Online marketplaces send SME exports soaring
Britain is moving closer towards its stated export target according to a report from international payments provider WorldFirst, in large part due to online marketplaces.
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SMEs shun international trade and turn attention to domestic markets
Nearly two-thirds of SMEs (65 per cent) are concerned about the state of the global economy, and only seven per cent believe international trade is the greatest growth opportunity available to them, according to a new study.
Jean-Claude Juncker: The latest in a long line of European despots
Julius Caesar was an early adopter (“I came, I saw, I conquered ), Napoleon Bonaparte took up the mantel, Benito Mussolini fancied himself as such and Adolf Hitler came within an ace of succeeding. Now we have Jean-Claude Juncker.
Hedge your bets: Keeping an eye on the pound when trading overseas
Trading overseas is fraught with challenges, and one important thing is to keep an eye on domestic currencies.
Expansion has brought a real recruitment headache with it
By John Savage
John Savage has big plans for his heating and plumbing business but has hit a road block when it comes to finding the requisite people to hire, a recruitment headache he’s hoping won’t persist.
Businesses increasingly concerned about Brexit funding gap
Businesses accessing finance through the European Union are increasingly worried about what will happen to the funding gap after Brexit.
The EU GDPR: How businesses can start tackling the issue head on
By Staff writer
It may seem overwhelming, but tackling the EU GDPR strategically and logically will make the task more manageable for businesses.
Domestic politics have helped strengthen the pound, but is it enough?
By World First
The announcement of a snap election rallied the pound against a murky future, but there are many more factors at stake.
Turbulent times: Will we see a European recovery this year?
Every conversation that I have had about Europe in the past year or so has focused on the politics of the region more than the economics and a European recovery.
Transparency and consent: Why data protection legislation is getting stricter
By Staff writer
Whilst the GDPR will introduce significant changes to data protection legislation completely overhauling the current legal framework many bosses still haven?t given thought as to whether current processes comply with the new law.