Business Advice for SMEs from the Birmingham Forward board of directors
Birmingham Forward is an independent, inclusive, not-for-profit,
membership organisation that was established in 1990. Our role is
to promote the strength, range and depth of services that our
members offer to the widest possible audience. At the same time we
want to promote Birmingham, and the region, as an ideal place to do
business
Small Business Owner, think CSR isnt for you - think again says Nick Venning Birmingham Forward Board Director and Marketing Director Global Industries PriceWaterhouseCoopers
The argument for the commercial value of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) hasn't changed much over the last five years, but what has changed is the number of outlets available for businesses to do it
Read MoreIf the young will inherit the Earth, shouldn't we be listening says Lynn Richards-Cole, Associate Director, Perkins Slade Ltd
As the title of this blog suggests, I’d like to talk about the young in business and how those of us more advanced in years should be paying close attention to their development and creating an environment that allows them to thrive.
Read MoreIt is not just the figures that keep a business ticking says Graham Nicoll, Chairman of Birmingham Forward and Regional Director for Barclays Wealth
The economic downturn (and upturn) has got me thinking of late. Leaving aside all the negative connotations, there is certainly a positive element with the recession having the effect of taking businesses back to basics when it comes to relationships.
Read MoreThe Science of a Good deal - Sue Lewis Chairman of Birmingham Forward looks at the dynamics of making a deal happen
With early signs that the deals market may be improving, I thought that now might be a good opportunity to look at the dynamics of exactly what goes into making a deal happen.
Read MoreRichard Brennan, Chief Exectuive of Birmingham Forward offers tips on building a strong business network
Why you should invest in your city...
It's an often heard adage that community matters. What many fail to recognise is that this echoes just as strongly in the world of business.
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