What does it take for an employer to attract talent? Ask yourself what you would consider most appealing, were you to start hunting for another position right now. Would it be bonuses? The opportunity to purchase more holidays?Free breakfasts and games? We could increase this list ad finitum – but the answer to the question…

If you’re considering venturing into commercial property investment, there are certain factors to consider. With the general election over and Brexit underway, the British economy is starting to feel more certain and secure for those contemplating a new business. Recent changes to tax laws and stamp duty have made residential property investment less attractive than…

Before consumers literally had information available at their fingertips 24 hours a day, it was enough for salespeople hoping to close a deal to provide them with the main features and benefits of the product they were considering buying. That is no longer the case. In today’s hyper-competitive business landscape, customers expect transparency, round-the-clock availability,…

It’s widely accepted that customer experience (CX) can make or break a business. In fact, as many as ​84% of customers​ say the experience a business creates is as important as the product or service they provide. A great customer experience creates advocates, whereas a poor experience creates detractors and word of mouth is still…

Although the 21st century has seen a major trend towards automation across all industry areas, it has become very clear that automation generally works best under human supervision. This is particularly true of security. Monitoring devices on their own will do precisely nothing to deter criminals because monitoring devices on their own cannot take action.…

According to UK university research, the academic year starting 2016 saw an increase of 2,316,476 students studying in higher education. This illustrates changing attitudes and needs towards higher education. What was somewhat of a niche market in the past, higher education has become much more popular, with the numbers of undergraduates and postgraduates climbing rapidly.…

Since passage of the Farm Bill of 2018 which legalized the production of hemp, entrepreneurs, innovators and established CPG companies have been quick to jump on what is already turning out to be the next “boom” industry. The landmark bill formally removed hemp from the Controlled Substances Act, which had until now, made no differentiation…

Way back in 2011, a Nescafé coffee machine was featured on an episode of ITV’s This Morning. This may seem insignificant, however the inclusion of this went beyond Eamonn Holmes simply being able to drink flat white coffees. This moment was the first ever introduction of product placement on British television. A ban had been…

Offshore oil rigs are a dangerous place to work, with 79 incidents leading to 92 fatalities between 2015 and 2016. The most dangerous area of all is the red zone, or the area where metal drill pipe is connected and lowered into the ocean. The red zone is where the oil rig drills into the…

Statistics show that one third of people who work in the catering industry do it because they’re passionate about food. But, what makes this industry an attractive one to work in and what is recruitment currently like in the sector? We’ve teamed up with the Hog’s Head Inn, a modern country pub in Alnwick, to…