In today’s interconnected world, the growth prospects for businesses have transcended geographical boundaries. International trade and communication have ushered in a new era of possibilities, allowing companies to extend their reach to a global scale. However, with these opportunities come unique challenges, particularly in marketing. To effectively cater to diverse audiences across different cultures, languages, […]
A new report published by The Entrepreneurs Network, a think tank representing Britain’s entrepreneurial community, has revealed the critical contribution immigrants make to the British economy. In Job Creators 2023, researchers found that 39% of the UK’s 100 fastest growing businesses had a foreign-born founder, despite immigrants comprising just 14.5% of the total UK population. […]
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of renowned brands such as Tesla and SpaceX, recently acknowledged the potential downfall of X, the rebranded version of Twitter. This confession coincides with a glitch that led to the disappearance of pictures and links published before December 2014. In a recent post on X, Musk expressed his […]
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has been urged to freeze business rates again, amid warnings that a multi-billion hike in bills could dent investment and leave many small firms “on the brink”. Last autumn the chancellor announced a major support package worth £13.6 billion to help businesses still recovering from the pandemic. It included freezing business rates, […]
After a period of unprecedented challenges brought about by Covid restrictions, Disney’s British arm has made a remarkable recovery, much to the delight of theatre-goers and Disney fans alike. Drawing income from across Europe, the company’s UK-based operations have witnessed a surge in revenue, thanks to the easing of Covid restrictions and a boost in […]
As the first major global AI safety summit approaches, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is yet to provide crucial details such as an exact date and invitee lists, as officials from four counties around the world urge the UK to speed up the planning process, according to spokespeople from Politico. Earlier this year, the UK announced […]
Raffolux, the UK’s leading digital raffle platform has announced a special celebration in honour of the Lionesses’ success in the FIFA Women’s World Cup as the current favourites to win the competition. As a token of appreciation for their employees’ hard work this year so far, Raffolux will be granting them a well-deserved day off […]
Business confidence is high among SME leaders in the UK, with three in five forecasting increases in revenue over the next 12 months. Small businesses have been under unprecedented strain over the past few years, with the Covid-19 pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis and ongoing economic volatility creating persistent and cumulative challenges. Yet the majority of […]
What’s clear from Deloitte’s Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey 2023 is that environmental and social governance (ESG) is now firmly on the corporate agenda. This year, it leapt right up the priority list, from seventh place to second. Elevating ESG, however, is tough to deliver. In practice, it is hugely dependent upon good supplier data, […]
Bookshop.org, the ethical book-buying alternative to Amazon, has now generated £3 million in profit since its launch for the 570 independent bookshops using the platform, and is setting the goal to increase online sales for indies by five times in the next five years. The news comes as a new survey from the Booksellers Association […]