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The Big Impact of Small Businesses

SMEs are often held up as the “engine of growth” for the UK economy. They are regarded as a vital source of job creation, and heavily relied upon for the continued progression and development of our country. read more

 

BRICS May Be Hitting A Wall, But There Is A New Opportunity In Town

Brazil Russia, India, China, and now there is a new member — South Africa. The BRICs have become the BRICS. Their rise is seemingly unstoppable. That is good news or bad news, depending on your own particular view point. read more

 

The UK’s Challenge, A Sinking Pound, And The Big Chance

The pound is falling. That is a catastrophe, right? Furthermore, the fall is going to continue. Oh woe is us. Well actually I see some potential good news on the UK economy over the horizon, but it depends on an ‘if’. read more

 

The UK Should Avoid A Triple Dip, And Beyond The Doom, There Is Some Hope

Recession. What do we mean by that? In the UK and Europe we say a recession occurs when GDP contracts for two quarters in succession. read more

 

Please, No More DIY Business Solutions!!!

The problem that most business owners (our customers) have is that they think that they can do most things themselves. Wrong. Seriously wrong! As a seasoned but seriously under-performing DIY man about the house I can assure you that there are a couple of things that you need to know: read more

 

I Am Furious. Really Furious

Perfectly nice people with perfectly nice businesses are going bust left, right and centre. Big businesses, small businesses, all sizes of businesses. It is outrageous. It is obscene and a disgrace. read more

 

Watching Sales Increase by 150% In A Recession!!!

As people feel the full bite of the recession, the quest to survive puts more pressure on the need to find more and better clients. One key problem, poor sales performance, read more

 

Research — why you need it

These days, whatever business you’re involved in, achieving success is harder. Markets are full of good products, good services, great branding and fantastic advertising. Our behaviours become established quite quickly when we make a purchase from a new category. So, conversely, getting someone to switch out of their normal pattern of buying takes a really strong nudge. read more

 

Why The Celebration?

The good news has come in many shapes and forms: from the US, from Germany, China, and — would you believe it — the UK has seen a dollop of encouraging news. read more

 

What’s Occurring In The UK economy?

Once again the UK saw contraction. UK output declined by 0.3 per cent in Q4 last year, say the statisticians. It is not in recession, not yet – by the technical definition, anyway. But it may be soon. Yet UK employment is at an all-time high. read more