Trade-Intel

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 …

A recent study has found that employees often mirror the abusive behaviour of their managers. The study, conducted by scientists from Anglia Ruskin University, found that bad behaviour from those in positions of power can encourage similar behaviour among lower-ranking staff members. This creates a workplace atmosphere rife with insecurity …

LinkedIn is the undisputed king of B2B social media platforms. With over 500 million users, it’s larger than any other platform. And its users are active and engaged: as many as 85% of LinkedIn members say they use the site daily. That makes it the perfect place to reach business …

Spoiler alert: this piece is not about micro-managing your staff, or being over-controlling due to a lack of trust. On the contrary, we’re suggesting that monitoring your remote workers is necessary to protect your firm from prevalent cybercrimes.  In the United States alone, companies lose about half a million dollars …

If you have stayed in a large chain hotel lately, you may well have received friendly WhatsApp or SMS messages from hotel staff. It’s always nice to get recommendations for things to do in the area from people familiar with it.Some hospitality groups have been experimenting with using chatbots to …

With life getting back to normal for the majority of us, what does the future hold for remote work? Will companies start to prohibit employees from working remotely? Or will they invest in tools to help them stay connected? Work-from-home vs. work-from-office  There has been much discussion about whether workers …

Inflation is a hot topic in a time of rising prices and decreasing currency values. There are many things that we’d associate with inflation, but here’s one that will probably surprise you: lipstick. So how does this little piece of cosmetic material relate to prices and currencies?  The Lipstick Index …

You’ve heard it before: You shouldn’t let perfection get in the way of progress. But you also want to excel at work, and perfection may seem like the best pathway for career growth. But perfection can be a barrier to getting ahead – in some surprising ways.  What is a …

Technology can play a huge role in improving the productivity of a startup. Using the right tools can make your business run smoother and faster, which can help you get ahead of the competition. Here are some of the most effective technologies for improving startup productivity. Technology’s role in the …

When you have achieved so much in life and mastered the skills you need to excel, it’s tempting to think you’re good on your own. This may be the case when you’ve become an expert in your field or, perhaps, when you’ve found your way to the upper echelons of …