Creativity makes a vast contribution to business: We ignore it at our peril February 25, 2015 The Academy Awards have become a (not especially accurate) measure of the UK’s cultural standing in the world. Thanks to Eddie and co, the Brits officially had a good Oscars, with four wins from nearly 40 nominations, but we need not obsess over the results of this dubious annual assessment. Our film stars are just [...]
Britain’s legal sector is world-beating – but the Tories are putting it all at risk February 25, 2015 In these pages on Tuesday, the justice secretary Chris Grayling celebrated the way Britain’s legal sector is leading the world. Let me publicly join him in that celebration. London is the destination of choice for people and companies settling their legal disputes, a testimony to the hard work of the city’s legal firms and lawyers. [...]
Green Belt shouldn’t be sacred: It can help solve London’s housing crisis February 25, 2015 There’s a good chance that, when you picture the Green Belt, it’s scenes of parkland, forests, and wetlands, thronging with animal and birdlife, that come to mind. So here is a question for you: how much of London’s Green Belt do you think is actually made up of environmentally-protected land, parks and public access land? [...]
As senior Tories call for him to play a big role in the campaign, should the party bank on Boris Johnson? February 25, 2015 Charles Lewington, managing director of Hanover Communications, says Yes Giving Boris a prominent role in the campaign may not have a dramatic effect on the election result, but if the Tories are going to win enough seats to form a government (especially in London), they need to use every asset at their disposal. When Boris [...]
How to tailor your EMBA to your needs February 25, 2015 Choosing the right school is just the start, says Annabel Denham. The best executive students know what gaps they want to fill. Ambitious professionals tend to be drawn to the Executive MBA (EMBA) for three reasons: the potential salary increase, career advancement, and access to a diverse network of high-level individuals. But the course [...]
Ahead of the game February 25, 2015 Andy Baldwin explains why the UK is leading the way in crowdfunding in Europe – and what the future holds for an alternative source of finance on the cusp of the mainstream THE OVERALL growth rates for alternative finance in the UK and mainland Europe are making it increasingly clear that the industry cannot be [...]
5 …Crowdfunding picks for investors February 25, 2015 CommuterClub Via a simple loan system, the company provides low-cost payment solutions for annual public transport tickets. It’s looking to raise £550,000, and is offering a 18.03 per cent equity stake via crowdfunding platform Seedrs. 52 days left www.seedrs.com TheIdleMan.com This online retailer, devoted to young men’s fashion, wants to become a global industry leader. [...]
Diary of a Crowdfunder: Six months on from a transformative funding round February 25, 2015 Frazer Thompson, chief executive of winemaker Chapel Down, explains what it’s like following a successful fundraise We started a journey, 13 years ago now, to transform people’s opinions about English wine. It’s been a long, tough and sometimes frustrating journey. Most people thought we were mad. But some brave folk thought we were not. Over [...]
London Fashion Week 2015: The best of the collections February 25, 2015 City A.M. Bespoke fashion director Ozzy Shah gives his take on this year’s London Fashion Week. OSMAN White is a big trend I loved this show. It was an absolutely brilliant collection, one of his best ever. It was very clean and minimal, quite refreshing compared to a lot of busy, complicated shows [...]
Inbox anxiety: How to regain control of email February 25, 2015 Why you don’t need to be a perfectionist to boost your productivity. The average office worker now sends or receives 121 emails a day, according to a recent report by the Radicati Group. Given the volume of traffic passing through people’s inboxes, it’s unsurprising that many suffer from email-related anxiety. If you’re drowning in spam, [...]
