In a previous life McChrystal wrote about asset management in the Middle East. A history and politics graduate from the north of Ireland, he now focuses his efforts a little closer to home.
Should British SMEs be worried about the EU referendum?
Ryan McChrystal
Jun 5 '15
The much-anticipated Queen’s speech included an EU Referendum Bill to deliver David Cameron’s promise of a public vote on the UK’s membership by the end of 2017. Does this spell disaster for SMEs?
Making the most of merchandise
Ryan McChrystal
Jun 4 '15
Brand merchandise has the potential to turn your customers into brand fans but if you’re out for quick gain you’ll just put people off
Speak easy: how public speaking can help grow your brand
Ryan McChrystal
Jun 3 '15
Putting yourself in front of an audience – be it on TV or a podium – can go a long way to promoting your business
Should British employees be fearing the rise of the machines?
Ryan McChrystal
Jun 2 '15
There’s a lot of talk of robots taking our jobs but do workers really need to be worried?
Why Brooklyn is fast becoming the next Silicon Valley
Ryan McChrystal
Jun 1 '15
Brooklyn is bursting at the seams with great tech companies. But how did the big apple’s bloodiest borough become its burgeoning borough?
Exclusivity clauses in zero hours contracts are now illegal
Ryan McChrystal
May 26 '15
New rules banning exclusivity clauses in zero hours contracts came into effect today
General Election 2015: shock result as Conservatives secure overall majority
Ryan McChrystal
May 8 '15
While the General Election result was a surprise to many, it does look set to restore confidence within the British business community
Rebooting the classroom: how UK tech companies are transforming education
Ryan McChrystal
May 6 '15
In the future, education will increasingly rely on strong digital skills. To promote and protect growth in the sector, businesses need to step up
Timing is key when putting your product on the shelf
Ryan McChrystal
May 6 '15
Getting your product on the supermarket shelf is seen as the golden ticket for many small business owners but how do you know when you are ready to make the leap?
Many obese workers now have disability protection
Ryan McChrystal
May 5 '15
Fat shaming and perceptions of laziness are rife in the British workplace. However, employers should tread carefully as the law now gives additional protection to many larger people
Are we facing a tech bubble?
Ryan McChrystal
May 5 '15
Billion-dollar valuations of companies like Uber and Shazaam are fuelling fears of a tech bubble. But are comparisons with the dot-com crash justified?
A watercooler moment with… Chris Noblet
Ryan McChrystal
Apr 24 '15
A watercooler moment with Chris Noblet, CEO of Rivo, the risk management software platform