Humanitarian aid can make the difference between life and death for vulnerable people around the world who are affected by anything from natural disasters to conflict and political unrest. However, getting help to those who need it most can be extremely difficult, and this is particularly the case in war-torn countries where ongoing violence threatens […]
Andrew Salmon and the uSwitch management team changed the face of consumer buying in the UK. Salmon served as Chief Executive Officer of the internet technology firm from its inception in the early noughties, right through to its eventual sale for over £200 million in 2006. What the team did was extraordinary. The idea behind […]
Online businesses where you sell products are now extremely popular. Even ordinary people who have no background in business whatsoever are able to come up with a great idea and are now doing well. They have grown their business to an unbelievable size. You can also arrive at the same results if you are serious […]
Internet marketers and small businesses have a new venue for their products. With the use of a website they can advertise or sell products and services online. There is a different style of marketing online. This is a pervasive kind of marketing which follows the user wherever he goes. Large online internet stores use this, […]
Whether you have an office filled with valuable items in the form of data and information or whether you own or operate a warehouse or distribution centre in which valuable items are stored, you want to make sure that it is protected against theft or vandalism, and that everything is safe and secure. Since each […]
When you are running a business, every little expense counts. You have to account for all your purchases and expenses and make sure that they are completely justified – and that they don’t affect your profits in the short- and long-term. But amongst all the different expenditures and purchases you have, there are some that […]
Cost management is a vital part of any business. It’s important that you control your costs so you can focus on minimizing them. However, if you run a larger company that has many expenses associated with daily operations, it may be difficult. That’s why it’s also essential that you invest in the best strategic sourcing […]
As a business owner, you will face many challenges. One of the greatest of these will be to keep your public image as positive as possible. To do this, you will need to maintain an excellent reputation for first class customer service. Part of your ability to keep your high rating in this crucial area […]
uSwitch.com was sold for a sum in the region of £210 million to the US company EW Scripps in 2006. Vip Amin, was the Finance Director at the time, and a shareholder. The sale represented the end of his journey with uSwitch.com, which had seen the company rise from the ashes of the dotcom boom to be considered a ‘consumer champion’ with the ability to […]
Everyone who works in an office setting wants the same thing: a smooth-running business. This means cutting down on clutter, eliminating disorganization and miscommunication, and doing everything possible to make things flow together seamlessly and without any hitches. While this might seem difficult to achieve, there are actually a number of small changes that can […]