensure legal compliance, boost employee engagement, enhance reputation, attract top talent and increase productivity

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To be or not to B Corp

With over 2,000 UK businesses now B Corps, its become an ethical status symbol known. However, some critics question its broader impact.

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Hilton EMEA President: ‘Our customers are diverse, so too is our team’

Hilton EMEA President: ‘Our customers are diverse, so too is our team’

The hotel executive believes the hospitality industry needs to be proactive in hiring to reflect society

Is your company mission up to scratch?

Is your company mission up to scratch?

A clear and inspiring vision is key to motivating a team, driving growth and turning bold goals into lasting impact

How to master the art of meaningful networking

How to master the art of meaningful networking

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How AI can help businesses hire better

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Can Serie A regain its position as the top football league in the world?

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How do you start again after losing your business?

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Ask Richard: International expansion

Ask Richard: International expansion

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Cycling and purpose: The entrepreneur who rides his way to business growth

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Inside the turnaround of Marks & Spencer

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Cracking the US market: How to expand your UK business

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Why local talent is the secret to global business success

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