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Tag: Predictions

Spring Budget could include SME tax cuts and regional investment

February 13, 2020

By Annie May Noonan

It’s likely the Spring Budget will announce regional infrastructure investment as a priority with some tax cuts for smaller businesses.

Why technology is the most exciting thing about

February 7, 2020

By Mike Smith

We’re still only in early 2020, signs already indicate that there’s a lot to be excited about, especially in the world of tech.

Black Friday predictions: From frenzied discount day to prolonged Christmas sale

November 22, 2018

By Gavin Masters

Gavin Masters, industry principal at Maginus, provides commentary on what he expects to see from Black Friday this year.

My prediction of the five Apprentice 2017 candidates to make the final

November 27, 2017

By Mark Wright

With three The Apprentice 2017 candidates fired in the latest episode, Lord Sugar isn’t taking any prisoners. Knowing the process first-hand, 2014 winner Mark Wright has predicted his final five.

Casting an eye over the 2017 fintech industry

January 9, 2017

By Staff writer

The New Year is here and the 2017 fintech industry holds the potential for exciting new developments, as well as having to come against a fast moving landscape and political impacts.

Five 2017 technology trends for businesses to prepare for ?

December 30, 2016

By Staff writer

What 2017 technology trends will take the business world by storm” There are five standout developments to prepare for.

Let them eat chaos 2017 economic predictions

December 21, 2016

By Jeremy Thomson-Cook

What can we expect from the year ahead Jeremy Cook, from World First, gives his 2017 economic predictions as part of an exclusive two-part series.

New year, new attacks: Cyber security predictions for 2016

January 4, 2016

By Thomas Fischer

As 2015 is left behind, it’s clear it was not the best year for cyber security. Thomas Fischer, principal threat researcher for Digital Guardian, looks at the highest profile hacks of 2015 and how cyber security will evolve in 2016.

Predictions on how the UK will change in the next 30 years Back to the Future style

October 21, 2015

By Shane Schutte

Although several of Back to the Future II’s predictions fell through, we did end up getting hoverboards, wearable technology and video calls. As such, Real Business tried to find out what the world of 2045 will look like.

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