Trade-Intel

Business travel … remember that? When you met potential partners or clients or simply represented your company in trade shows and conferences, networking, generating word of mouth and expanding your business in the process?  While pandemic-related travel restrictions have all but disappeared in recent months and recreational travel has seen …

Many of us have been leading lonelier, more secluded lives of late. As more areas of our existence are digitised, prospects for regular social engagement have decreased, and the pandemic only accelerated this trend. Increasing employee engagement, and recruiting and retaining talent requires creating a sense of community within a …

Failure is a natural – often necessary – predicament at any start-up, as not all ideas work from the off. Some of the most famous and successful entrepreneurs have had their fair share of missteps before finally getting it right. In fact, 90% of all start-ups fail according to research.  …

The phrase “silent quitting” has started to surface across professional networking sites. It describes a situation in which a staffer subtly distances themselves from their role, tuning out rather than resigning and serving out their notice. These individuals have opted to continue in their position while relinquishing the extra stress …

Making staff redundant can be a tough process, but it’s important to do what’s best for your business. This guide will help you through the process, from deciding who to make redundant to ensuring that you comply with all the relevant laws and regulations. What is staff redundancy? A redundancy …

Remote work is an ideal setup for many people working eight hours a day, five days a week. It helps them accomplish tasks that they are paid to do without going beyond the four corners of the home office. However, remote work, like all good things, has its downsides. As …

Augmented Reality, also known as AR, has long been considered the next big thing in tech. AR allows digital images and information to be represented on physical surfaces. In other words, it’s a technologically enhanced version of the actual world, obtained using digital visual elements, sound, other sensory stimuli and …

Poaching employees from other organisations is often considered a faux pas, and it is a practice that used to be strongly frowned upon. However, in an era where skilled employees are scarce and in high demand, this approach has become more common. Indeed, in a recent Skynova survey, about 74% …

Leading a team can sometimes be overwhelming, especially if you’re new to people management. But even for seasoned leaders leading a new team is always challenging, as you must identify each member’s character, strengths and weaknesses. Where to start? Live and breathe goals Leading a team without team goals is …

Every potential consumer has almost limitless possibilities at their fingertips in an age of international commerce and quick-fire digital communication.Providing a more-remarkable-than-the-norm client experience is crucial for salespeople, and one of the most effective ways to achieve this is by developing a customised sales strategy. Why is a personalised sales …