Swindon and Wiltshire's best business brains give advice and opinions on hot topics.
When it comes to selling a business, there are some common themes that emerge, but one of the more obvious ones – planning ahead and getting the business ready – isn’t often one of them.
Business owners rarely actively make a decision about the timing of the sale, as the Read more: Expert opinion: How should a business be prepared for sale?
A landlord who lets property to a tenant will usually want to know that they will get the property back at the end of the lease in a fit state to quickly re-let.
Controlling the tenant’s right to make alterations is a key aspect of this. Landlords need to understand Read more: Expert opinion: A landlord’s guide to tenant alterations
House of Fraser has been the news for all the wrong reasons. Whilst I’m sure most people will feel sympathy for any business that finds itself in trouble, it’s all so preventable.
House of Fraser can blame high rents, business rates and lack of footfall in the high street, but Read more: Expert opinion: Don’t fall for the same reasons as House of Fraser
Every business owner worth their salt knows the value of a happy customer. The saying “the customer is always right” is often misunderstood – it doesn’t mean that customers can get away with saying and doing anything.
What it means is that if your customers tell you you’re doing something Read more: Expert opinion: How to turn angry customers into happy ones
The 2018 FIFA World Cup football tournament in Russia has kicked off.
The Word Cup fever should not be regarded by your business as a negative. You should embrace this opportunity to boost staff morale and consequently maximise your employees’ engagement and productively in your business.
Not all your employees Read more: Expert advice: is your business ready for the World Cup fever?
Any merger or acquisition is an enormously important undertaking for your business. Ensuring a successful outcome requires a skilled and commercial approach and an understanding of the key issues for consideration.
Timing
If you are thinking of selling your business, it is important to seek professional advice (both legal and
It's Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year the focus is on stress.
One in four of the UK workforce now suffers from some form of mental health problem. And as business owners, that can include us.
So rather like in airline safety talks when you are told to fix Read more: Expert opinion: Tips for encouraging good mental health in your business