General Election 2015: What the parties are offering small business March 1, 2015 Before the 2010 General Election, Britain’s small business community was a rather uncoordinated mass, largely invisible to the political elite. This time around, the UK’s 5m small firms can’t and won’t be overlooked. This newly-drawn constituency has legs, and we know how to use them. In a brave small business world, the party that can [...]
A stunning glimpse into Japan’s past along the magnificent Nakasendo Way March 1, 2015 Japan’s sleek Shinkansen has been the country’s fastest mode of transport since it launched 50 years ago, its aerodynamic nose slicing through the rugged landscape. Before that, if you wanted to quickly traverse the country you would take the Nakasendo Way, one of five ancient highways built during the Edo period (1603-1868). Winding through the [...]
48 hours in… Gothenburg March 1, 2015 WHERE TO GO Cars aren’t allowed on the southern part of the Gothenburg archipelago – the 20 islands offer uninterrupted natural beauty with bijou villages and stunning beaches a short ferry journey from the city centre. Seal safaris, boat rides and fishing are just some of the activities available on the islands. goteborg.com WHERE TO [...]
The presentation tips you don’t know March 1, 2015 Revisiting PowerPoint and knowing when to chill out will make a crucial difference. Tell stories, pause, make eye contact, know your audience, prepare, “cut the fat”, smile, breathe, be yourself, start strong, close stronger, show passion and, whatever you do, ditch the bullet points. Can you achieve it all in a presentation? It’s all [...]
Capital One Cup: Mourinho ready for new era of glory March 1, 2015 AT WEMBLEY STADIUM CHELSEA 2 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 0 Chelsea revel in first trophy of manager’s second stint as they close in on league CHELSEA boss Jose Mourinho expects his side’s triumph in the Capital One Cup final against Tottenham to usher in a new trophy-laden era for the club. A deflected strike from skipper John [...]
Six Nations: Lancaster left relying on Ireland slip after grand slam dream dies March 1, 2015 IRELAND 19 ENGLAND 9 DEFIANT England head coach Stuart Lancaster believes his side can still win the first Six Nations title of his tenure despite seeing their grand slam ambitions trampled by Ireland in Dublin yesterday. Fly-half Jonny Sexton’s four penalties and a solitary try from centre Robbie Henshaw took the game away from England [...]
Spurs have brilliant future, says Pochettino March 1, 2015 TOTTENHAM manager Mauricio Pochettino believes a bright future lies ahead despite his team failing to end their seven-year trophy drought in yesterday’s Capital One Cup final defeat to Chelsea. The White Hart Lane club were unable to repeat their 2008 League Cup heroics against their London rivals as they succumbed to strikes from Chelsea skipper [...]
Premier League: Pellegrini won’t give up but City title bid rocked March 1, 2015 LIVERPOOL 2 MANCHESTER CITY 1 MANCHESTER City manager Manuel Pellegrini insists his team can still retain the Premier League title despite suffering a major setback in their pursuit of Chelsea yesterday. A brilliant curling winner from Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho, after Edin Dzeko had cancelled out Jordan Henderson’s equally fine opener for the home side, [...]
Premier League: Giroud scores as Arsenal hit back after Euro flop March 1, 2015 ARSENAL 2 EVERTON 0 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger hailed Olivier Giroud’s mental fortitude after the striker responded to midweek failure by firing his team back up to third in the Premier League. Giroud, whose misses were blamed for a damaging Champions League defeat to Monaco, put the Gunners ahead against Everton yesterday by steering home [...]
Sloppy Wasps maintain perfect league record at their new home March 1, 2015 WASPS director of rugby Dai Young admitted his side were far from fluent despite posting a bonus-point 32-21 victory against Gloucester at the Ricoh Arena yesterday to move into the Premiership play-off places. Tries from flanker Thomas Young, full-back Rob Miller and wing Elliot Daly gave Wasps a 17-13 half-time advantage after the Cherry and [...]
