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Meet Wenlock and Mandeville

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

By now you've probably come across Wenlock and Mandeville, the official London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games mascots that were officially unveiled at the end of May

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Like clockwork: Swiss watches

Monday, July 12, 2010

We take a look at the state of the Swiss watchmaking industry and check out the latest models. By Robin Swithinbank

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Top ten tips for getting a new job

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Tor Macleod offers tips on how to get the right job more quickly in today’s tough market

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Backing the right horse

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Footballer Michael Owen and Betfair co-founder Andrew Black are taking on the racing world with their own stable. But can they make it pay? Colin Cameron reports

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The World Cup... in profits

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

The FIFA World Cup Finals will be watched by millions around the globe and generate billions of pounds in revenue. But where will all the money go?

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The value of sponsorship

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Tim Crow explains why sponsorship still works for brands - and how to get the best value for money

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The business world has always been  full of animal allusions: think of fat cats, bull and bear markets, loan sharks,  the rat race and donkey work, not to mention the proverbial elephant in  the room. The truth is that animals can teach us plenty about the world of work, and often  in unexpected ways. Derek Harbinson introduces our very own animal management consultancy team...

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Mentality:
think your way to the top

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Joe Sillett interviewed a host of Britain's most successful sportspeople for a book on the mental characteristics that helped them get to the top. On the following pages you'll  find a sample of what they told him — words that can offer inspiration for both the sports pitch and the sales pitch

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Who runs Hollywood?

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

The powerful mavericks who once ran Hollywood have been replaced by committees who are ultimately answerable to their shareholders. Liza Foreman reports

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