In the past year, I've engaged in conversations with numerous managers and executives contemplating a shift from the corporate realm to the SME sector for diverse reasons. Whether you find yourself considering this transition or are already navigating it, this serves as a reminder or a guide to adapt successfully. Venturing into the SME landscape o…

You may have come into the new year with some budget to spend, projects to be delivered,and new initiatives to be undertaken however may not have the internal capability to delivery and need to look for contractors to support you. Here are 8 ways to help you when you need a contractor or team of contractors for your business…

It’s important to recognise the signs when you need to take a break but do you act on them? Listen to today’s short episode to find out more.

Are you on the path for leadership? Have you been given the opportunities internal or what have you done proactively to make it happen? Listen to our latest podcast where we give you some suggestions to help you.

It may be the first time for some or they haven’t interviewed for sometime but have you coached your team to interview? Here are some tips

Have you been close to hiring someone only to decide not to as couldn’t make a decision on them? Would a trial start for a week or two have changed your mind or given you more time to evaluate?

It’s not just the risk from outside your organisation of losing people in your team but from within as well. Here’s some tips to overcome internal poaching

It’s easy to say we get on with everyone but often there can be conflicts with other managers in your own company. Here’s some tips to help you navigate that for a better outcome.

While a hiring freeze can limit expansion of headcount or an urgent backfill, it’s a good time to pause for thought and look at some other solutions.

Here are some tips about contract extensions to help you secure them and stop them from looking elsewhere

In this episode we talk about how to build better supplier relations to drive your competitive edge

Here we talk about practical ways for leveraging the expertise of senior team members to nurture the growth of young professionals.

Do you think you might be starting to micromanage? Listen to our Podcast to find out!

Pets have long been appreciated for their companionship, but is it OK to take them to work? We take a look.’

Here are some ways long term sickness could be impacting your teams.

Change is a given but how you manage change is important. Here’s some tips for you and your team

Shifting to agile methodologies in business can be tough. Checkout our tips on how to adjust your mindset.

Companies should always be looking at efficiencies to improve their competitive edge. Here are 8 ways to improve operational efficiency as well as results from our Poll.

Hiring is a challenge but retaining the team you have should be equally as important. Here are some tips to help you retain the people you already have.

Is your project delivery at risk due to skills shortages? We take a look at how contractors can help.

It’s normally good around this time of the year to take time to reflect and refresh before jumping into the next year.

We all have to deliver bad news at some point - right? This example from the CEO of Stripe, Patrick Collison, grabbed our attention as a very good example of how to deliver bad news. Take a look and read our tips if you are faced with this unenviable task. https://stripe.com/au/newsroom/news/ceo-patrick-collisons-email-to-stripe-employees.…

We wanted to share why the phone can be one of the most effective communication tools for hiring as well as re-connecting with your existing team. Let us know what you think and feel free to leave a voicemail message is listening using the anchor app. We hope you enjoy this episode

You may be a very experienced manager or just recently moved to it. Whatever your situation, we hope some of these tips are a timely reminder or will help you.

I often hear this when speaking to hiring managers everything is urgent so how do you prioritise when everything is urgent? Have a listen to our latest podcast of things that may help you.

Finding the right hires takes time but it's not over when you've found them. Making sure they are on-boarded properly is key to the success of the new hire and the business. Here we talk through some of the things you might think about during this important stage

One of the biggest challenges in the workplace isn't down to the products or services a company offers. Believe it or not, the issues get caused by the teams that businesses gather! Often the team dynamics can be overlooked but it's one of the most important things to consider when creating a high performing team. Here we discuss some of the things…

Build trust and strong communication with your team is key. Here are 10 tips to help you.

Here are a few ideas to take back control of your working week. If listening to this on Anchor by Spotify why not share a comment or suggestion or a question! You can do this on the app

Today we reboot our podcast talking about the top hiring mistakes we see from our client network and how to fix them. You can find out more on our insights page at www.vineresources.com

Atomic Object creates applications for web, mobile, desktop, and devices. We help companies innovate and grow with custom software products that are beautiful, reliable, and easy to use. We spoke with the Co-CEO of the company, Michael Marsiglia. You can find out more or connect to Michael on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-marsigl…

Alma, guaranteed and simple split payment. Increase sales and boost customer satisfaction without worrying about unpaid bills. We spoke with one of the Co-Founders and CEO of the company, Louis Chatriot. You can find out more or connect to Louis on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louischatriot/ When you connect tell him you listened to thi…

JetRockets is a technology consulting firm that architects, designs, develops and supports enterprise-level web, mobile and software platforms helping clients achieve their goals and grow their businesses. We spoke with one of the Co-Founders and CEO of the company, Natalie Kaminski. You can find out more or connect to Natalie on LinkedIn at: https…

Lifebit CloudOS is the world’s first federated genomics platform for unified and secure research over distributed big data - wherever data resides. From top tier pharmaceutical organisations to global research institutes to genetics companies and more, Lifebit CloudOS leads the way with our best-in-class UX/UI, seamless integration to open-source t…

Panintelligence is a three-in-one solution, combining business intelligence with quick and easy reporting, and powerful predictive analytics in self-service dashboards. They are the BI Provider of Choice for ISVs. Find out more about their embedded BI solution here: https://www.panintelligence.com/embedded-bi/ We spoke with one of the Co-Founders a…

Zego provides 21st-century insurance solutions for new enterprise. They give customers top-of-the-range, custom products to explore the full potential of their entrepreneurial spirit. We spoke with one of the Co-Founders and CEO of the company, Sten Saar. You can find out more or connect to Sten on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stensaar/…

Ocean Protocol is a decentralized data exchange protocol that unlocks data for AI. Ocean Protocol uses advanced blockchain technology that allows data to be shared and sold in a safe, secure and transparent manner. Ocean Protocol uses a thoughtful application of both technology and governance for more equitable outcomes for users of data. We spoke …

CrossLend is a FinTech, licensed & supervised by BaFin and supervised by CSSF, which has developed a European digital debt marketplace. On the marketplace, assets are transformed into securities or other investable formats. We spoke with the Founder and CEO of the company, Oliver Schimek. You can find out more or connect to Oliver on LinkedIn at: h…

BUX makes it easy and affordable for Europeans to do more with their money. Since launching in 2014, BUX has made the markets accessible for more than 2.5 million users across 9 countries in Europe. We spoke with the CEO and COO of the company, Yorick Naeff. You can find out more or connect to Yorick on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yori…

Arcus provides a fully integrated core banking infrastructure that powers fintechs and banks of the future. Over 40 banks and fintech companies leverage our technology to facilitate their consumers'​ bill payments and management. We spoke with one of the Co-Founders and CEO of the company, Edrizio De La Cruz. You can find out more or connect to Edr…

Wasabi is the hot cloud storage company. Hot cloud storage is fast to write, low-cost, and reliable cloud storage. Wasabi delivers fast, low-cost, and reliable cloud storage. Amazon locks companies into their expensive storage and nobody likes vendor lock-in. We spoke with the President and CEO of the company, David Friend. You can find out more or…

IrisVR is the leading software for immersive design review and collaboration. It is used by BIM and VDC teams, design firms, and engineers who coordinate 3D models and implement design and construction processes. We spoke with one of the Co-Founders and CEO of the company, Shane Scranton. You can find out more or connect to Shane on LinkedIn at: ht…

e-bot7 integrates artificial intelligence to increase the efficiency of customer service. Through its pre-trained machine learning algorithms, the system can automate answers and processes and suggest the best answers to agents. We spoke with the Co-Founder and CEO of the company, Xaver Lehmann. You can find out more or connect to Xaver on Linkedin…

Eseye is a leading global provider of M2M cellular connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT). We specialise in simplifying complex global device deployments for enterprises seeking to realise the cost-saving, efficiency-driving, data-enhancing and product-innovating opportunities of over-the-air IoT. We spoke with the Chairman and CEO of the co…

StrongArm Technologies, Inc. develops data collection, assessment, and safety solutions for the industrial worker. The company offers a risk monitoring device that uses machine learning to capture and analyze physiological and environmental risk. We spoke with the CEO of the company, Sean Petterson. You can find out more or connect to Sean on Linke…

The product and service range from sum.cumo enables digital transformation and the development of new, innovative business models. We spoke with the Founder and CEO of the company, Bjoern Freter. You can find out more or connect to Bjoern on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/björn-freter-653598122/ When you connect tell him you listened to t…

With a powerful combination of OOH, digital and the gig economy, Wrapify empowers Fortune 500 brands to reach audiences in an omnichannel environment - while delivering measurable, actionable analytics to prove its effectiveness. This high-recall ad tech platform combines the impact of out of home advertising with the scalability, targeting, and ac…

Credit Kudos is an FCA-authorised credit bureau that uses financial behaviour to measure creditworthiness. Through direct connections to the UK’s largest banks, Credit Kudos aggregates and interprets transaction data for use by lenders, brokers, and financial institutions. We spoke with the CEO of this company, Freddy Kelly. You can find out more o…

Neurala leverages its proprietary AI platform to empower companies to automate visual inspections. Their customers have deployed Neurala technology in devices ranging from drones to robots to smartphones, in addition to industrial machines. We spoke with the CEO of the company, Massimiliano Versace. You can find out more or connect to Massimiliano …

Bikmo exists to enable you to ride more. They build awesome insurance products to protect their customers for unexpected events, use technology to make taking out and managing your policy ultra-simple, and provide exceptional customer experiences through their team of bike geeks. We spoke with the CEO David George. You can find out more or connect …