As the pressures on organisations grow, how well they handle the operational and financial risks they face will determine their success. Enter the internal auditor
There may be trouble ahead... but innovate wisely during
a recession and you can emerge ahead of the pack. What looks like a crisis now could become a rich opportunity
Several recent cases have highlighted the risk of data security breaches. So, how can you make sure commercially sensitive information and customers' personal details are safe?
If there is no escape from the credit crunch, how are so many small businesses managing to expand? Director celebrates some of the companies beating the downturn
Pirates, consumers and live concert promoters are all making life tough for the major record companies. Can they survive as a significant force in the digital age?
Changes to the NHS are creating lots of commercial opportunities. But grabbing these can be difficult for small firms. In the third of her articles marking the 60th anniversary of the NHS, healthcare expert Alexandra Wyke talks to the founders of three small businesses about their experiences
In the second of her series of articles marking the 60th birthday of the NHS, healthcare expert Alexandra Wyke looks at the implications of new government procurement guidelines for businesses bidding for NHS contracts
Crossrail has finally got the go-ahead—and not a moment too soon. But while business is footing a large chunk of the bill, it looks like government is running the show
In the first of a series of articles on the NHS at 60, Alexandra Wyke examines whether the original aims of a health service free at the point of delivery are still achievable. Is greater involvement from the private sector the way forward?
Customer complaints are something that business leaders generally like to avoid, yet they are a fact of business life, and handled well, they can have a huge impact on the success of the organisation
As many as 19 out of 20 of the UK's estimated 1.7 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could be paying over the odds for their electricity. Peter Bartram looks at how to keep your costs down
