2016-09-23 10:00
ENGLISH singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran is a textbook example of the success that can come by following your own path, whether in music or whatever line you pursue. But while many st… Read More
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2016-09-22 08:35
IF YOU have been invited to sit for a job interview via Skype, do not for one second disregard the fundamental requirements of the classic, traditional interview. The question of what to wea… Read More
2016-09-21 08:28
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 the UK and th… Read More
2016-09-20 10:58
AS GERMANY’S second largest city—and the eighth largest metropolis in the entire European Union—Hamburg’s business significance should be clear. In fact, Hamburg has… Read More
2016-09-19 08:28
ONE of the major financial and business cities in Europe, Italy and the world—its GDP of almost €250bn puts it on a par with the economy of Austria—Milan has an extraordinar… Read More
2016-09-16 16:53
GOING on safari is something that everyone should see and experience at least once in a lifetime. The unpredictability of safari makes it intriguing, and experiencin… Read More
2016-09-16 16:33
THE best advice for early stage startups and SMEs is to keep operations lean and outgoings to a minimum. These essential gadgets for small businesses, are handy, mostly low-cost solutions th… Read More
2016-09-16 09:33
SAN Diego is probably most renowned internationally as a tourism destination, and for its many miles of white-sand beaches, incredible weather and fun attractions to suit all ages… Read More
2016-09-15 13:18
FIRST impressions are crucial, and there will be occasions—and a job interview is one of them—that someone can form a decisive opinion of you based on appearance alone. For… Read More
2016-09-13 15:16
IF WE were to stick to the headline Selena Gomez news, the female celebrity would simply be remembered as one of her generation’s most popular female stars of television, music an… Read More
2016-09-13 11:13
OUR Dodge Viper review hails the 2016 SRT model as a car that’s both all-American and universally appealing, with lines and design attention to detail that really make it a stando… Read More
2016-09-12 13:39
SEATTLE is known worldwide for a range of inspiring cultural icons and landmarks. It’s the home of iconic TV series Frasier, and of the Space Needle monument; and is a cultural&nb&hell…Read More
2016-09-09 15:23
APPROXIMATELY 3.7m people live in Cape Town, making it South Africa’s second most-populated city. But there is nothing ‘second best’ about the sheer quality of th… Read More
2016-09-09 14:19
LOCATED on the edge of wilderness in Lapland, the stunning Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is only a short walk from the Urho Kekkonen National Park, Finland’s largest national park… Read More
2016-09-09 13:30
THE new Cadillac CTS ticks the box for busy entrepreneurs, who will welcome its adaptability to personal motoring as well as business image credentials. The Cadillac CTS is the embodime… Read More
2016-09-07 15:30
WHERE to eat in Berlin? It’s an obvious question, whether for the numerous business visitors to the city or the hordes of tourists coming to and going from the German capital on a… Read More
2016-09-07 10:55
THE 8m population of Peruvian capital Lima alone pins it to the map as a destination of significance. This South American metropolis also has one of the world’s fastest growi… Read More
2016-09-06 15:30
AS THE home to the headquarters of Thailand’s major financial institutions, and boasting an enormous economic output of close to $100bn (almost a third of the country’s GDP), Ban… Read More
2016-09-06 13:00
ATLANTA is one of the most distinctive of modern day state capitals in the US. Although geographically part of the South, Atlanta has a multi-ethic, cosmopolitan populati… Read More
2016-09-06 10:38
THE busy life of an entrepreneur sometimes seems at odds with the balanced and healthy lifestyle that’s supposed to keep us super productive. Meetings and unforeseen problems… Read More
2016-09-05 12:48
ONE of the world’s most incredible vacation destinations, Miami has a business profile that is altogether the equal of the style and class for which it is renowned among… Read More
2016-09-05 11:28
SOME of the workplaces in the Russian city of St Petersburg are among the most amazing to be found anywhere on the planet, ranging from characteristically and globally recognisable layo… Read More
2016-09-02 14:48
A STUNNING luxury resort on Hamilton Island, the largest inhabited island of the Whitsundays in Queensland, Australia, Qualia is a secluded area of luxurious pe… Read More
2016-09-02 13:30
THOUSANDS of technology startup entrepreneurs will converge on Brooklyn this winter to network with one another, and to gain valuable insights from some of the most remarkable high-achievers… Read More
2016-09-02 13:05
NICKY Hoyland and Chris Keeling were both employed at the leading British digital communications EE when they realised that their passion for addressing technical problems could be… Read More
2016-09-02 13:03
IN TERMS of dream home inspiration, you could hardly do finer than considering the major Texan city of Dallas, the base of some of the leading architectural firms in the US. As our list of 6… Read More
2016-09-02 13:01
BUENOS Aires is one of the most fascinating cities in the world, with its colourful and exotic atmosphere creating a memorable destination for visitors, whether coming to the city for b… Read More
2016-09-02 12:52
JAGUAR’S XF Series is among the finest examples of business car that money can buy, according to numerous Jaguar XF reviews and notices. The following details the various distinctive p… Read More
2016-09-01 12:54
THE city state of Singapore is a huge, densely populated business hub, and home to a large number of millionaires. Many of these wealthy entrepreneurs work from home… Read More
2016-09-01 10:52
THE neon buzz of Las Vegas will be the vibrantly colourful backdrop for this year’s AIGA Design Conference. As one of the longest established, and largest, networking events for d… Read More
2016-08-31 15:01
MILEY Cyrus may court controversy, but the high volume of Miley Cyrus news and headlines not only cements her status as one of the planet’s wealthiest showbusiness entertaine… Read More
2016-08-31 10:09
AS THE site of amazing modernista architecture such as Antoni Gaudí’s world famous Sagrada Família, as well as incredible buildings by Puíg I Cadafa… Read More
2016-08-30 13:50
THE business startup story of the Pip and Nut all-natural nut butter mastermind Pip Murray, is among the most inspiring we’ve encountered in AGENT. The narrative ha… Read More
2016-08-30 10:50
WILL Smith is most famed for his musical and acting talent, and being part of one of the world’s most influential families (with wife Jada Pinkett Smith, their children… Read More
2016-08-29 16:00
ONE of the major financial capitals of the world, Berlin is also known for its exemplary architecture and high standards in design. The city also has a host of amazing tourism amenities with… Read More
2016-08-29 14:18
WASHINGTON DC is a formidably symbolic seat of world power, as the base of the White House and the Capitol Building. But the architectural splendour of the district does not stop with t… Read More
2016-08-29 10:14
THE Audi A5 series is known for its sleek design and robust performance and reliability, and the carmaker’s latest A5 Coupe continues the tradition. Our Audi A5 Coupe review outli… Read More
2016-08-26 12:51
TO DESCRIBE the billionaire superyacht Black Swan as the ultimate in ocean-going class and style hardly does this justice to this incredible dreamboat concept by designer Timur Boz… Read More
2016-08-24 13:00
UK-based startup FanFinders is a performance marketing company that’s ushering in a new way of generating leads. Determined to tackle the problem of how brands can engage markets witho… Read More
2016-08-23 16:00
CARS are a fantastic way to add that sometimes-needed kick to the aesthetics of a music video. Cars have an almost universal popular appeal, and luxury and sports cars in particular are used… Read More
2016-08-23 15:08
DIEDinHouse.com solves a significant problem, both for household property owners and tenants in the United States. Roy Condrey, founder, DiedInHouse.com, set up the business as a databa… Read More
2016-08-23 10:44
1. Great Ocean Road, Australia
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GUESTS on this trip are advised to take it all in slowly, appreciating all it has to offer, as The Great Ocean Road is know… Read More
2016-08-22 16:54
TAYLOR Swift is one of the brightest stars in the galaxy of showbiz, having achieved colossal record sales and amassed a multi-million-follower social media community. But the 26-year-old US… Read More
2016-08-22 14:45
THE city state of Singapore is a global business hub. It’s the second most densely populated sovereign country in the world, and boasts the planet’s highest p… Read More
2016-08-22 13:02
MILAN is renowned worldwide as a capital of sophistication and style, thanks to its high end fashion, its bustling commerce and palpable sense of history and culture. It is also an &hell…Read More
2016-08-21 08:00
What is the Cusp Conference 2016?
THE Cusp Conference is an annual gathering of thinkers, innovators, creators, visionaries and explorers from the arts, sciences, technology… Read More
2016-08-20 08:00
“I have the secret to balance. I have it. Do you want to hear it?”
DR IVAN Misner, founder of Business Network International has written or co-authored a huge catalogue… Read More
2016-08-19 14:57
IRISH barbering legend, Johnny ‘The BaBa’ Shanahan, is at the helm of one of the UK’s fastest growing new businesses, the men’s barbering chain BarberB… Read More
2016-08-19 11:18
CAPITAL of one of the world’s most influential countries, Tokyo has a thriving economy, and is a place where ancient culture and traditional customs co-exist with t… Read More
2016-08-19 09:45
COMFORT for the seasoned business air traveller does not start at the plane—it begins in pre-flight. The airport lounge facilities are particularly important to&nbs&hell…Read More
2016-08-18 16:39
SOUTH Africa is one of the most desirable countries on the planet. A hugely popular tourist destination, it’s regarded also as one of the most amazing places to live on… Read More
2016-08-18 14:12
ALTHOUGH not all men have embraced the recent increase in male grooming products, sunscreen is one product that shouldn’t be seen as optional. Those with pale skin should rea… Read More
2016-08-18 11:44
ENCOMPASSING no fewer than 23 countries, the immense geographic expanse of North America is a veritable dreamscape for a driving holiday, encompassing territory and scenery of breathta… Read More
2016-08-17 16:32
INSPIRE is an annual entrepreneurial celebration hosted by Small Business BC, one of the premier organisations and resources for small to medium-size businesses in the Canadian province of B… Read More
2016-08-17 11:11
THE US state capital of Massachusetts, Boston, is renowned worldwide for its beautity, civic amenities and visitor attractions. It is also a highly functional metropolis that is high on the… Read More
2016-08-17 08:00
LET’S mark another Workplace Wednesday, with a look this time at what your fellow Change AGENTS have been up to in their places of work in Pakistan, South Africa, Switze… Read More
2016-08-16 16:27
HERE’s a couple of minutes of fun, courtesy of stop-motion animator PES, which is not only a retro-gamers treat, but also will be loved by those who remember the sights and sounds… Read More
2016-08-16 14:01
FOR a destination embodying such high standards and class as Singapore, with its thriving economy and a population that boasts an incredibly high number of millionaires, it will co… Read More
2016-08-16 12:21
ONE of the most famous modern celebrities, Lady Gaga’s altruism and actions away from the spotlight truly capture the hearts of fans. The humanitarian impulses of this m… Read More
2016-08-15 14:40
IN AN ERA when so much communication is computer-mediated, one wonders whether Misner, 30 years on from establishing Business Network International (BNI), feels any particular challenge to h… Read More
2016-08-15 11:13
VIRGIN Media ’s Usain Bolt #BeTheFastest fibre-optic broadband promo channels the world record-breaking sprinting feats of Usain Bolt, structuring the broadband commerci… Read More
2016-08-15 10:25
GRAVITY Payments is a credit-card processing and financial services company founded in February 2004 by brothers Lucas and Dan Price. The operation is headquartered in Seattle, Was… Read More
2016-08-15 09:29
THE Bogotá home base of Colombia’s largest interior design and construction firm, Arquitectura e Interiores, makes it all but inevitable that the office designs and layouts thro… Read More
2016-08-12 16:28
WHEN it comes to cuisine, Los Angeles is a veritable melting pot of culinary traditions and restaurant architect. This is unsurprising, given its status as a world capital of the entertainme… Read More
2016-08-09 16:11
DAVID Beckham’s soccer skills require no introduction thanks to his feats at Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan, Paris Saint Germain and LA Galaxy, and since his m… Read More
2016-08-09 13:33
In Part 1 of our interview special feature on Dr Ivan Misner, the Business Network International founder discussed the early years of BNI and his belief that networking is not necessari… Read More
2016-08-09 09:55
BANGKOK is home to such extraordinary landmarks as The Grand Palace and The Golden Buddha, and also boasts extremely vibrant nightlife and culture. As a key Asian and global business ca… Read More
2016-08-08 15:41
GLOBALLY renowned business consultant and Business Network International BNI founder Dr Ivan Misner, who is frequently dubbed ‘the father of modern networking’ (&l&hell…Read More
2016-08-08 08:15
AS ONE of the most exciting, multicultural cities in the world, Amsterdam has a lot to offer, including some amazing office design. The city that’s full of canals also seems… Read More
2016-08-07 08:15
THE golfing great Jack Nicklaus once said: “Ask yourself how many shots you would have saved if you never lost your temper, never got down on yourself, always developed a strategy befo… Read More
2016-08-06 08:15
SET IN the cut-throat world of New York’s elite law firms, Suits provides an inside look at the glamour and drama of one of today’s most prestigious industries.
Although the ever… Read More
2016-08-05 08:00
WITH an increasing amount of business done by entrepreneurs and managers on the road, and a swelling in numbers of those working from home for all or some of the week, it’s b… Read More
2016-08-04 13:00
FOUNDED in 2013 by Oliver Bridge, Cornerstone is a retailer and deliverer of razor blades and shaving supplies for men.
Inspired by everything from his aversion to skin rashes from shaving t… Read More
2016-08-04 08:15
1. TED Talks
THE TED Talks mission statement ticks all the boxes here at AGENT HQ. It’s “a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talk… Read More
2016-08-03 08:15
1. Be Positive
PAINTER Vincent Van Gogh once reportedly said: “If you hear a voice within you say, ‘you cannot paint’, then by all means paint, and that voice will be silen… Read More
2016-08-02 13:00
ORMSBY Street was founded in 2014 by Martin Campbell, Robert Drury, Stuart Dawson and Eamon O’Dwyer, aiming to help small businesses make big decisions through data and insight.
The co… Read More
2016-08-02 08:15
MOTIVATION and inspiration are crucial, not just for entrepreneurs and leaders, but for us all. During the tough economic times of the past decade, both of the terms have become gold-star ke… Read More
2016-08-01 08:15
FIRST of all, if you are not accustomed to collaboration, true teamwork and admitting that you are not always right, do not panic. No-one, most of all the experts who understand this field b… Read More
2016-07-31 08:15
1. PC4Men Daytime Protect SPF 30
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THE BEST thing you can do for your skin in the long-term is to start wearing SPF now. Winter or summer… Read More
2016-07-30 08:15
IT IS difficult to consider how businesses functioned prior to the advent of the internet. Social media, electronic mail, and a host of apps that can be customised to your every need, have t… Read More
2016-07-29 08:15
1. Google Drive
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ALTHOUGH it may seem obvious to some, Google Drive is a great tool for unpredictable startup life. It enables you to access your files on the web… Read More
2016-07-28 13:00
FOUNDED by Tom Craig and Aaron Dicks in November 2012, Impression is an award-winning team of digital marketing and SEO experts who are passionate about doing the best they can to push new t… Read More
2016-07-28 08:15
AS WITH all job interviews, the best way to deal with the telephone variety is practice and preparation.
In the same way that you shine in a traditional interview, what gets you noticed by h… Read More
2016-07-27 08:15
1. Navy Suit
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THERE’S nothing as sharp as a slim navy suit. It’s more stylish than the typical black, and can be worn with a wide variety of shoe, shirt… Read More
2016-07-26 13:00
FOUNDED in London in 2010 by Rafe Offer, Rocky Start and Dave Alexander, Sofar Sounds aims to bring back the magic to live music, in the age of eroded attention spans and social med… Read More
2016-07-26 08:15
THE once dire prediction that 80 to 90 percent of startups fail within five years, was either always a myth or it no longer applies. Either way, the US Bureau of Labor Statist… Read More
2016-07-25 08:00
1. LinkedIn, New York
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LINKEDIN’S New York office has the advantage of an incredible location, as it’s situated in t… Read More
2016-07-22 12:34
THERE are many other ways to measure the excellence of a car, but its top speed is one of the most exciting indicators. Our list of the world’s ten fastest cars may not be scienti… Read More
2016-07-21 16:09
JUST over two years ago, JUN Hasegawa and his team were crestfallen. Omise, their planned e-commerce platform for Thailand had hit a snag—there was no decent payment gat… Read More
2016-07-21 15:54
SAN Francisco enjoys a world-famous familiarity through its use as a location for some of the most famous movies in cinema history, such as Vertigo and Bullitt. Tourism is one of the mo… Read More
2016-07-21 14:52
What is South Summit?
FOUNDED in 2012 by Maria Benjumea, the aim of South Summit is to gather the greatest innovators from Southern Europe and South America and connect them with t… Read More
2016-07-21 13:05
MOSCOW is best known for its history, distinctive skyline and its formidable economic status. But dotted throughout the Russian capital, and in the countryside surrounding it, are also some… Read More
2016-07-20 23:48
IN 2016, it would be extremely difficult to find someone who has never heard of Beyoncé. Her social media following alone is a mind-boggling 167.8m people (composed of 10.1m… Read More
2016-07-20 14:55
What is Small Business Expo?
SMALL Business Expo is one of the most widely anticipated business networking events of the year. It provides learning opportunities in products and&nb&hell…Read More
2016-07-20 13:23
AS THE capital of South Korea, Seoul has a vibrant tourism sector and a busy economy, guaranteeing huge numbers of visitors each year for business and pleasure.
With such a massive turn… Read More
2016-07-20 10:20
HAVING worked for three decades in higher education, Rachel Fletcher and Natalie Letcher launched UniQuest in October 2013 to help universities manage the ever evolving demands of home… Read More
2016-07-19 16:05
THE Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise has moulded the childhoods of many, whether you read the comics and watched the cartoon of the 1980s, the movies of the 1990s, or th… Read More
2016-07-19 14:10
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TWO artists have come up with a novel solution to address problems with posture and lethargy that compromise the wellbeing of desk-bound workaholics. Not on… Read More
2016-07-19 13:22
THE Airbnb bug can bite some people hard. Such was the case with Nakul Sharma and his wife Deepti, who became hooked on the service during their travels in Europe and India during 2012.
The… Read More
2016-07-19 09:40
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VIDEO special effects masters and YouTube legends, CorridorDigital, have gone viral with their homage to the popular web series, Red vs Blue, by recreating the o… Read More
