How to set up a business in Lisbon
Business leaders who have established a presence in Lisbon extol the capital’s virtues as an enterprise hub
Leaders honoured at IoD Director of the Year Awards
Winners in 14 categories named at the national final in London
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New issue of Director magazine out now!
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Tough Mudder boss Will Dean on building a brand that sticks
The founder of the £100m endurance event firm talks purpose, culture and hurdling Brexit -
How to support younger workers with retirement planning
Young people are failing to save adequately – but employers can help, writes Mat Zimmerman of Scottish Widows -
How to improve efficiency through automation
Businesses that resist streamlining processes will struggle, argues William Valesco, co-founder of Website Express -
‘Think like a tech start-up to get ahead’
Jacyn Heavens, CEO of Epos Now, on what all growing ventures can gain from thinking like a fledgling tech firm -
Is generation Z set to hit a ‘grey ceiling’?
The dynamic of the UK workforce is changing significantly and business leaders must respond, writes Geoff Smith, MD of Experis
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Should you take on a franchise?
Could taking on a franchise, with the flexibility and autonomy it promises, be the answer for corporate leaders seeking a ... -
Government announces new measures to tackle pensions fraud
New measures to protect private pension savers from the threat of unscrupulous pension scammers have been unveiled
FINANCIAL PLANNING
IN ASSOCIATION WITH SCOTTISH WIDOWS
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Porto Montenegro: “The new Monaco”
You don’t have to be Roman Abramovich to enjoy a breezy long weekend here -
Peninsula Tokyo: fit for an emperor
Travelling to the Japanese capital for work needn’t mean missing out on the city’s culture and style -
The business traveller’s guide to Lisbon
Pull on your hill-walking shoes to discover a capital steeped in history and teeming with entrepreneurial spirit
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Focus on transitional arrangements of Brexit, urges IoD
If the needs of business are to be met, then negotiators must not only focus on their Brexit end goals, argues Allie Renison
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Breathe your way to better leadership
Optimising how you breathe could help you to manage your business more effectively
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Luxury game reserve Sabi Sabi: nature at its wildest
Just a short flight out of Johannesburg, but a world away from the bustle of South Africa’s commercial hub
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IoD digital strategy summit to explore the future of IT
A host of high-profile tech experts will address business leaders at the event on 17 October
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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The hidden cash that could be funding growth for British businesses
New research from Lloyds Bank shows £498bn is tied up in excess working capital in firms across the UK -
Leaders discuss the future of UK engineering
The sector contributes over a quarter of GDP but faces a serious skills shortage – leading industry figures consider the way ... -
How to write the perfect job advert
Lee Biggins, founder of CV-Library, offers tips on creating an ad that attracts the ideal candidates -
Shape the future of Director and win an Amazon Echo
We're giving you the chance to make Director even more tailored to your needs -
Cash management and peer-to-peer lending could boost your balance sheet
It’s time your company took control, writes Charlie Stoop of Octopus Investments -
Young pension savers urged to invest 18% of earnings
Young people today face a 'monumental savings challenge' according to new report
