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Today’s announcement that British Airways is facing a record fine of £183m for last year's breach of its security systems demonstrates that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has teeth. For organisations, big and small, data security and privacy must be a priority. As far back as 2012, FBI Director...

Are you flogging a dead horse? Business growth is fuelled by innovation, creativity and daring to be different. But many once great companies are flat lining or have even gone into reverse. Senior managers cling on to outdated business models, seeking marginal gains from “tried and tested”, but no longer...

Many start-up businesses fail within 5 years. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Whilst there is no secret recipe for success, you can definitely improve your chances by following these ten simple tips: Tip 1 – Be clear on your vision and values Be in business for a...

Business English is the international language of business, born in Britain, and yet: When it comes to meetings conducted in English with different nationalities, it is the British themselves that others often find the most difficult to understand. Why? Because we don’t always say what we mean! We sometimes speak...