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Sometimes Businesses Don’t Need More Advice.
Sometimes businesses do not need another strategy session. They need practical help getting things done. Here’s why Jessanol is making structured business support a more central part of its services.
13 Minutes and Counting: The Battle to Rescue Your Team’s Focus
AI was meant to make work easier, but for many SME teams the reality feels noisier. This blog explores how AI is changing productivity, focus and engagement, and what small business leaders can do to help teams work with more clarity and less distraction.
10am for the win: who are you excluding from your business events?
Event timing can quietly decide who feels able to attend your business events, workshops, webinars or networking sessions. This blog explores why the time you choose matters, who may be unintentionally excluded, and how a more thoughtful approach can help more people say yes.
I Went Looking for Learning Tech SMEs Can Actually Use
I went to Learning Technologies looking for tools SMEs could actually use, and came away with a more useful question. Do small businesses need more learning tech, or do they need clearer structure, better curation and practical support that fits the way they really work?
3 Simple Ways to Show ROI on Funded Learning (Without Overcomplicating It)
Struggling to show ROI on funded learning?
You don’t need complex frameworks or heavy reporting.
Here are three simple, practical ways to evidence impact and turn learning into something tangible, measurable, and meaningful.
What Counts as ‘Good’ Learning When It’s Funded by Public Money?
When money is spent on learning, whether public funding or internal budget, there’s an expectation it delivers value. But what does “good” actually look like? This blog explores how to sense-check learning investment and ensure it leads to real, measurable impact.
5 Training Tactics SMEs Can Use This Week (Without Rebuilding Everything)
Most SME training gets completed but not used. These five simple tactics help you connect learning to real work, so it actually sticks and makes a difference day-to-day.
We Don’t Have Budget… Or Do We Just Not Want to Spend It?
Funding is secured. The intent is there. So why does progress stall when it comes to actually using it?
This blog explores the hidden tension organisations face and how turning funding into something tangible can make impact easier to show, and far more valuable.
Why Your Training Isn’t Paying Off (and How to Tell Before You Waste More Time)
Most SMEs invest time in training that feels productive at the time, but doesn’t actually change anything. If you’re not sure whether your training is worth the time, this will help you sense-check it before you invest any more.
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