Exit interviews are a learning opportunity
Exit interviews can help businesses to gain insights. Exit interviews can provide a platform for departing employees to openly share feedback about their experiences within the company. This information can highlight areas of concern, such as management issues, workload challenges, or a lack of growth opportunities. By actively listening to this feedback, businesses can identify […]
Managing key person risk
Managing key person risk should be an integral part of any well-rounded business strategy. Key person risk entails the potential disruption and uncertainty that can arise when an essential team member, often possessing distinctive skills, knowledge, or influence, is suddenly incapacitated and unable to contribute to the functioning of the business. Effectively managing key […]
DUA Tax newsletter – September 2023
Content accurate as at 30.08.2023 Welcome to our monthly round up of TAX News. We hope find the post informative! Please contact us if you wish to discuss any issues in more detail. Back to school – set up a Tax Free Childcare Account? The Government’s Tax-Free Childcare Accounts provide a 25% subsidy towards […]
Marathon Mindset
Tackling your role in business like a marathon can help you to focus on the big picture. Effective leadership requires more than just short-term thinking and quick fixes. Similar to running a marathon, successful managers need to cultivate a marathon mindset—an approach that emphasizes endurance, perseverance, and long-term goals. Goal Orientation Managers with a marathon […]
Experimental Marketing
Today’s customers want to buy experiences rather than just products. Customers are constantly being bombarded with marketing campaigns from different companies. As such, captivating the attention and securing the loyalty of consumers has become a real challenge. Experiential marketing can help you to cut through the noise and reach your target market. Experiential marketing transcends […]
Successful Managers: IQ versus EQ
The most effective managers make good use of their IQ (intelligence quotient) and EQ (emotional quotient). IQ is a measure of a person’s ability to solve problems, use logic, strategise, and understand complex ideas. EQ (also known as emotional intelligence) is the ability to relate to others, identify, assess, and regulate emotions in order to […]
Threads
How could the latest social media platform work for businesses? Threads is a new social media channel created by Meta Platforms (formerly known as Facebook) which was launched in July this year. Threads went live on both the Apple and Android app stores in 100 countries and signed up more than 100 million users in […]
DUA Tax newsletter – August 2023
Content accurate as at 27.07.2023 Welcome to our monthly tax newswire. We hope find the newsletter informative! Please contact us if you wish to discuss any issues in more detail. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OF R&D CLAIMS FROM 1 AUGUST 2023 The latest Finance Act includes two changes that will affect all R&D claims: a […]
The art of persuasion
Building a successful business means persuading people to exhibit the right behaviours. The ability to sway opinions, convince stakeholders, and drive desired outcomes is a skill that sets exceptional business leaders apart from the rest. A cornerstone of effective persuasion lies in understanding the target audience. Do your research and try to empathise with the […]
Golfing Winners!
After a brilliant day at Moore Park on Wednesday 13th July 2022 for the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce Corporate Golf Day event, we would like to congratulate Chris Armogie and the other golfing winners! 🏌️ Nearest to the pin: Paul Edwards, KGK Genix 🏌️ Longest drive (15th hole), Chris Armorgie, DUA […]