As a woman entrepreneur, we are part of a growing movement that is challenging stereotypes. In this journey, there is a misnomer surrounding the words “audacity” and “ambition” when attributed to women in positions of power. It’s time to redefine… Read More
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Exploring Career Paths through Internships
For individuals who are uncertain about their career paths, internships can be a game-changer. Working in various industries through internships can provide valuable opportunities to explore different career options. It allows individuals to gain exposure to diverse work environments and… Read More
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Dr Poonam Gupta OBE – Year in Review
Reflecting on 2022 Most important lessons learned in 2022 as CEO of PG Paper? I have learned multiple lessons throughout my 20 years as CEO of PG Paper and, if anything, 2022 has reiterated many of these learning curves. This… Read More
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My Experience in Scotland
“‘It was at this stage of my life I suddenly felt I had my meaning here in Scotland, eager to build a prosperous life for my family.’” When I first set on my travels from India to Scotland in 2002,… Read More
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My Experience of Gender Inequality in Business
“Our team consists of people from all different backgrounds and cultures, with each individual adding value. I truly believe that this is a vital aspect for any business to be successful.” It has always been apparent that there is a… Read More
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Teamwork makes the dream work
We all know the saying “Team work makes the dream work” and I must say I absolutely agree with it. I know I might go on a little about how great I think my team are but I honestly do… Read More
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Is 9-5 a thing of the past?
There has been talk recently about the demise of the traditional Monday-Friday, 9-5 working week. Gone are the days that this was the most desirable and steady shift pattern and now we are engulfed in flexi-time, job sharing, earlier mornings… Read More
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The Job Market In 20 Years
Technology growth feels as if it is accelerating because it actually is accelerating… at the exponential rate as shown here: Looking at the last 100 years only we can clearly see the technological progress that has been made… Read More
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10 Things To Remember When Starting Any Business
Always do your homework If starting your own business is something new to you, there will be a LOT of things you will need to learn. From the legal requirements of starting your own business to fully researching the… Read More