The inspirations of Atlantic rower Kiko Matthews
The world record-breaking adventurer recovered from brain surgery to row over 3,000 miles solo and unsupported
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Inside the G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance summit
Alex Mitchell, chair of the IoD’s entrepreneur community, reports on an inspiring mission to Japan -
IoD Director of the Year Awards 2019 finalists announced
Some of the UK’s most outstanding leaders will be celebrated at the national final in London on 18 October -
Case study – how I set up in Dubai
IoD member Rebecca Marks on establishing her entertainment business in the UAE -
How to do business in Dubai
As the countdown to Dubai's Expo 2020 begins, experts explain how to trade in the UAE – our fourth-biggest export ... -
Creating a workplace for everyone
Creating a work environment in which all employees can thrive is key to achieving gender equality, writes Vanda Murray, chair ... -
Empower your staff, unlock your growth
Granting employees greater control of their work is giving employers an edge, writes Carolyne Ruston of CDW -
Win! A luxury stay at the Cottage in the Wood, Malvern Wells, Worcestershire
Enter our competition to win a night’s stay, including dinner, at the Cottage in the Wood -
Fighting fraud – where are the main threats to your firm?
A Director webinar, with SAP Concur, explores the risk of fraud from both external and internal sources -
Empower men to solve the gender pay gap
We must co-operate to ensure equality, writes Caroline Whaley, co- founder of Shine for Women
Financial Planning
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‘UK lead on governance must be preserved’
Plans to place corporate governance under tough regulatory body risk our global standing, writes the IoD’s interim director general -
‘Firms can’t play Brexit waiting game much longer’
The IoD's head of Europe and trade policy explains what the extension of Article 50 means for UK business -
Win! A luxury stay at Nanteos Mansion, Wales
Enter our competition to win a two-night stay, including dinner and a cream tea, at Nanteos Mansion, Ceredigion
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Rethinking digital transformation
Too many firms view digitalisation as a solution to problems instead of a tool to create value, writes Martin Friesl
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How to do business in California
Advice on setting up in the Golden State from UK leaders already established there
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Case study – how I set up in California
The founder of Nexus Studios describes the company’s experience of expanding to LA in 2017
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The rise of the purpose-driven business
The leaders putting environmental sustainability at heart to attract talent and drive growth
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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Leaders must do more to tackle unconscious gender bias
Hidden gender biases are rife in the workplace, but leaders who instigate change will reap the benefits, writes Myfanwy Neville -
What next for global Britain?
Investing in innovation and regional growth can help the UK to thrive, writes IoD senior economist Tej Parikh -
From EVs to ‘walking’ cars: the future of business motoring
Relentless innovation is creating a world of possibilities for greener and smarter fleet options tomorrow -
Kitty Liao asks: “How can I interest investors in my social enterprise?”
Kitty Liao has invented a cooling system to preserve vaccines in transit to remote parts of the world. Her venture ... -
How to do business in Singapore
For British firms, the digitally adept nation is proving more than a trade gateway to South East Asia, as leaders ... -
8 ways to prepare for your next job interview
Common advice is "just be yourself" – but how easy is this? Personal coach Lindsay Maclean offers her favourite tips
