The ageing economy is the big trend to watch
As Britain's population ages and birth rates decline, the sustainability of the state pension and NHS is in jeopardy
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The reality check: Starmer’s initial days in number 10
Steven Swinford breaks down the challenge ahead for the country's new prime minister
The net-zero transition: A 3-point plan for smaller businessesÂ
Sustainable development poses unique challenges for SMEs but there are ways to address them. The key is to get started
5 things I wish my 20-year-old self knew about business
As Caspar Lee reaches the big 3-0, he reflects on what he's learned about founding, building and investing in businesses
Why you need to start thinking differently about diversity
Don't think of diversity as an opportunity to give back, but instead, consider the genuine impact and difference it can make, says our expert Jake Humphrey
Is fear a useful emotion in business?
Fear can be useful in the short term to drive performance, but be careful it doesn't become engrained in your business or team
PureGym’s CEO on why leaders need a sense of healthy paranoia
The sin of complacency undoes many good businesses, says PureGym CEO Humphrey Cobbold. To avoid it, leaders must ask themselves the hard questions
7 reasons why workplace equity audits can be game-changing for SMEs
Equity audits can be a cost effective way to ensure legal compliance, boost employee engagement, enhance reputation, attract top talent and increase productivity
Wage rises: A boost or brake on the economy?
Countries including the UK and US are increasing the legal minimum wage, but they must beware the dangers for businesses and employment
The quest for economic growth
Sir Keir Starmer is betting the house on economic growth. If it doesn't win that bet the likely next government will face a tough choice on taxes and spending
Britain, it’s time to make some tough decisions
When decision-makers stop making decisions, they're done. As the general election approaches, Britain must make the tough choices, not defer them
Smart firms needed smarter support to grow
Business support technology is evolving quickly, but SMEs still need more advanced digital pathways, says Enterprise Nation's Emma Jones
Sorry, but Brits need to stop apologising and love success
The UK may love self-deprecation but there's a risk we miss out on vital business opportunities and fail to inspire the entrepreneurs of tomorrow
7 leadership lessons UK business owners can learn from across the pond
From ensuring you don't collect resentment to viewing other people's success as your own, Jake Humphrey lays out the lessons he's learnt
When creating social content, offer value not cheap tricks
For years, being successful on social media meant creating clickbait. But the pendulum is swinging the other way as audiences look for content that doesn't numb their minds
Under pressure? Learn to control your emotions, shift your mindset and self-talk
Our emotions can help our performance, but they can also hinder it; our ability to manage them is critical to sustained long-term performance
Starmer might be ‘boring’, but his potential premiership won’t be dull
Starmer's critics see him as 'limited' but he is also ruthless and will shake-up how government is run, from centralising power to overhauling the civil service
Passion, optimism and humour: 5 tips to building a career you’ll love
For ambitious young talent, it's important to remember that hard work, passion and kindness go a long way
Let’s narrow the divide on the unfinished business of pay gaps
Despite a reduction in the gender pay gap, true equity remains elusive. Business must adopt a more holistic and strategic approach.
The key to building a successful business? Finding your point of difference
Differentiation is important when starting and building a business, but be wary of being different for the sake of it
You need to attract and retain a multi-generational workforce. Here’s how
Our candidate pool has never been richer, wider, or more diverse, but to unlock its firepower, we must take front-footed routes to engagement, rewards, and retention, says Niki Turner-Harding
Starmer is a man with a plan – for a huge expansion of housebuildingÂ
Housebuilding is likely to be a key battleground at the next election as politicians attempt to balance the need for more homes with a 'not in my backyard' outlook from voters
How government procurement can act as an SME growth accelerator
The government has promised to increase how much it spends with SMEs but it needs to go harder and faster to achieve its targets
Take responsibility, even if it’s not your fault – it can change your life
Jake Humphrey explores why the balance between fault and responsibility is so vital for business leaders to understand