22 May 2012
Social media is set to become one of the most important forms of customer interaction, according to a new IBM study of more than 1,700 CEOs across 18 industries.
Quote of the day: 'There is no writer working in Hollywood today who is more capable of capturing such an extraordinary life for the screen,' reckons Amy Pascal, co-chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment. That life is that of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, and that writer is none author than Aaron Sorkin,...
Quote of the day: 'I confronted him with the allegations (which he denied), told him his conduct was totally unacceptable and contrary to everything I, and the company, stand for.' The founder and chairman of electronics retail Best Buy, Richard Schulze's personal censure didn't quite cut it with the...
New research by Simply Business shows that the lion's share of business mistakes are made by people called Leo and Brenda...
30 Mar 2012
| by Max Mckeown
Not all plans work. We live in an imperfect world. And when everything has gone to hell, when you are up against the wall, you need adaptability. Max Mckeown, author and business expert, explains how to create a clever Plan B.
08 Mar 2012
| by Nicky Little
It's been just over six months since Tim Cook took over as Apple CEO. While he may not have the charisma of Steve Jobs, yesterday's new iPad launch shows he's got the mettle to ensure the firm's continuing success, says leadership expert Nicky Little.
Sales at electricals chain Dixons may be fizzling, but CEO Browett is still hot property. He has just been appointed senior vice president of retail at Apple.
'Despite my having done the right thing, none of the major Japanese institutional shareholders have offered one word of support to me.' Michael Woodford, the harried ex-CEO of Olympus, has dropped his bid to return to the camera and medical devices firm, after being frozen out by the board of investors....
'Digital natives' are Facebookers, tweeters, BBM addicts and blog-junkies with a minimum of 10 tabs open on their web browsers at all times. David Dumeresque of Tyzack has these top tips on making the most of this tech-savvy tribe.
'Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh wow.' Steve Jobs last words. The late Apple boss' sister Mona Simpson revealed his final few words at a memorial service held last week.