Global business confidence holds steady, but there are challenges ahead
Global business confidence is at its highest in 12 months, with confidence amongst UK businesses holding up relative to the previous quarter.
Tag: Investment
Don’t ignore the importance of broadband speeds to home-based firms
By Staff writer
We need to shine a spotlight not only on the need to provide universal access to superfast broadband, but the harmful effect out-dated Internet could have on home businesses.
Steering a business through recession and coming out stronger on the other side
Kirsty Taylor made the bold decision to launch her business in 2009, when the country was still in the middle of a recession. We caught up with her to find out how she got her business to grow in troubling times.
M&A: Is there an alternative
Expanding by way of acquisition has long been a popular route for growing a business. However, M&A is not without its risks and, from Time Warner and AOL to eBay and Skype, history shows that maximising the “on paper” upsides when bringing two businesses together is not always straightforward.
Funding and long-term philosophy: Ingredients needed for UK to create its own Google
If Britain’s tech scene is really as thriving as people boast, then where is the UK’s Google Many have sought to answer the question, with investor Neil Woodford being the latest to offer his opinion on the matter.
Three things every tech investor needs to look out for
For the past few years, technology has been among the hottest areas for investment around the world. Real disruption is being made through the use of technology, particularly in sectors which have become reliant on cloud or open platforms to create solutions to age-old problems.
Former Barclays banker swaps pounds for ounces in marijuana venture investment
There was previously no such thing as a mainstream marijuana entrepreneur or investor. How things have changed.
Does Uber defeat by Chinese rival Didi spell trouble for the taxi firm
After years of attempting to dominate the Chinese market by batting away the nation’s biggest taxi firm with a stick, Uber has decided to end the costly struggle by selling its operations in the Eastern Asia nation.
What firms are most likely to gain investment on Dragons Den
It often pays to know what firms have previously garnered investment before you pitch your business – so if you’re thinking of going on Dragons’ Den, here are a few stats that will make you celebrate… or not.
Richard Branson hosts sudden Brexit Q&A: Leaving EU is devastating business bloodbath
In a frank and impromptu Q&A in front of the press today, Real Business heard first-hand of the Virgin founder’s fury and upset at the nation’s decision to leave the European Union, claiming that it’s been a “bloodbath” since the announcement was made.