How to know it’s time to delegate
You may think you’re being efficient but micromanagement risks colleagues’ resentment FOR MANY first-time leaders, delegation can be a tricky business. “Perhaps it’s because we want to be liked but...
View ArticleProtect your investments from rate hikes
Bonds may be bashed but equities could be winners if the Federal Reserve moves this autumn As the Federal Reserve convenes once again this week to discuss whether interest rates should be raised from...
View ArticleCareer change: It’s not all about you
The LSE’s Jesse Potter looks at the crucial questions we can forget to ask when moving into a new job THE DECISION to change careers is, for many, the most difficult of their lives. When to make the...
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How crowdfunding will revolutionise R&D
Iriss Medical recently closed a round on Seedrs, 197 per cent funded. The company makes an innovative medical device which performs automatic eye tests aimed at the early detection and prevention of...
View ArticleHow to make your talent “liquid”
Consider cross-border training and make use of your partnerships to deliver better results NOBODY needs to be told that keeping your staff digitally savvy is a must in today’s workplace. Giving them...
View ArticleEight ways to eliminate problem employees
Are you frightened of firing your staff? If so, you’re not alone – it’s hardly surprising that most managers are. After all, such interactions are commonly known as the worst of “difficult...
View ArticleThree tips for negotiating a win-win deal
Start off with the low-hanging fruit and know your red linesIn business, negotiation is not always a zero-sum game. By treating proceedings as adversarial and hostile, you risk walking away without...
View ArticleAll eyes on Canadian dollar in a data rich week
Many currencies have been struggling for direction of late, and the euro in particular has generated a news-flow fatigue. Currency markets have been tricky to judge over the last few weeks, and it...
View ArticleIs China fragile? It could well surprise us
WITH earnings season in full swing, China remains the buzzword – but for all the wrong reasons. As analysts who have questioned the strength of the world’s second-largest economy start to look a lot...
View ArticleIs $50 oil here to stay?
Is $50 oil here to stay? Oil has dominated the headlines as persistently low prices continue. The halving of the oil price from over $110 a barrel last summer was widely expected to be a short-term...
View ArticleGo commando: Military tactics for businesses
Invest in onboard training and establish a dynamic of trust While the aggressive nature of business is often wryly compared with armed conflict, commerce might do well to adopt some military practices....
View ArticleDouble up your pension relief this year
Transitional rules mean savers could have twice their annual allowance before April Higher earners may have a golden opportunity to lock away more money tax-free in their pensions this year, before...
View ArticleThe case against career planning
Seek to transplant your skill-set into new territory and be ready to manoeuvreFor many, the path from university lecture theatre to a seat on the board seems clear enough, if you can get the...
View ArticleWhy the office is killing your creativity dead
Staying late at work is a sign of inefficiency rather than dedication This short article was written in the following places: on the stairs of Opera Holland Park; by the carousel at Heathrow’s Terminal...
View ArticleSaudi Arabia plans debt issue as oil stays low
Saudi Arabia will head to the debt market seeking $27bn as low oil prices begin to weigh on the country's finances. The Kingdom is planning its first sovereign bond issue since 2007, and reportedly...
View ArticleThe secret to successful career change
Don’t worry about making the wrong decision – your skills are your currency It’s the time of the year when, once again, employers are investing in a range of programmes to attract and recruit a diverse...
View ArticleNon-farm payrolls shook opportunities out the market - Etoro Tips & Picks
AFTER last week’s payrolls in the US surprised with a weaker than expected reading, a previously directionless market has been opened up to a whole host of opportunities. Gold prices jumped...
View ArticleWhy openness may be hurting your business
Informing workers of executive issues could cause panic From compliance to corporation tax, transparency is increasingly expected of businesses. The advantages of openness are many, and it can lead to...
View ArticleOil: A game of chicken or headless chickens?
Forget QE and low base rates, the real great global stimulus – in the form of tumbling commodities and most importantly oil – continues and it’s hard to see what’s going to change any time soon. This...
View ArticleCopper price rebound could spell success for Chile, Peru
Chile and Peru’s stock markets could be set for a rebound if copper prices pick up, analysts are predicting. Economists expect copper prices to rise by the end of the year from their current multi-year...
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