Author: Hugh Clack
How do small businesses survive the pandemic? They can also go hybrid
While the traditional business models for small manufacturers still exist, for example, manufacturing – wholesaler – retailer – customer, the pandemic has meant a drop in sales at the retail […]
The changing scenario of work – to be or not to be – online… are we turning into “hybrids”?
Continuing my series of articles related to the current crisis, I thought it was time to take a look at the situation for employers and employees now that things seem […]
Editorial
Welcome back to the autumn semester. If you are a regular reader of Insider, you will know that the past year of Insider was more challenging than most. We normally […]
Online Purchasing: Killing off local retailers?
Ever since the birth of the online store, there has been much debate about the Internet adversely affecting local retailers. Offering a vast selection of products in all shapes, sizes […]
Surviving remote meetings in business
Having to participate in meetings remotely via Teams, Skype, Zoom, or any other online platform, is not relatively new. Even before the current crisis we are all facing, for many […]
Forced remote working/studying – a blessing in disguise?
For the last 6 months, many people around the world have been forced into working or studying from home. As was explained in a recent webinar with Jason Fried on […]
The New Normal
Xamk students and staff have the opportunity to participate in the Nordic Business Forum live stream event “The New Normal” on Thursday 24.9.2020 from 12 noon, ABSOLUTELY FREE! The independent […]
The year 2020 – a disaster or an opportunity for business?
The year 2020 has certainly seen far reaching changes in the way many organisations operate, with Corona virus lockdowns forcing many businesses into bankruptcy, whilst others are still clinging on […]
Fashion, trends and future – The male grooming industry boom
The male of our species has always been paying attention to their look and appearance. In fact, we see the same behaviour in certain animal species whenever a mate is […]
Fashion, Trends, and Future – Watch your strap
Continuing on from an article I wrote just before the summer break, about the Watch Show Finland, I’m here to shed some light on the often overlooked, wristwatch strap. I […]