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Whether you’re at the bottom of the ladder or already on your way up, it’s important to understand that raw performance is not the only determinant of your career evolution within an organisation. Of course, poor performers are less likely to fast-track their career ambitions but many more factors can be accounted for. If you’re in a managerial role, you might want to track these habits and behaviours to identify who you should promote and who is not pulling their weight. (more…)

Writing a business plan can seem a daunting challenge. However, this skill is a vital requirement for any entrepreneur or business seeking to increase their chances of survival. Your future business largely depends on the design and performance of your business plan. Its importance is vital and getting it right is crucial. Below is a list of top 5 tips for writing that winning business plan and convincing those that matter that your plan is one worth investing in.

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The graduate job market in the UK is more tough and competitive than ever before. This is due to more students gaining a degree than in the past. In the 1950s just 3.4% of young people went to university, now this figure has risen to almost 50%. It is now necessary for graduates to have more than just a degree when applying for their dream jobs. Employers are now looking for candidates to have a wider portfolio of experience.  Rather than leaving your application process to the last minute why not start early, before you have graduated to ensure that you are giving yourself the best chance possible. Here are our top tips to secure your dream graduate placement:

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When it comes to business, the key to building good working relationships is communication. If you plan to take your business abroad, it’s always advisable to learn the language of the country where you intend to set up. Even if you’re only flirting with the idea of international business right now, being proficient in a language other than your mother tongue is always an asset to your CV. So if you’re planning on breaking into the foreign business sector in 2017, what languages should you be learning?

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Growing a business is a difficult task. Finding the right opportunities – be they business opportunities, professional connections, new markets, or anything else – can be a tiresome and grueling slog. It can often seem that every lead results in a dead end, which, over time, can sap morale and drive. There is a solution here though. Many of us explain away the lack of conversion or growth as something along the lines of “It wasn’t right for me” or “It wasn’t right for the business” or “They didn’t know what the wanted”. Regardless of the excuse itself, it is just that: an excuse. Conversion is not altered by the client but by the business developer.

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