10 consumer trends to watch
Futurist Will Higham offers his pick of emerging sociocultural developments that could present a commercial opportunity for businesses this year
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Global trade: why digital is key to navigating change
Firms can thrive in turbulent times by harnessing new tech when trading globally, writes Geoff Taylor of AEB -
How to respond to a cyber security breach
What can you do if you've been hacked? The IoD's Information and Advisory Service explains -
The leadership inspirations of Bola Tinubu
The founder of Nigeria’s first free helpline for children shares her motivations -
Unsecured loans – an innovative way for SMEs to unlock growth
Alternative finance platforms are enabling small firms like never before, writes Chris Roberts of Code Investing -
Inside Darktrace, the £1.25bn cyber security unicorn
Co-CEO Poppy Gustafsson and technology director Dave Palmer discuss the demands of running their AI-led firm and the future of ... -
Win! A luxury stay in York
The lucky winner and their guest will experience the opulence and charm of this beautifully restored hotel with a two-night ... -
Mary Portas: ‘alpha culture’ is holding back enterprise
The retail guru believes the dominant model of leadership deters women – and many men – from aspiring to senior ... -
AI and ethics – cutting through the hype
Firms are right to embrace AI as it presents vast opportunities, argues data privacy expert Ivana Bartoletti -
Why we need a childcare levy
Carolina Brière, founder of The Childcare Levy campaign, outlines the business benefits of supporting parents
Financial Planning
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Tips for improving your cashflow
Cashflow is critical to business, yet many leaders struggle without a real-time view of the money in their companies -
The business benefits of hiring ex-offenders
Only a quarter of UK employers would hire someone with a conviction, yet 92 per cent of these believe that ... -
The impact of climate change on pensions
A pension fund that invests in environmentally responsible firms can offer a boost to employers, writes Diandra Soobiah of Nest
More news and views
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How to ‘ninja’ your productivity
Graham Allcott, the “productivity ninja”, shares his tips for ramping up your output in 2019
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How to boost your sales
Guy Lloyd from the Association of Professional Sales offers advice for building a business that can sell, survive and thrive
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The leadership lessons of Theo Paphitis
The serial investor has a well-earned reputation for seeing potential in ailing brands and putting them back on track
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Asia holds the key to business growth in post-Brexit Britain
The UK’s economic future hinges on increasing our exports to huge markets in Asia, writes Siddharth Shankar, CEO of Tails Trading
INSPIRING BUSINESS
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New! World First teams up with the IoD
Members will be able to take advantage of competitive international money transfer exchange rates -
New! The Enterprising Women’s Initiative
Exciting new drive gives all women business leaders a fantastic opportunity to meet top female experts and learn new skills -
How the IoD can help older entrepreneurs
The IoD is here to help over 50s make the transition from employee to entrepreneur
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Led by design – why creativity belongs in the boardroom
Bringing a creative perspective into the boardroom is a chance for companies to harness transformative power -
How to make sure you don’t fall foul of competition law
The IoD’s Information and Advisory Service (IAS) outlines the main illegal practices and recommends a way to minimise your firm’s ... -
The four traits of a great consultant
An external expert may be able to offer a client stellar advice, but there’s a risk that their presence in ... -
Nationalisation: the pros, the cons and the alternatives
Dan Lewis, a senior adviser on infrastructure policy, assesses the potential effects of nationalisation on three industries and considers the alternatives -
Case study: how I set up in Australia
Richard Hunt, founder of British firm Turnkey Consulting, talks about establishing its first overseas office in Sydney, which has ... -
Internal fraud – putting employee dishonesty on the boardroom agenda
Dave Kearns, MD of Expert Investigations, urges directors to protect their firms against internal fraud and theft
