December 2016 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know
These last few months have been mired with uncertainty, so it stands to reason the figures comprising our December 2016 economic statistics roundup reflect it.
Tag: Brexit
We need both business optimism and efficiency changes
It is traditional to enter a new year with business optimism, hope and ambition. However, 2017 has the prospects for being one of the most challenging we ve faced in recent years.
Let them eat chaos 2017 economic predictions
What can we expect from the year ahead Jeremy Cook, from World First, gives his 2017 economic predictions as part of an exclusive two-part series.
How to build teams and relationships after divisive situations like Brexit
By Staff writer
Whatever divisive situation you are facing, don’t give up! It is always possible to build teams or rebuild relationships and overcome conflict, even if it seems unlikely on the surface. Let’s explore.
Brexit has potential for profit rather than pain
By Staff writer
Keshav Murugesh, CEO of WNS, discusses how the triggering of Article 50 may exacerbate the UK’s talent shortage by making it more expensive to recruit top staff. Nonetheless, Brexit has potential to help the global economy.
Fujitsu gazes into the future of Britain’s financial services
By Staff writer
What will 2017 hold for the UK’s financial services sector” It’s a question Anthony Duffy, director of retail banking at Fujitsu UK & Ireland, seeks to answer after a look in his crystal ball.
November 2016 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know
Economists from Warwick Business School (WBS), on their mission to see into the future, found little evidence to suggest Brexit would lead to disappointing growth in 2017. But it hasn’t stopped our November 2016 economic statistics feature from unveiling a few bumps in the road.
What worries keep Irish business leaders awake at night?
Real Business has been in Dublin as a guest of Sage, where we heard from a variety of Irish business leaders, who discussed the economic problems that are keeping them awake at night as part of the Sage Ireland Debate.
To create a skilled workforce, Philip Hammond must give people of Britain the right tools
The British people need the right tools, if we wish to stand any hope of creating a truly skilled workforce that will make UK business a success.
How can you achieve export success post-Brexit?
By Staff writer
As director of Canagan, a food provider for 5,000 pet shops throughout the world in 35 different countries, we thrive on export success.