Uber will not spell the end of black cabs, says Gett UK CEO Remo Gerber
On the back of rolling out its operations into 18 new cities in the UK, Real Business asked Remo Gerber, the UK CEO of taxi app Gett, what he thought the future had in store.
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The birth of Tech.London: How IBM benefits from backing Type A” London tech startups
To ensure London’s creativity continues to grow, Tech.London, an online information hub for startups and investors, has been unveiled by IBM and funding platform Gust. During an interview at the official launch, Real Business discovered the platform may just grow beyond the borders of London to help the entire UK tech economy achieve its true potential.
OUTstanding’s CEO on the value of inclusive marketing for diversity
Neil Bentley, chief executive of the professional network for LGBT and ally senior executives, spoke to Real Business about where companies should be focusing efforts to improve diversity and his aims for further transforming the workplace.
Fourex: On a journey to become the company cashing in on currency exchange
A business that aims to make converting money easy is drawing the attention of some big names – from TfL to Westfield London – and the founders of Fourex are hoping Richard Branson will be next on the list.
Low pay shouldn’t mean low value – Why I’m one of the lucky ones
On 28 May, we published an interview with Robert Stephenson-Padron, managing director of Penrose Care, a home care provider based in North London. Stephenson-Padron described the strongly ethical approach his business takes to valuing and supporting its predominantly female staff, and now we’re hearing from the other side of the fence.
Innis & Gunn CFO on BeerBond-fuelled growth plans and its new bar in an old strip club
Following a 19-year accountancy career, CFO David Cockburn joined Innis & Gunn to pursue an ambitious expansion plan. With the company labelled as the best-selling British bottled beer abroad and a funding scheme underway to construct a brewery, he’s undoubtedly helped the company take the drinks industry by storm.
The Living Wage debate: Caring for those that care is just good business
Picture care workers, cleaners and catering staff. These traditional women’s jobs have the unenviable distinction of being three of the lowest paid jobs in the UK – typically well below £10 per hour. And that’s a big problem – particularly in the adult social care sector, where attracting the very best is important to deliver quality of care.
Powwownow’s FD talks expansion plans and why the trusty telephone is still important
Conference call provider Powwownow has 1.7m users worldwide across 85 countries – so what’s next on the horizon
How YouTube has changed marketing Jamie Oliver, Barclaycard and notonthehighstreet discuss
It may be a bold sentiment, but YouTube has changed the world, both for consumers and businesses. With the platform having helped to eliminate barriers to entry for the production and distribution of media content, and blurring the boundary between customer and business, just how do the innovative businesses of today feel YouTube has changed the field of marketing
Tailing motoring giant BMW’s race into the UK’s sharing economy
The British sharing economy is rapidly picking up speed, so it seems rather fitting that luxury car manufacturer BMW has its foot pressed firmly down to accelerate through the market with ventures like JustPark and DriveNow.