2016-12-13 12:12
SOUTHAMPTON, with its prime location on the English southern coast, is one of the UK’s busiest ports, with its passenger, freight and cargo traffic directly supporting 1… Read More
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2016-12-12 14:37
I BEGAN this three-part discussion on how to build a successful business by likening a solid company to a three-legged stool. You might remember that we saw only three le… Read More
2016-12-12 11:41
WE ALL know that food wastage is a problem, particularly in a world where people go hungry. FoodCloud offers a solution. Four years ago, co-founder Aoibheann O’Brien was intrigued… Read More
2016-12-12 11:41
WE ALL know that food wastage is a problem, particularly in a world where people go hungry. FoodCloud offers a solution. Four years ago, co-founder Aoibheann O’Brien was intrigued… Read More
2016-12-09 08:30
LORD Sugar called time on Trishna Thakrar after the Gin task on this week’s episode of The Apprentice UK, reducing the field of candidates to the final five.
Image Source: BBC
For m… Read More
2016-12-08 17:00
SHEFFIELD, to quote the newsreel intro to the 1997 movie The Full Monty, is a city on the move. And almost 20 years on, it really is. Sheffield has one of the fastest growing… Read More
2016-12-08 15:15
IF YOU’RE still grappling with how best to post on Instagram to benefit your brand, here’s a newsflash you who may have missed… from the fourth quarter of 2013! … Read More
2016-12-08 13:00
In this increasingly globalised business world, having the ability to fluently communicate in more than one or two languages is a major bonus. The difficulty for entrepreneurs, of course, is… Read More
2016-12-08 12:26
Interior designer Kelly Hoppen was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her services to interior design. As an idea of these services, her influence is best exp… Read More
2016-12-08 09:02
SHEFFIELD is one of the most distinctive regional business capitals in the United Kingdom. Its metropolitan area, with a population of more than 1.5m people, is the third largest reside… Read More
2016-12-07 13:03
TO UNDERSTAND the difference between markup and margin is to accept that the primary language of business is numbers, and it’s a language that business owners must understand. Onl… Read More
2016-12-07 11:05
Sheffield is one of the United Kingdom’s most heavily populated regions, and its historic business power is resurgent once again, with an economy driven by the diversity of services an… Read More
2016-12-07 10:35
WHO among us could honestly claim to not getting a thrill even from a photograph of the Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe. This is a gorgeous addition to the Alfa Romeo line, for which the carmakers have… Read More
2016-12-07 10:30
BRITISH Virgin Islands luxury resorts… the description reads like a byword for luxury through-and-through. The British Virgin Islands, which are located in a volcanic island grou… Read More
2016-12-07 09:59
IT’S the middle of the week, so what better way to mark your professional accomplishments, hitting targets, and the team spirit in the your office by celebrating Workplace We… Read More
2016-12-06 14:13
Stu Conroy was all set for a long career in banking when he finally accepted the wisdom of the inner voice that told him he would not be happy long-term in a job where he was not fully engag… Read More
2016-12-05 11:17
LAST time, I began this three-part exploration of how to build a successful business with an analogy—likening a solid business to a three-legged stool. Three legs g… Read More
2016-12-02 09:09
The stakes are steadily rising in The Apprentice UK and for Sofiane Khelfa and Dillon St Paul on this week’s show, that meant ejection from the 12-week process on the receivi… Read More
2016-12-02 09:02
THE new F Type Jaguar—available in Europe for prices starting from just over €93,000—is hardly geared towards mass market ownership. But the appeal and popularity of th… Read More
2016-12-02 09:00
I read recently an article that questioned the reason to be positive, to have hope, and to be optimistic. I suggest that positive inspiration is not up for question. There are many… Read More
2016-12-02 03:15
Whether you’re a resident of Glasgow and fully familiar with its busy economic and social fabric, or a visitor travelling to the largest city in Scotland for the first time, on busines… Read More
2016-12-02 03:00
Michael Venn launched Crugo as a group-based collaboration tool for business teams, to improve productivity through better communication and collaboration. Crugo is a platform that… Read More
2016-12-01 09:59
TULLIO Orlandi is a young entrepreneur at the head of an independent interior design company, Tullio Orlandi Design, based in Limerick, Ireland. The primary focus for Tullio Orland… Read More
2016-11-30 17:00
WHILE buying a great Christmas present for that special someone in your life can be quite fraught, if the intended recipient is an enthusiast for technology, you are in luck. Christmas 2016… Read More
2016-11-30 09:25
IT’S Workplace Wednesday time once again, and AGENT has a great roundup of work selfies, showing you what your Change AGENT peers have been getting up to in their places of work w… Read More
2016-11-30 09:00
AS WE’VE seen from our overview of its amazing hotels, Glasgow has a long history as one of the British Isles most significant economic hubs. It was at one time one of the busiest… Read More
2016-11-29 14:09
REPRESENTING a business at a global trade exhibition is a major opportunity to grow the company. But first-timers to exhibitions should be aware of the full logistical im… Read More
2016-11-29 11:32
IF YOU have a trip to Yorkshire or Leeds on the cards any time soon, you’ll find accommodation that’s as luxurious as any available in the UK or, indeed, Europe. Partic… Read More
2016-11-28 09:00
KEGAN Schouwenburg, CEO and co-founder of SOLS, has used her entrepreneurial energy to revolutionise the world of orthotics, foot support inserts for the shoes that are custom desi… Read More
2016-11-25 00:56
THE pressure is mounting in The Apprentice UK and in the case of Paul Sullivan, it boiled over this week, with his temperament at least partly responsible for the 38-year-old Chigwell market… Read More
2016-11-24 23:58
BMW is a brand where even the sight of a vehicle pretty much confirms that you are in luxury auto territory. The new BMW 4 Series Coupe is no exception to this general rule. Its appeara… Read More
2016-11-24 23:30
THE PHILIPPINES, the Southeast Asian nation in the Pacific Ocean, has a world-famous capital, Manila, that’s renowned for its beautiful waterfront promenade and centuries old Chin… Read More
2016-11-24 15:59
THE Caribbean is a spectacular region that is made up of the Caribbean Sea, its islands, and the surrounding coasts, southeast of the Gulf of Mexico and the North American mainland… Read More
2016-11-22 10:20
THE largest city in Scotland (and the third largest in the UK), Glasgow is teeming with life, culture, music, architecture and commerce. Economically, it has survived its decline as one of W… Read More
2016-11-21 15:55
WHEN considering how to build a successful business, it’s useful to picture yourself sitting at a wobbly table in a café or a restaurant. If you’ve been unfortunate e… Read More
2016-11-21 13:37
Leeds is something of a sleeper location in the United Kingdom. While not mentioned as frequently as, say, London or Manchester, Leeds is frequently cited as one of the United Kingdom’… Read More
2016-11-18 13:36
DAN Murphy is already something of a household name in Ireland as a founding member of successful Irish folk-rock band Hermitage Green, but Dan is turning his passion and organisat… Read More
2016-11-18 10:17
VIEWERS of The Apprentice UK have become so accustomed to Karthik Nagesan’s ability to talk his way out of a corner that his demise was swift, sudden and brutal. Described by… Read More
2016-11-18 09:45
THE new Chevrolet Impala embodies all that’s best and most reliable about the Chevrolet brand, while subtly upgrading it into a business class comfort vehicle with performanc… Read More
2016-11-18 09:30
THE appropriate choice of necktie for a business professional or entrepreneur should never been underestimated. You’re working in environments where appearance and first impressions ar… Read More
2016-11-18 09:00
BIRMINGHAM’S growth into one of the UK’s most thriving business capitals outside London is well documented. For visitors either touring or doing business in this most centra… Read More
2016-11-17 14:33
BREATHTAKING seems the most appropriate one-word review for the breathtaking new Honda NSX (or “New Sports eXperience” to give the car its full title), which is marketed in… Read More
2016-11-17 12:16
BIRMINGHAM is emerging as one of the United Kingdom’s most desirable places to work and do business in. With a population of 1.1m, Birmingham may have some catching up to do with… Read More
2016-11-16 14:14
“Everything you do, you’ll do better with a good night’s sleep,” says media entrepreneur Arianna Huffington, author of the apps to help you sleep, and author of The S… Read More
2016-11-15 11:16
THE best guided meditation apps are so easily available and user-friendly that it is easy to take them for granted. But some of the world’s most successful leaders and business people… Read More
2016-11-14 10:36
JAKARTA is the massive capital city of the Republic of Indonesia—the economic, cultural and political centre of the state, with a population of approximately 10.1m people. The city has… Read More
2016-11-11 13:08
REBECCA Jeffery became the latest candidate fired from The Apprentice UK, after a catastrophic ‘wires crossed’ fail on the Week 6 task resulted in her being brought fac… Read More
2016-11-11 09:30
THE southern African nation of Mozambique has a lengthy coastline on the Indian Ocean that seems to have been man made for memorable vacations and getaways, such is the splendour of its &hell…Read More
2016-11-11 09:10
WITH its new A8, Audi is going toe to toe with the Mercedes S Class and Range Rover in the luxury car segment. Our Audi A8 review outlines the noteworthy features of a vehicle… Read More
2016-11-11 09:00
FOR those who do not recognise him from his successful appearance on BBC Dragon’s Den in early 2016, Caner Veli is the brains behind Liquiproof, a breakthrough footwear and clothi… Read More
2016-11-10 11:35
TAIPEI is one of the major social and financial hubs of the Chinese-speaking world. The city alone has a population of more than 2.5m, while some 6.9m+ residents live in the greater Taipei-K… Read More
2016-11-09 15:05
REACTION among US entrepreneurs and the global business world to the surprise election of Donald J Trump as the next US President provides a fascinating insight into the profundity… Read More
2016-11-09 09:00
IT’S TIME once again for Workplace Wednesday so join us at AGENT for a peek at what your Change AGENT peers have been getting up to lately in their places of work in India, England, Au… Read More
2016-11-08 14:34
LISBON has an enviable reputation for its cuisine. Due to the sheer scale of its economy and the amount of international business done in the Portugese capital, the hospitality sector in the… Read More
2016-11-08 10:58
WEB Summit 2016 has become a major springboard by which Portugal hopes to reinvent itself as a leading, if not the leading, European tech capital. And while political leaders in the country… Read More
2016-11-07 10:49
MORE than 50,000 people from 165 countries have converged on the Portugese capital of Lisbon for Web Summit 2016, the world’s largest non-trade technology event.
‘Event’ is… Read More
2016-11-04 10:06
THIS week’s edition of The Apprentice UK saw JD O’Brien ejected from the process after he led his team to failure in a crowdfunding task.
From Lord Sugar’s asides… Read More
2016-11-04 09:55
THE new Chevrolet Camaro invokes one of the most enduring symbols of contemporary Americana, the car having first rolled into dealerships in September 1966. The Camaro’s &hell…Read More
2016-11-04 09:25
THE Maldives is a truly amazing tropical nation in the Indian Ocean composed of 26 ring-shaped atolls, which are made up of over 1,000 coral islands. The Maldives is well-know… Read More
2016-11-03 11:26
IF YOU decided to set up a home office in this incredible, sprawling 56,000 square feet dream residence, you would probably never leave. It is the very embodiment of home office inspira… Read More
2016-11-02 09:00
IT’S TIME once again for Workplace Wednesday so join us at AGENT for a peek at what your Change AGENT peers have been getting up to lately in their places of w… Read More
2016-11-01 09:00
BECAUSE they have become so ubiquitous in such a short timeframe, apps have so many benefits and advantages that it is difficult to narrow down their chief advantages. And for small business… Read More
2016-10-28 10:02
A RELATIVELY smooth task on The Apprentice UK this week at high end London department store Liberty was punctuated only by the drama of Aleksandra King unexpectedly announcing her departure… Read More
2016-10-28 08:30
THE Spanish capital of Madrid is a multi-faceted global treasure of a tourism and business destination, with its vibrant culture, teeming population in excess of three million people, rich h… Read More
2016-10-28 08:10
MILAN is one of the most stylish and busiest cities in the world. The Italian city is bursting with character, and home to numerous top-class visitor facilities, including some of… Read More
2016-10-28 08:00
BELFAST is one of the key economic centres on the island of Ireland and a significant business centre for the United Kingdom. The capital city of Northern Ireland is as rich i… Read More
2016-10-27 16:39
NICOLE Dunphy founded the specialty confectionery company Pandora Bell in Limerick in 2009. It was a brave move to take at the time for someone with a degree in English and History of A… Read More
2016-10-27 10:48
IF YOU’RE a jobseeker who has finally secured that long-sought interview, or perhaps an entrepreneur who is having a first-time sit-down with a client whose business you&rsqu&hell…Read More
2016-10-26 11:00
IT’S TIME once again for Workplace Wednesday , but this week with a subtle difference. It’s often said by members of the worldwide networking movement, Business Network… Read More
2016-10-25 14:38
IRISH fitness instructor Leonie Lynch’s reputation for passion and innovation shines through every page of her stunning workout website, www.leonielynch.com.
The newly launched we… Read More
2016-10-25 11:03
SMARTPHONE productivity apps have become so popular—and so widespread—that it can be difficult to narrow down which ones will truly make a difference and help you save time… Read More
2016-10-24 08:04
ONE of the best known cities in North America, and the world, Boston is a thriving US destination that is home to some of the most recognisable brands and names in international business. B… Read More
2016-10-20 23:38
ANOTHER week down, and another candidate bites the dust. The Apprentice UK Week 3 began in sweetness and light on the stage set of Charlie & The Chocolate Factory at the Theatre Royal Dr… Read More
2016-10-20 21:00
THE new Tesla Model S is the dream vehicle for anyone into alternative-fuel cars. The all-electric base model can accelerate from 0-60mph in just over 2.5 seconds, and in… Read More
2016-10-20 20:00
The Bahamas is a tropical haven situated in the western Atlantic Ocean, composed of more than 700 islands and cays that range from uninhabited and deserted, to packed with lux… Read More
2016-10-20 09:53
THE smartphone was a breakthrough not only in telecommunications, but also in business productivity, thanks to the plethora of software apps that soon became available for iPhones and Androi… Read More
2016-10-18 09:34
THE largest city in Oregon state, Portland is one of the most environmentally conscious locations in earth. It is notably walkable, and boasts a large community of cyclists, farm-t… Read More
2016-10-17 09:36
OUR Aston Martin DB11 review highlights the ways in which the iconic grand tourer coupe continues to fly the flag for serious motoring, while underlining the brand’s cachet of&nbs&hell…Read More
2016-10-14 09:29
IN THE end, there were no winners at all, and just one loser, Natalie Hughes, who became the victim of Lord Sugar’s forefinger of doom after a gruelling boardroom post-mortem of The Ap… Read More
2016-10-14 09:00
RAIL travel is one of the most distinctive forms of transport, serving not only as a functional mode of travel, but also, at its best, a link to a bygone age. The humorist A… Read More
2016-10-14 08:00
ASIAN-American musician, author and social activist Simon Tam is best known as the founder of the Asian-American dance-rock band, The Slants, and for his landmark legal challenge—and v… Read More
2016-10-13 08:43
MONTREAL is not just the second largest municipality in Canada—it’s also the world’s second largest primarily French-speaking city after Paris. Historically, the… Read More
2016-10-11 09:05
GETTING back to the healing benefits of the natural landscape is often a priority of those who can choose to work from home in a residence built to specifications that flow from their h… Read More
2016-10-10 08:37
Starting a new job can be such a life-changing event, that it’s easy to forget the simple things… such as what to wear on your first day of work. Obviously, being well-groomed… Read More
2016-10-07 10:28
MICHELLE Niziol was the first casualty of Lord Sugar’s ‘finger of doom’ when The Apprentice UK resumed on BBC One this week.
The 35-year-old property magnate’s f… Read More
2016-10-07 09:30
THE Spanish capital of Catalonia has a reputation for some of the most unique cuisine—and some of the most incredible chefs—anywhere in the world. But this is a city where t… Read More
2016-10-07 09:00
LONDON-born actor, director, writer and comedian David Schneider made his reputation on some of the most successful English TV comedy shows, such as The Day Today, Knowin… Read More
2016-10-06 09:59
HELEN Marsden and Alun Hindle, respectively the CCO and CEO of MediChecks, are one of the more unusual entrepreneurial pairings to have featured on AGENT, in that they’re a l… Read More
2016-10-05 08:03
IT’S TIME once again for Workplace Wednesday so join us at AGENT and have a peek at what your Change AGENT peers have been getting up to lately in their places of w… Read More
2016-10-04 10:12
POLAND boasts the largest economy in Central Europe, and indeed, was the only EU economy to avoid recession in the global downturn of 2006-2009. The largest cog in Poland’s economic ma… Read More
2016-10-03 09:50
THE Apprentice UK returns for its 12th series this Thursday October 6th on BBC One, with 18 brand new candidates having come forward to do battle for the ultimate prize of Lord Sug… Read More
2016-09-30 12:59
UNION & Fifth is one of the more unusual high end designer fashion companies, in that it is not for profit. The company’s founder and president, Christena Reinhard openly… Read More
2016-09-30 11:30
WITH a population of almost 53m, South Africa is one of the largest countries not only in Africa, but also the world. It is also a veritable pleasure ground for those from elsewhere in the w… Read More
2016-09-30 11:00
BUSINESS meetings are for establishing connections and to make an impression on others in your work industry. There are several aspects to look into in order to meet your potential. One… Read More
2016-09-29 09:59
The new Jaguar XJ is a stunning motoring creation. It has always been a popular car with professionals, and this latest model is sure not to disappoint, with its sporty yet robust profe… Read More
2016-09-28 08:14
IT’S TIME once again for Workplace Wednesday so join us at AGENT for a look at what your Change AGENT peers have been up to in their places of work in Australia, England… Read More
2016-09-27 09:36
KNOWN as ‘The Magic City’ the seaport city of Miami in southeast Florida is a major global centre of finance, culture and trade, with an iconic reputation stemming from its use a… Read More
2016-09-26 10:08
MUNICH, the capital of Bavaria and the third largest city in Germany, regularly tops ‘quality of life’ pools, making it one of the world’s best cities to live in. With… Read More
2016-09-23 10:30
THE multi-millionaire US fashion designer Tom Ford would be reckoned to be one of the ultimate in inspirational homes visionaries, and his property in New Mexico certainly fit… Read More
2016-09-23 10:15
THE Seychelles Islands collectively form one of the world’s beauty spots. Think ‘Seychelles’ for immediate association with beautiful marine life, unspoilt nature and an un… Read More
