“I am convinced that there are only two types of companies: those that have been hacked and those that will be. Even they are converging into one category: companies that have been hacked and will be hacked again,” is the stark observation of the former Director of the FBI. Below Parth Desai, CEO at Pelican, […]
People will tell you that failure is not an option, and by now you’ll have likely embedded this in the foundations of your behaviour. But according to Jonathan Sharp, Director of Britannic Technologies, there are several options, and failure is one of them. The fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) is upon us with the proliferation […]
Many companies face financial issues at some stage on their natural life. You just need to look at the recent liquidations of some of the high street’s top shops, Toys r Us, Maplin, BHS, etc. For businesses facing significant cash flow problems, liquidation can become a very real threat. There are various procedures for liquidating […]
UK SMEs plan to achieve high growth targets this year and are intent on leveraging what they see as unique advantage of agility and flexibility to help them adapt to changing customer demands, according to the latest research from American Express. In a global study of senior executives of 3,000 SMEs, American Express and Oxford […]
Looking after and influencing your workforce no matter the size of your organisation is a challenging task. Gaining employee engagement and commitment to company goals requires a strong ability to influence and persuade to effectively motivate your workforce. Simon de Cintra, presentation coach and author of ‘Unlock Your Business Voice - How to Speak As […]
The latest on Tesla’s most prominent rising star, Elon Musk, is that he and his company burn around $6,500 per minute on average. The company risks being insolvent before the end of the year, and the way Tesla is funded and spends money is like no other. Elon Musk has managed to put it off […]
Geneva is once again the most expensive location in Europe for business travellers according to research by global mobility experts, ECA International. On average, the total cost of a standard business trip to Geneva is GBP 554 a day, compared to GBP 448 in London. “Swiss cities once again dominate the most expensive places for […]
There's an old saying in life which states that you need to speculate to accumulate, and this is especially true when attempting to build wealth and secure your financial future. Opening a savings account is the most simple embodiment of this rule, as it requires you to commit a certain amount of your monthly disposable […]
The retail infection is spreading at an alarming rate. The likes of Amazon and Walmart dominate sales through online platforms, leaving high street shopping in the shadows. It’s already a commonly agreed statement that retail consumer buying is on the low, with only bankruptcies in the future ahead. In 2017 a grand 50 US retailers […]
Online research from TDX Group, an Equifax company, reveals that 45% of people think it’s too easy to get into debt, with a further 20% stating that banks and other lenders need to be stricter about the amount they lend to consumers. The survey, conducted with Gorkana, also highlighted that 68% of people think a […]
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) enforcement date is only a month away, yet research has shown that many businesses are still unprepared for the biggest changes in data protection laws since the 1990s. According to a Populus survey carried out at the beginning of the year, 60% of respondents state they are not “GDPR […]
Businesses are failing to prepare for the impact an exit from the EU will have on their tax affairs, according to BDO’s recent VAT report. When looking at tax strategies, 65% of UK businesses confirmed that they do not have a formal VAT strategy in place, whilst 38% admit their VAT strategy is only somewhat […]
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