Competition is all around us, so why make it even harder for your business by staying offline? A lot of resistance to making the most of digital business tools comes from those who should be leading the charge – that is, the C-suite of top executives in business. John Cleary of Cost Management Specialists warns if you haven't introduced a digital strategy for your products and services, you'll be overrun by your competitors who could offer their products and services faster and more cheaply.

If you're overwhelmed by a tide of daily emails flooding your inbox, you're not alone. But what can you do to take control of your routine? Dermot Crowley has written a practical, step-by-step guide: 'Smart Work – how to boost your activity in 3 easy steps'. It comes down to the very tools we're so familiar without realising their true potential.

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