businesses

Before the 2022 Women’s Euros, it was a long time since England won a major trophy in football.

The CBI has urged the government to act, recommending it freezes business rates for another year and rapidly implements targeted support. Without this support, the CBI warns that otherwise viable businesses may collapse.  Two-thirds of…

Every business leader will be feeling the pressure to articulate a net zero transition plan, as stakeholders continue to demand more action from companies to tackle the climate crisis. But as we see more companies being called out for…

There are numerous risks that business owners must be aware of if they are to effectively navigate the markets and find success among their competitors. However, while most decision-makers focus on factors such as financial, operational,…

In the UK, 70 companies are giving their 3,300 employees a three-day weekend from Monday. Though the employees won’t see any reduction in pay,  they are expected to maintain their typical levels of productivity.   The trial has been…

Modern Chief Executives: overstretched, overworked, everyone wants a piece of them. Their work/life balance tilts dramatically towards work. They operate in a world of increasing uncertainty, often overseeing a business model of staggering…

Many of the greatest challenges facing business leaders involve the here and now. Think reckoning with staffing and supply chain issues. Establishing team autonomy and respect for individuals and their circumstances. Ensuring growth targets…

Remember that not every option will work for every company, so be sure to tailor these ideas to fit your specific needs. With a bit of creativity and hard work, you can turn your business around and start seeing a healthy influx of cash.…

The UK’s economic recovery has got the vast majority of businesses concerned about inflation for the first time in at least a decade. The current CPI is set at 6.1% as of February 2022 but is expected to rise to 8% by the end of spring,…

Without much forewarning, leaders have had to make strategic decisions which on one hand affect their immediate P&L and on the other will affect the long term corporate strategic direction. Pulling out of a market or identifying new…

A vast majority of chief executives worldwide were torpedoed into uncharted territory when the coronavirus crisis struck two years ago. None of us leaders had experienced anything like the pandemic before. Keeping businesses above water…

We speak with Alexandra Kobler who currently serves as the CEO of Die Bodenschmiede - a flooring company in the building industry. After more than 20 years in management positions and most recently as a manager for KPMG, Alexandra founded…