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Selected industry experts bring you insight and expert advice, across a range of sectors.
Plan for success instead of New Year’s resolutions
Do away with silly New Year's resolutions and get organised with a clear and measurable plan for success.
North West market predictions 2024: A case of history repeating itself?
Around this time every year, I have the unenviable task of predicting what might happen across the North West property market over the next 12 months. While it’s always a privilege to be asked, it’s not always so easy to paint an optimistic or original picture.
Co-creation: the key to successful workplace change
Traditional change methods often rely on a top-down approach, where key decisions are made by a select few behind closed doors. How can you encourage employee participation and how to do you get ready for change?
Play the street life
Although each city is unique, not all are created equal. The way we design has a profound impact on our quality of life, our health, and our environment. At the heart of the enigma; some cities are designed for people, while others are designed for cars.
Non-Domestic Rating Act: your responsibilities explained
The Non-Domestic Rating Bill has now become the Non-Domestic Rating Act and the changes represent the most significant overhaul of business rates in decades. But will it make a difference to most businesses?
Once upon a time in the built environment…
Storytelling is central to our species. Turning it to our advantage in a marketing context can help us grow our audience and improve our revenue.
Update on serviced office assessments and rating cowboys
There is now a chance the Valuation Office will accept agreements that allow serviced office providers to maintain flexibility, while ensuring tenants retain 'paramount control.'
Embracing your Christmas 2023 campaign mindfully
Yep, it’s November. That means if you haven’t started thinking about your Christmas 2023 campaign, you’re already a bit behind. The good news is there’s still time to get your ducks in a row.
Making progress sometimes means stepping back
As placemakers, it's sometimes useful to be reminded that we don't always need to be in the driving seat as long as our customers know we're with them for the journey.
7 things you need to do when building a new website
Your website will require some love and attention every blue moon. Here’s how to plan for success when redesigning it.
Testing the political appetite for new nuclear power
Cavendish's recent survey suggests that Northern MPs would back new nuclear power projects in their areas.
Place North West-ing the night away: Place Party 2023
2023’s Place Party was a barnstorming night to remember for all the right reasons. What’s more, It’s a positive goldmine of opportunities. How can we capitalize on these kind of events?
Redefining the British city: a European perspective
Does the answer to our flawed housing model lie in urban form and increasing inner-city density consistently?
Climbing that mountain
With a clutch of firms marking important anniversaries this month, what can we learn from them in sustaining a business past its first decade?
Car crash decision to reject nutrient neutrality amendments heightens UK’s housing crisis
Just when it seemed that common sense was finally prevailing, the protracted saga around nutrient neutrality is set to rumble on into 2024.
Gearing towards a car-free city
As an urban planning concept gaining traction, the 15-minute city brings basic necessities closer to communities. This includes access to housing, jobs, schools, healthcare, leisure and green space.
What will you be remembered for?
We’re so often caught up with details that simply aren’t that important. Let's focus on what matters - what we should really be remembered for.
Building sustainability into your brand – when to and when not to do it
If you're doing the work necessary to deliver sustainable projects, you should shout about it. But beware of overselling yourself, the consequences can be disastrous.
Manchester shows again how devolution can unlock complex sites
Does anybody reading this use Salford Central Station to get into the city? I do. What an embarrassment, right?
Government clamping down on empty business rates misuse
The government is proposing to extend the six week rule in an effort to cut down on empty rates mitigation.
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