Strategy

Business leaders: The new progressives

CSR / 27 January 2012

It used to be thought that ruthlessness maximises profit. But in the wake of the recession, Neela Bettridge – executive coach and author of the sustainability blog, Radical Shift – says a different kind of business leader is now needed

Enterprise Q&A: Lee Friend, Fashot.com

Enterprise / 19 January 2012

Photographer Lee Friend founded Fashot.com in 1995. Now he works with high profile clients including House of Fraser, Vivienne Westwood, TK Max and New Look. Helen Mayson asks how

Business failure: Survivor investing

Enterprise / 17 January 2012

Unwise investment schemes can survive and even thrive on a supply of foolish investors, says Tim Phillips. But when that supply runs out, it can bring down whole companies

Bringing your business model up to date

Innovation / 11 January 2012

Organisations need to continuously evolve their business model to keep pace with an ever-changing marketplace. Steve Coomber explores how managers can inspire innovation and ensure their company makes some smart moves

Perfect partnerships: building relationships

Innovation / 9 January 2012

Like any relationship, a successful business partnership involves compromise, communication and commitment – on both sides. Nick Martindale finds out what goes into a good partnership and how managers can make it a success