The London Olympics was a magical once-in-a-lifetime event for most of us in the UK. Even the coldest cynic was quickly won over by the occasion and a big part of the success of the Games was due to the excellent organisation. So what can British businesses learn from the unparalleled success of the Olympic…
In the wake of the London Olympics and Paralympics Games, Visit England, the UK National Tourism Board, has conceptualized new guidelines for their Purple Flag Week campaign, the annual UK after hours event, which was launched in 2009. This week is designed showcase the diversity and quality of hospitality businesses during the evening hours in…
Now that the feel-good factor brought to our country by London 2012 has been and gone, we’re once again waking up to the harsh reality that the UK economy is still in dire shape and as we look forward, there’s yet to be any signs that things are soon to be on the up. With…
I like quotes because they can take a whole heap of learning and experience and deliver it in a few powerful words. So, as part of my posts here going forward, I thought I’d share a few quotes with you and what I think they mean. Here’s one I really like: “You cannot improve one…
Top 5 Tips posts from the SME Blog are always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. 1. The London Olympics are expected to cause travel chaos for small businesses and the general public this Summer. Make sure that all your vital journeys are well planned in advance and that…
