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Tag: Optimism

Why the best entrepreneurs are optimistic realists

June 1, 2020

By Charlie Mullins

Pimlico Plumbers boss, Charlie Mullins talks all things optimistic and why this mindset is essential for entrepreneurs during this challenging time.

Businesses should not fear regulations or see them as an export barrier

July 31, 2018

By David Craik

Despite export figures being at an all-time high, concerns over regulation are holding businesses back.

Uncertainty remains high but FDs now more optimistic about financial prospects

June 5, 2017

By Shane Schutte

Canvassing the views of 1,580 CFOs and FDs across 19 European countries, Deloitte found UK businesses to be more optimistic when compared to the months after the referendum vote.

We need both business optimism and efficiency changes

January 4, 2017

By Charlie Mullins

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.

Booming confidence in UK service sector at highest point in 14 years

August 28, 2015

By David Craik

The latest quarterly CBI service sector survey showed the services sector is bouncing back after a weak start in 2015.

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