From Beijing to Barking: Re-discovering the Silk Roads
By Staff writer
For thousands of years, global trade was built on the flow of goods along the infamous Silk Roads and it still holds numerous exporting opportunities for UK businesses today.
Tag: Opportunities
How can SMEs rise to meet 2017 business challenges?
By Staff writer
For SMEs, there will be many 2017 business challenges and much uncertainty, but this also presents an array of opportunities across many sectors thanks to the more connected world and advances in technology.
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.
Words of wisdom from a 19-year-old on how to attract young talent
By Sam Hulme
What to do next” It’s the question facing each and every student on results day, be it GCSEs or A-Levels. Like most young people, I was unsure. It can be hard to know what you want to do and, for some, university seems like the logical next step. So what can your company do?
Unlikely organisations have piggybacked the Olympics and Notting Hill Carnival
You may think it tough for your firm to find a relevant tone of voice to capitalise on current affairs with, but we’ve got examples of big name, but unlikely, organisations that have embraced the success of Team GB during the Rio Olympics 2016 and the party mood of the forthcoming Notting Hill Carnival.
The importance of using tech to support innovation and unleash opportunities for business success
By Staff writer
Technology has a fundamental role to play in transforming how we do business and succeed. From handling customer orders to calling a colleague in another country, it is at the heart of all British firms.
Growing city populations present new opportunities for citizens, planners and the economy
Something historical happened at the beginning of 2015 – for the first time in human history, the number of people living in cities was larger than the number of people living in rural areas. This watershed event in urbanisation comes at the same time as a shift in perception, where cities are being viewed as a catalyst for a sustainable lifestyle rather than a challenge.
Getting sacked Is it the best incentive to start your own business
By Simon Brooke
Alan Sugar might have turned it into a catchphrase, but for most people hearing the words “you’re fired” is quite simply devastating. However, as we find out, it can provide a wealth of new opportunities.
New export country series: Getting your share of the exciting Indian market
Continuing with a series of four articles outlining some of the largest potential export markets for British SMEs, Apeksha Dixit, head of India Desk at Santander UK, talks us through some of the key considerations for British businesses which are looking to enter this dynamic market.
The numbers behind SMEs’ growing confidence of a bright future
By Jason Eatock
Despite the fact that small and medium businesses are having to work harder than ever to stay profitable, confidence in the economy continues to rise, says Jason Eatock, head of SME at Zurich.