The Hot 100 2016 is here and it may surprise you where growth is found
The annual Real Business ranking of the fastest growing private companies is here, and this year we have some fascinating sector, geography and age analysis of the Hot 100 2016.
Tag: Recession
At 12pm on 4 August 2016 the UK economy changed
When the Bank of England and governor Mark Carney cut interest rates to an all-time low of 0.25 per cent it was an admission that a storm is here – and it might be here to stay.
Five steps to become recession-proof: Economic gloom doesnt have to spell doom for UK SMEs
One of the truisms of life and business is that “every cloud has a silver lining”. The last recession certainly proved this for SMEs as they have driven the UK out of recession and to record employment levels. But as economic gloom lingers overhead, we’ve got five ways that companies can prepare for a shift in corporate climate.
Poundland gets the go-ahead to snap up rival 99p stores for 55m
By David Craik
Months after announcing the deal, Poundland has won watchdog approval to buy 99p Stores.
Charlie Mullins: Think Netflix and Burger King, not cocktails by the pool
One of the biggest threats to a business is complacency. We’ve all just escaped from a deep and devastating recession and the economy is heading in the right direction, but none of us can afford to stand still.
Harry Potter filmset builder diversifies into upcycling
A Barnsley craftsman, who specialises in making bespoke kitchen furniture, is perhaps not as well-known as he should be for the work he did in the first Harry Potter film. But he’s now taken his experience and made a bid to change the market.