Jill Taylor

Oct 31, 2024 | fastcompany.com | Jill Taylor

The brain and business: what kind of partners are they? Candace Pert, professor of physiology and biophysics, has pointed to the mind/body connection in her discovery of the brain’s opiate receptor. Studying brain waves and their oscillating electrical voltage has also given us a rich understanding of neurotransmitters and the messages they send.

Mar 8, 2024 | fastcompany.com | Jill Taylor

By Jill Taylor5 minute ReadWhile companies have been engaging in social practices for some time, only in 2019 did the CEO Business RoundTable redefine the purpose of a corporation from ensuring profit to genuine engagement with its stakeholders. This change made world headlines and oriented corporations toward social responsibility.

Feb 9, 2024 | realbusiness.co.uk | Jill Taylor |Sebastian Duncan

Pre-emptive rights give some shareholders or equity holders the opportunity to purchase a number of newly issued shares for a limited period before they are offered externally to potential new investors. When a start-up seeks to raise further expansion capital through issuing fresh shares, the current owners can maintain their proportional stake and influence in a business. Without this step, new investors could dilute the ownership of the business.

Feb 8, 2024 | realbusiness.co.uk | Jill Taylor

Spectra founder Stuart Beaumont is helping SMEs offload the time-consuming aspects of their operations where they lack expertise, giving them the time to focus on growth. The average SME owner has their fingers in many pies including dealing with things they may not be experts in such as HR, compliance, health and safety, and more. The list of responsibilities mounts up, leaving many without the time to grow their business efficiently.

Feb 5, 2024 | realbusiness.co.uk | Jill Taylor |Joshua Stanley

As a sole trader, it’s important to be diligent with your bookkeeping to accurately track business performance, make informed decisions, manage taxes and plan strategically.