Blick Rothenberg, a leading audit, tax, and business advisory firm, is urging the UK government to reintroduce VAT-free shopping relief for international tourists in support of the country’s fashion industry. As London Fashion Week celebrates its 40th anniversary, Gabby Donald, Corporate Tax Partner at the firm, highlights the significant contributions of the UK fashion and […]
With so many ways to pay both in-store and online, consumers now expect this level of choice in every aspect of their lives – and we’ve seen B2C businesses adapt and cater to this. This level of adaptation at speed cannot be said for the B2B sector, which has been slower to offer the same […]
AI innovation is continuing to surge at an exponential rate – with research from McKinsey revealing that 72% of businesses have implemented AI into at least one business function. In response to the increased adoption of AI by businesses, more companies are beginning to appoint Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) to help harness the benefits that […]
Sir Rocco Forte, the luxury hotelier behind Rocco Forte Hotels, has criticised the current government’s “anti-growth” policies, warning that they are pushing Britain back to the economic challenges of the 1970s. Forte, whose business includes the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh and Brown’s in London, claimed that policies “based on socialism” are driving away investment and […]
Some business partnerships are just meant to be and last for many years, even after the namesakes have long left the business. Think M&S, founded in 1884 by Michael Marks and Thomas Spencer. But not all business founders have as much enduring success. In a previous article I covered the issue of how lonely being […]
Perception is a powerful force that influences how we view the world and, in turn, how the world views us. Today’s environment is saturated with social media and influencers covering all areas of the market, leading to perception becoming even more critical for a brands success. How you see the world around you is your […]
My business and work combine a variety of disciplines, including professional organising and decluttering, the psychology of people’s relationship to their home, and interior and spatial design. As a result, the range of people who have influenced and inspired me are also quite a diverse bunch. One of the first people to inspire me in […]
I’ll say it straight: I’m backing Kamala Harris for President of the United States. Yes, you read that right. While the current political circus across the pond often feels like a far-off Netflix drama that’s both compelling and maddening, there’s something about Harris that makes you stop scrolling, sit up, and think, “Hang on, she […]
As the leaves turn crisp and golden this October, the nation’s business owners will be bracing themselves for a political event that could redefine their future: the unveiling of Rachel Reeves’ first budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Reeves, a figure who has climbed the Labour ranks with a reputation for being both sharp and […]
Good growth: the interconnection between shareholder and stakeholder value, where social, economic and environmental factors combine to create sustainable change. In a world where acting purposefully matters, businesses need to demonstrate that they can grow in the right way at the right pace. It’s not just about good intentions. It’s about delivering positive outcomes while […]