Export tips for the next government

Plus, how social media is moving beyond clickbait, the decline in takeovers and the campaign that "pissed off" the public and made an icon

5 June, 2024

Josh Dornbrack

Why chronic short-termism is holding the UK back

Plus, discover your unknown superpower, Monzo's CEO speaks after its first profitable year, consumer spending slows and a tribute to a legend

4 June, 2024

Josh Dornbrack

The leader behind soon-to-be London-listed Shein

Plus, Britain's bizarre business names, Raspberry Pi listing update, shareholder revolts over pay and election coverage

3 June, 2024

Josh Dornbrack

Bookshelf: Rassie Erasmus – stories of life and rugby

We’ve scoured the autobiography of Rassie Erasmus for some of the lessons within it that you can apply to your organisation.

15 April, 2024

Josh Dornbrack

Ella Mills: Turning adversity into a plant-based powerhouse

Mills founded Deliciously Ella when she was at rock bottom and, while she has had a lot of success, there have been difficulties along the way

10 April, 2024

Josh Dornbrack

Inside Sir Martin Sorrell’s world: Strategies for building empires

Sir Martin Sorrell is a titan of the advertising world. We met at S4 Capital for an exclusive interview, talking empire building and more.

20 March, 2024

Josh Dornbrack

The art of business wargaming

Welcome to the world of business wargaming — a powerful tool used by companies to test strategies, foster innovative thinking, and reveal hidden threats

9 February, 2024

Josh Dornbrack

Inside the rise of Larry Ellison’s tech empire

Sukhendu Pal spent a decade at the heart of the database giant in its early days. Here he looks back at how a brilliant leader made Oracle an unstoppable force.

9 February, 2024

Josh Dornbrack

Understudy wisdom: Leadership lessons from renowned business duos

For every big name in business, there are understudies that act as sounding boards, confidants, and trusted ears. The world was reminded of the influence that a number two can have in life and business when Charlie Munger passed away just shy of his 100th birthday. We break down a few notable number twos and...

8 January, 2024

Josh Dornbrack

Advertising avenues to consider for business growth in 2024

Brand visibility is critical and in a digital age, there are hundreds of ways to choose from to get your message in front of a potential consumer. As we welcome a brand-spanking new year, we highlight some advertising avenues to think about in 2024. Podcast advertising With over 4 million podcast shows available and 53,000...

2 January, 2024

Josh Dornbrack

What does politics have in store for business in 2024?

Simon Danczuk, businessman, author, and former MP, looks ahead at the 2024 international chessboard, covering global events and their impact on UK business. November saw the Conservative government deliver their King’s Speech and Autumn Statement for the year ahead. The former is where King Charles is tasked with reading to Parliament a list of what...

19 December, 2023

Josh Dornbrack

How the history of ice cream highlights the importance of IP protection

The year is 1920, in a small sweetshop in Iowa, a young boy stares at a shelf with a frustrated look. He asks the store’s owner for an ice cream, then changes his mind and asks for a chocolate bar instead. The owner asked the boy why he didn’t buy both. The boy exclaims, “I...

1 December, 2023

Josh Dornbrack

Disrupting the disruptors: Lessons from 5 businesses that failed to adapt to change

“Learning and innovation go hand in hand. The arrogance of success is to think that what you did yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow.” – William Pollard It’s not easy being a business leader. No matter the size of your business, disruption is the goal but it’s around every corner. What separates Blockbuster from Netflix,...

24 November, 2023

Josh Dornbrack

Redefining high performance in life and business

High performance. The buzz term du jour on LinkedIn and in the business community. The man who literally has a podcast on the topic has his doubts about whether people actually know its true meaning. Jake Humphrey is a former BBC and BT Sport presenter and the Founder of the Whisper Group, a multi-award-winning company...

8 November, 2023

Josh Dornbrack

Concerns grow about apprenticeship levy 

The number of apprentices starting in small businesses has plummeted 49% since the introduction of the apprenticeship levy in 2017. That stark figure from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development was included in a new report that also revealed a fall in employer investment in training and apprenticeships, despite labour shortages in many UK...

3 November, 2023

Josh Dornbrack

What leaders can learn from the 2023 Rugby World Cup champions

Led by Siya Kolisi and shaped by Rassie Erasmus, the Springbok squad defied quotas once seen as obstacles to success, instead showcasing a powerful model of leadership, resilience and unity

30 October, 2023

Josh Dornbrack

Unlocking the power of DE&I: A guide for SMEs

In this guest article, Amanda Cusdin, chief people officer at Sage, provides actionable steps on how SMEs can drive DE&I initiatives. The past three years have been a whirlwind for DE&I work: we’ve seen lots of big businesses sharing their DE&I plans in response to everything from George Floyd’s murder and the Covid-19 pandemic to...

27 October, 2023

Josh Dornbrack

Creating a buzz: Leading the push for diversity in financial services

In this guest article, Romi Savova, CEO at PensionBee, discusses the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It’s no secret that the financial services industry has a history of inadequate diversity. To this day, it remains dominated by men, with minority groups only in a small fraction of top positions. While the setting...

20 October, 2023

Josh Dornbrack

Navigating corporate transformation in a rapidly changing world

In this guest article, Jean-Philippe Grosmaitre, partner at L.E.K. Consulting, discusses how businesses can implement better digital innovation strategies. There is no escaping the fact that we have entered a new, more volatile, business environment in recent years. In times of uncertainty, businesses want to be as adaptable as they can be, and so conversations...

16 October, 2023

Josh Dornbrack

Who are the top sports stars turned entrepreneurs?

From David Lloyd and Danica Patrick to Shaquille O’Neal and Serena Williams, we profile 32 of the top sports stars turned entrepreneurs

31 August, 2023

Josh Dornbrack

Rituals, routines, habits: The blueprint for transforming your business growth

Pavlo Phitidis, entrepreneur, investor and co-founder & CEO of Aurik Business, covers mastering the art of time and attention investment. Once your business has achieved a ceiling of performance, how you invest your time and attention determines your future success. To understand how we invest our time and attention, we can look at the habits...

23 August, 2023

Josh Dornbrack

Race to carbon neutrality: Why UK and EU must look to China for affordable EVs

Distinguished professor at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, Christopher Tang, reveals how Chinese-made EVs could help the UK and EU go green. Our earth is getting hotter. As the summer heat temperature rises, the UK and EU are transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce carbon emissions. To meet their ambitious EV adoption targets,...

16 August, 2023

Josh Dornbrack

The diplomatic dance: Germany’s de-risking plan sparks China tensions

Distinguished professor at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, Christopher Tang, looks into Germany’s delicate balancing act with China. Amid the trade war and technology war between the United States and China, the German government used the term “de-risking” to describe its strategy on China in a 64-page report on July 13. After establishing a solid trade...

2 August, 2023

Josh Dornbrack

The leadership philosophy behind Roc Nation Sports

Roc Nation is an undisputed juggernaut. Since Hip-Hop icon Jay-Z founded the company primarily with the intent of signing pop and rap artists in 2008, Roc Nation has grown into the world’s preeminent entertainment company. Boasting clients such as Rihanna, DJ Khaled, Jess Glynne, and Alicia Keys, the company announced the formation of a game-changing...

26 July, 2023

Josh Dornbrack