By David Pester
In his comprehensive Spending Review in November, chancellor George Osborne confirmed details about the government’s vision for regional devolution in England. Following the stream of devolution deals struck in the run-up to the review – including those for Sheffield City Region, the North East and the West Midlands – he revealed that a number of other deals were progressing at a steady pace.
By Mark Wright
Despite the fact Black Friday sales are forecasted to top a massive £1bn in 2015, there is still debate from big retailer bosses as to whether they will reap rewards by participating in the mass sale frenzy.
Business owners and managers face a multitude of decisions on a daily basis. One decision which holds, or should hold, high priority is the implementation of technology.
By David Craik
Businesses need to work hard at customer acquisition and retention schemes if each can be expected to stay ahead of the competition.
By David Craik
Businesses must be adaptable and agile and constantly look around for new export hot-spots.
By Elinor Hull
Elinor Hull, associate director at LOC Consulting, puts forward her case for dropping the outdated term “strategy” in favour of a more relevant, and useful, approach – bringing together the right language and action to underscore intentions.
Benjamin Franklin once said, “When you are finished changing, you are finished.” These are wise words that apply just as powerfully to business as they do to individuals.
As part of a four-strong series of articles analysing some of the biggest potential export markets for British SMEs, Alvaro Alamillo, Santander UK’s America expert, first examines the US – explaining why businesses should look at it, where opportunities are and when is the best time to push the button.
Real Business has joined forces with technology partner O2 Business to provide one lucky reader with two tickets to see the England rugby team take on rivals France in the QBE International Series at Twickenham.
With software and online tools providing one of the best, and quickest, ways to increase productivity, we find out from TopLine Comms founder Heather Baker why business leaders mustn’t be afraid to first experiment with it, and then reflect why it might not have worked if the desired effect was not found.
