Ending the year on a positive note, Britain’s manufacturers enjoyed the best three months for growth since 2014, with Eurozone growth stimulating demand for goods. According to industry statistics, expansion is now keenly anticipated and the most recent UK Marketing PMI figures reveal a developing trend for burgeoning activity and…
While Cybersecurity is often perceived as a business cost, it can also achieve new business growth heights. You just need to change your perspective… With the world being increasingly ‘cloud-first,’ cybersecurity is at the heart of digital business and, according to recent research, it is also a force for innovation…
In terms of effective use of established technology, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) recently identified the UK as straggling behind a league of nations. Describing the adoption of the best proven technologies as ‘the magpie approach,’ the CBI’s report claimed that that the government’s industrial strategy should emphasise that…
According to recent research, the flow of new ideas feeding science and innovation is dwindling. Does this imply that we are close to understanding all there is to understand? In short, no! But we do need to diversify our research methods and continue to invest heavily in new ways to…
A critical aspect of your business, never before has getting your marketing right been so important. Whether operating on a shoestring annual budget or a sizable monthly spend, making the most of your investment demands well-thought choices – especially when you are seeking to boost your brand and achieve sizable…
The results of a survey hosted by a legal publication suggest that while large law companies are growing, smaller firms are not. Asking readers to answer several questions, although the survey was not scientific or extensive, the responses make for interesting reading. Exploring the confidence level of lawyers based on…
Rapid business growth is the hope of every MD and Company Director the world over, but according to the US Small Business Administration (SBA) there are five basic components that need to be well observed if this is to be achieved. What’s your USP? Without knowing what sets you apart…
Taking role play to another level, the new initiative of an Edinburgh-based start-up is attracting a lot of attention and excellent prospects for UK growth. Aimed at transforming business training in critical decision-making, new company Games Without Frontiers has invested £500,000 in the scheme. This has resulted in the formulation…
With recent reports suggesting that businesses achieving three years of 20% growth represent just 2-4% of British SMEs, forward planning remains imperative for business owners. “But the approach needs to be for a marathon rather than a sprint; focus needs to be well into the future in order for maximum…
A survey by eProcurement Software Company Wax Digital turned up some interesting results recently. Namely, many UK companies confirm that although organic business growth is a trend, such success is bringing them more than a dozen growth challenges. A struggle to overcome obstacles and get to the next level was…