Opinion

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The Budget 2016: Why investing in science is great for British business

Towards the end of his career, early computer pioneer Douglas Englebert remarked that the digital revolution was the most significant progression in the history of humanity. He was right – no single development in all of history has had such a transformative impact on the way we see, think and interact with the world around us.

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To lead driverless car race we’ll need to change perception of “horrified” Brits

Driverless cars are an innovation set to generate billions of pounds in new business around the world. With Britain’s motoring sector enjoying a renaissance, both government and industry are keen to ensure the country plays a leading role in driving such technology – but the opinions of the nation’s populace could get in the way.

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Brexit: How SMEs can ride the waves of market tremors

Market jitters have been rife over the last few weeks following confirmation there will be an EU referendum in June 2016 and sterling has been left vulnerable as a result.

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The Budget 2016: What SMEs can expect in terms of tax

The 2016 Budget could include some unexpected measures as chancellor George Osborne again takes steps to "balance the books" of the UK economy. Richard Godmon, head of corporate tax at Menzies, took a quick look at what changes the tax landscape could soon be facing.

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Ten justifications for the UK leaving the EU

By the end of 2017, Brits will be asked a question that nobody has asked them for 42 years: "Should the UK remain a member of the European Union " According to Stephen Archer, director at Spring Partnerships, we should opt to leave the EU.

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Management of angry customers by Missguided is like waving a red rag to a bull

Women’s fashion site Missguided crashed on 14 March – a result of a 50 per cent off sale sending customers wild. However, with transactions unavailable, shoppers were left frustrated and the company’s banter-based updates did little to placate customers.

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The seven-year journey from startup to PLC

Three friends brainstorming in a Copenhagen loft using an old kitchen door as a desk makes Zendesk’s initial chapter sound a bit like an outtake scene from The Hangover. However, now a billion-dollar company operating around the world, the business has gone from startup to PLC in just seven years.

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The dangers of parody Twitter accounts to brand reputation

While on one side a business can’t really claim to have made it unless someone out there has created a gag Twitter account to poke fun at said named company, there is a danger that these channels can do serious damage to a brand.

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The EU debate: A critical role for business

The EU referendum is the biggest political decision to face Britain for a generation. But while the discussion is gaining daily prominence – it is evident that the outcome will have far reaching consequences for business – there are still some companies choosing to remain mute on the topic.