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Groundhog Day is an American holiday which inspired the 1993 movie of the same name, starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell. Bill’s finds himself trapped in 'Groundhog Day', reliving it. Sometimes, when you arrive at your desk in the morning, you may find yourself feeling a little like Bill, with the sensation of being stuck with the same day over and over.

In the corporate world, pressure is put on managers to deliver the best from their teams, contributing to the overall success of a company. In recent years, business coaching has come to light as a successful way to bring about change in the workplace.

However, the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) and many of its approved centres are concerned about the approaches being taken.

We’ve all heard of the concept of Time Management, but how many of us would claim that we have really mastered it?

February is here, bringing with it the promise of romance, excitement, passion. For those stuck in stale relationships, however, this time of year acts as a difficult-to-ignore reminder that, if you’re honest with yourself, things could be better.

With the Government's Business Link closing in November this year. The financial turbulence experienced in recent years saw some of the largest companies in the UK closing their doors, not only leaving thousands unemployed, but also making the way clearer for new SMEs to appear.

The cost of living is on the rise again. According to the Financial Times, 'families now need to earn at least 20 percent more than last year to achieve a minimum acceptable standard of living'. As an example of the anticipated leap, a 'couple with two children now needs to earn a gross total of £36,800 compared with £29,727 last year.