Blog: Business

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Blending 'Off the Job' training to meet sector needs

As the University of Derby marks National Apprenticeship Week 2021 (8-14 February), Andy Dowling, Apprenticeships Business Development Manager at the University, explores why a blend of 'off' and 'on the job' training is proving to be a winning formula for students and businesses alike.

Posted: 12 February 2021
By: The Corporate Communications Team
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More stores leave the high street - how can retailers survive the pandemic?

Parminder Johal, Head of Discipline for Accounting and Finance, and Richard Maksymowicz, Associate Lecturer, both at the University of Derby, discuss online retailers taking on high street brands and explore the impact Covid-19 is having on long-standing retailers.

Posted: 5 February 2021
By: The Corporate Communications Team
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Brexit Trade Deal: A Fishy Tale from History

Professor Keith McLay, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Education at the University of Derby, finds historic parallels in the on-going Brexit discussions relating to the sovereignty of the seas and the battle for fishing rights.

Posted: 14 December 2020
By: Professor Keith McLay
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Gin consumption up, but are marketers getting it wrong

Chrissie Rowell, Lecturer in Marketing and Advertising at the University of Derby, discusses her recent research into the purchase and consumption of gin, and how it shows the extent to which women are driving the popularity of the spirit.

Posted: 14 December 2020
By: Chrissie Rowell
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Isolation: a bane or boon?

Dr Koushik Das Sarma, Programme Facilitator for the Small Business Leadership Programme at the University of Derby, explores how SME leaders are coping with the effects of Covid-19 on business and the vital support needed to help them get ahead of the curve.

Posted: 14 December 2020
By: Dr Koushik Das Sarma
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Taking an entrepreneurial outlook to weather the perfect storm

Professor Kamil Omoteso, Pro Vice-Chancellor Dean of the College of Business, Law and Social Sciences, discusses what can be done to not only rebuild the SME sector but to take it to new levels of entrepreneurship across the UK.

Posted: 10 December 2020
By: Professor Kamil Omoteso
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Seeking out opportunities to succeed

University of Derby graduate David Hambling is the owner of The Joy of Pages, a publishing services company based in Derbyshire. He set up his business with the help of our Be The Boss programme.

Posted: 8 December 2020
By: David Hambling
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Making a big noise for Small Business Saturday

Bev Crighton, Senior Lecturer in Business and Management at the University of Derby, explains why and how we should join the University's Small Business Saturday virtual celebration on Saturday 5 December.

Posted: 3 December 2020
By: Bev Crighton
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A reason to Christmas shop

Professor Carley Foster, Head of the Centre for Business Improvement at the University of Derby, discusses the implications for the high street in the run up to Christmas and beyond.

Posted: 2 December 2020
By: Professor Carley Foster
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Black Friday 2020: Will it be the last? 

Barbara Tomasella, Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Derby, discusses the impact of Covid-19 on Black Friday and gives her advice on how to shop responsibly.

Posted: 27 November 2020
By: Barbara Tomasella