To spot opportunities for innovation, you need to create an environment that encourages creative thinking. Here are 8 ways to cultivate innovation in your business.

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In a recent global UBS Investor Survey, cybersecurity ranked as one of the top three concerns for investors and business owners. Cybersecurity ranks as one of the top three concerns for investors and business owners, and the number of cybersecurity incidents is rising by 20%-30% per year.

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It might seem a time of political and economic uncertainty is a curious point to be discussing the environment for entrepreneurs in the UK. On the contrary, periods of change often present opportunities for entrepreneurs to reshape their business to benefit from future growth opportunities.

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Internal communication is one of the most pivotal structures behind an organisation’s success and it should not be taken as extra work.

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European PE deal value soared in 3Q 2019 to €122.7 billion, a 24.8% uptick QoQ. On an annual basis, the volume has continued its downward trend but has remained broadly static QoQ. Deal volume in the UK & Ireland region has remained surprisingly resilient in the face of strong macroeconomic headwinds.

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Digital communications help generate sales leads, retain customers, and handle customer queries. By adding new social media channels into your marketing mix, this extends the reach of existing communications, helping businesses engage deeply and profitably with entirely new audiences by raising brand awareness, establishing credibility and demonstrating leadership.

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A strong VC fundraising environment in the UK & Ireland has persevered despite political uncertainty. The European Venture Report covers dealmaking, exits and fundraising trends shaping the VC landscape across the continent.

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Work-life balance is an important aspect of a healthy work environment. There's been many definitions of work life balance and the underlining summary is that maintaining work-life balance helps reduce stress and helps prevent burnouts in the workplace. But..most organisations are still trying to figure out what exactly does work life balance look like?

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All companies have a culture (some know it, some don’t), but not all companies have a strategic culture. Corporate or organisational culture includes shared beliefs, norms, and values within the organisation. Culture is the tacit social order of an organisation: It shapes attitudes and behaviours in wide-ranging and durable ways. It is an incredibly powerful factor in the organisation’s long term success. To better understand the corporate culture we first have to answer these 2 questions: Who we are and how we operate.

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Sustainability requires a different level of awareness at a global scale, at an organisational level and nationwide, it is key to activate change and build the path for raising the standards in the industry. Businesses that thrive in the future will be those that figure out how to harness change to address real human needs, placing sustainability at the heart of business strategy.

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