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The Changing Face of Great Britain’s Cities: UK Cities Today

Posted on April 11, 2014

In recent years cities across the UK have undergone many changes in quick succession. After the struggles of the 2008 financial crisis causing much hardship across the country, the economies of UK cities have started to grow and in some cases flourish once again. While in many cities here is still a long way to go to get back to pre-2008 levels, there are many signs of optimism and economic recovery. Let’s take a look at some of the recent changes in some of most important cities in the UK and how their economies are performing today, along with information … Read More

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Seven Essentials for How To Hold an Effective Meeting

Posted on April 4, 2014

Giving notice of a meeting can have several effects. Staff might believe it is an important meeting, a progress meeting, or a meeting where “we are all going to get tasked with extra work”. Effective meetings achieve outcomes. When a meeting inspires each attendee to complete tasks, the meeting is successful. To chair an effective meeting, be aware of several common factors that make meetings more dynamic and fluid. 1. The Invite List Make sure each invitee knows exactly why the meeting is proposed. Take a firm stand when writing the invitation, composing the purpose for the meeting in the … Read More

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The Changing Face of Britain’s Cities: Brighton

Posted on March 21, 2014

Situated in East Sussex and founded by the Saxons, Brighton sits on the southern coast of England. The city forms part of the unitary authority of Brighton and Hove, which was created in 2000 and includes Hove, Portslade and other villages in the surrounding area. Traditionally a fishing village, the community emerged as a resort town during the 18th century and became an increasingly popular tourist destination with the arrival of railways. Still a significant tourist destination, the city is England’s most populous seaside resort. It is home to a well-developed seafront with restaurants, bars, clubs, amusement arcades, sports facilities … Read More

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The Changing Face of Britain’s Cities: Sheffield

Posted on March 14, 2014

Although there has been a human presence in the area now known as Sheffield since prehistoric times, the city itself traces its roots to Anglo-Saxon and Danish settlements in the 8th century. Following the Norman Conquest in 1066, Sheffield Castle was built to protect the growing city. By the late 13th century, a market was established in present-day Castle Square. During the 17th century English Civil War, the city would see itself under attack and its castle destroyed. Situated in South Yorkshire, Sheffield owes much of its development to industry and steel production. Sheffield was a major centre for industrial … Read More

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Free Business Mentoring Programs in the UK

Posted on March 7, 2014

Mentoring is an opportunity to share experiences and gain new knowledge and skills. While mentors are able to provide guidance and share their experiences with new or developing professionals, mentees gain valuable insight into how to apply successful marketing and business strategies. Several organisations offer helpful mentoring opportunities to London-based businesses and marketing practitioners. Chartered Institute of Marketing Free Mentoring Scheme The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Mentoring Network is available to all CIM members. The CIM represents the interests of marketing professionals. In addition to setting service standards for the profession, the CIM also develops and organises professional development … Read More

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The Changing Face of Britain’s Cities: Cardiff

Posted on February 28, 2014

The Welsh capital is often hailed as an example of successful development and adaptation to changing demographic and economic conditions. Cardiff’s history spans more than two thousand years, when the city was nothing more than a small fort built by the Romans. How has Cardiff changed since and what are the current demographic and economic trends that prevail in the Welsh capital? Demographics Historians believe that Cardiff’s first inhabitants arrived during the Neolithic era from the southern Mediterranean region, most likely from Spain and Portugal. During several centuries, population growth was slow, although historical records show that by the late … Read More

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UK Business Start Ups: Grants and Funding

Posted on February 7, 2014

As the majority of entrepreneurs know, starting up a new business entails a series of challenges that not everyone is able to rise to. These challenges include a wide range of issues, from making sure that your business practices comply with the relevant regulations to finding ways of staying ahead of your competitors. But before any of these things can happen, it is crucial to ensure that you get up on the right foot financially speaking. According to a 2014 data set published by Entrepreneur Weekly, approximately 25 per cent of small businesses go bankrupt during their first year. This … Read More

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The Changing Face of Britain’s Cities: Leicester

Posted on January 31, 2014

One of England’s oldest cities, Leicester has been a strategic and economic centre in the East Midlands since it was first established by the Romans. Leicester is home to an estimated 329,839 people, according to the Office of National Statistics’ 2011 Census. With a total area of 73.09 square kilometres (28.22 square miles), the city has a population density of approximately 4,180 people per square kilometres (10,800 per square miles). An ethnically diverse community, some 130 languages and dialects are spoken in Leicester. Over a third of the city’s population were born outside of the United Kingdom and approximately 31.8 … Read More

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The Changing Face of Britain’s Cities: Cambridge

Posted on January 24, 2014

Given its historical importance, Cambridge is one of the most interesting urban centres in the United Kingdom. As such, and through its long history, the city has undergone many changes in key areas such as its population, economy, and industrial base. In this new edition of our ‘The Changing Face of Britain’s Cities’ series, we take a close look at the changes that have taken place in Cambridge in the recent past. Changing demographics in Cambridge The earliest human settlement in Cambridge has been traced back to more than 3,500 years ago. However, it was not until 1951 that Cambridge … Read More

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The UK Property Market in 2014: What’s in Store?

Posted on January 17, 2014

As we leave 2013 behind and we enter a new year, it is time to take stock of the latest developments that have taken place in the real estate industry throughout the United Kingdom. More importantly, this is the ideal time of the year to explore the experts’ predictions on what 2014 will bring to the British real estate sector. Take a look at our summary of the key findings and predictions. Continued growth Last year, the real estate market showed signs of recovery, especially during the second half of 2013. In fact, and according to chief economists at Deloitte, … Read More

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