Trade-Intel

Finding good software developers is challenging for businesses but can be especially difficult for smaller firms. It’s important to understand what you’re looking for in a developer and know where to find them. Here are some tips. The role of a software developer A software developer is responsible for developing …

Have you spent more money dining out / filling up with petrol / on home refurbs / on your preferred streaming service than you did a few months ago? You are not alone. Prices are going up across the board, and every consumer feels the pain.  What was referred to …

Aspiring entrepreneurs often think the hard part is having a great idea. But, in reality, there’s so much more to being an entrepreneur than that. In order to be successful, you need to be able to execute your vision, build a strong team and create a company culture that supports …

Questions around productivity come up whenever the topic of remote working is brought up, the suspicion being that remote workers might be too distracted or too lax to keep themselves on track.While this isn’t borne out by research, business owners and managers believe this may be true. Many have little …

Are you aware of your own biases? Chances are, you have some unconscious bias toward certain people or groups without realising it. This can lead to discrimination in the workplace, which is not only unfair but can also be damaging to businesses. If you want to create a more inclusive …

Team creativity is highly valued by every organisation. But what makes a team creative, and what steps can you follow to encourage this?  Importance of team creativity There are many reasons why team creativity is essential. For one, it can help to solve problems more effectively. When multiple people work …

People have been speculating about the future of work for many years. Now that that future seems to have arrived, employees have more say about it than ever.  The future of work for workers The pandemic and its many restrictions have exposed employees to a range of flexible work setups. …

Work was traditionally an eight-hour affair, conducted on weekdays and on fixed schedules with the odd break. For as long as we can remember, employees reported to a single workplace.  The great disruption brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic engendered a certain realisation among the general working populace: that work …

Every business is always looking for ways to increase profits. Research suggests that those firms where top echelons are still male-dominated may want to expedite their gender-equality goals. Here’s why.Recent Harvard Business Review research has found that businesses with more women in senior management perform better than those with fewer …

There are a number of reasons why people will want to buy an existing business instead of starting one from scratch. For one, it gives them instant access to the purchased company’s resources, key staff and equipment. Another common reason is that it grants them quick access to a new …