by Alex Hughes | Nov 8, 2023 | Blog
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a framework that encourages businesses, including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), to consider the social and environmental impacts of their operations and take steps to contribute positively to their communities and the world. Donating as part of CSR strategy is important for SMEs for several reasons:
by Alex Hughes | Oct 23, 2023 | Blog
Earlier this year I launched my SOW programme to help SMEs start to sow the seeds of sustainability in their small business. This programme helps them to brainstorm all the activities that they are already doing, what they are planning, and what more could they do better, and identify all the internal and external impacts be it financial, marketing, or performance.
by Alex Hughes | Sep 19, 2023 | Blog
It seems some of us have lapsed into habits that are not conducive to a professional look and to be honest, this puts me off and is very irritating. Are the meetings you attend structured and have a clear purpose and desired outcome? Here are some of my recent...
by Alex Hughes | Sep 15, 2023 | Blog
Small business owners wear too many hats and burn the midnight oil in the early days of their business management. This approach might give the owner the feeling of full control and at times perhaps saving money in various areas, but what they really are is a...
by Alex Hughes | Sep 14, 2023 | Blog
So when you have a moment when you cannot think clearly or you are planning or researching, brainstorming is the perfect way to explore everything around that subject. Taking time out to let thoughts flow freely and randomly will spark ideas and lightbulb moments. So...
by Alex Hughes | Sep 6, 2023 | Blog
The title of this blog was something I used at a networking meeting recently when I gave a talk about this subject – Don’t ignore what’s gone before.” As an avid networker, I have many 121 meetings where I get to know people I have met to see...
