How to stay on top of your retail’s ever-changing environment Consumers shopping habits have dramatically changed in recent years, and for retailers, the competition is getting tighter. Businesses need to raise their game to drive growth. Below the Forum has created seven top hits for retailers to follow to ensure growth with their business. […]
All posts by James Riley, Forum of Private Business
The Small Business Commissioner Visits the Forum
Author: 5th July 2018On June 28th 2018 The Forum welcomed the Small Business Commissioner, Paul Uppal to our office. Paul was appointed as the UK’s first Small Business Commissioner in October 2017, the role was established under the Enterprise Act 2016 as part of a package of measures to tackle late and unfair payment practices. Within his role, […]
Pride Month in the Workplace
Author: 18th June 2018June marks the yearly celebration Pride Month. This global LGBT event is celebrated in a number of different ways. The reason June is chosen is that this marks when the Stonewall Riots took place back in 1969. Abuse towards LGBT Employees Even though we celebrate Pride, there are still abuse issues happening in the workplace […]
Men’s Health Week
Author: 14th June 2018Monday 11th June 2018 was the beginning of Men’s Health Week. This weekly event is hosted by the Men’s Health Forum and is there to highlight the importance of men’s physical and mental health. Studies have proved that staff wellness programmes have reduced levels of sickness, and absences. Good employee health is good for business, […]
The Forum Welcomes the Information Commissioners Office
Author: 25th May 2018On Monday 21st May 2018, the Forum hosted a General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) seminar with guest speakers Richard Nevinson and Richard Sisson from the Information Commissioners Office (ICO). Members of the Forum were invited along to hear about GDPR, and the changes it will be bringing on Friday, May 25th along with having their […]
GDPR in the Hospitality Sector
Author: 30th April 2018Within any sector, data is an asset to any business, especially those businesses that rely on the knowledge of their customer’s behaviour and preferences to retain their customers, establish the brand’s loyalty and to stay one step ahead of any competitors. With modern technology, it has become easier to acquire customer’s information. If your customer’s […]
The Forum visits the Northern Business Exhibition
Author: 24th April 2018On both Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th April 2018 we exhibited at the Northern Business Exhibition at the Manchester Central Convention Complex. Businesses across the country came to exhibit and showcase how they can help others. With a wide range of visitors, the Forum team was there to inform others how we can advise, support […]
Northern Business Exhibition 2018
Author: 22nd March 2018Save the date! On April 18th and 19th we will be exhibiting at the Northern Business Exhibition at Manchester Central. We have been an exhibitor at The Northern Business Exhibition for the last two years, and it has proved every year that visitors enjoy speaking to us and listening to our advice, even joining our […]
