Business

Whilst much of our business activity is now conducted over the internet, as of yet, there is nothing that can quite match the benefits that come from physical, and actual, networking. It’s one of the oldest and most reliable ways to build working relationships and for all its perks, it’s something that the internet doesn’t yet offer. In a classic conference or event situation, you’re bound to meet many new faces and it would be almost impossible to make a...

China’s economy has experienced an astronomical boom over the past decade. Its contribution to the global economy is at its highest point ever. According to the last quarter reports on the Chinese economy, it has recorded its highest growth rate average in the last 30 years, and it is now the second largest economy in the world. It is safe to assume there is a growing opportunity for foreign companies to expand their business in China. But to create a...

The localism concept has taken the world by storm. People want to support local brands, which has given rise to all sorts of microbrands. In the UK, it is estimated that six out of 10 consumers are looking for smaller, local brands as oppose to bigger brands. This movement has hit all sorts of industries, such as restaurants that sale local foods, local designers, and even local watchmakers. Many assumed that watch ownership was down, but microbrands have found ways...

If you were to ask 10 different economists how Brexit was going to influence any particular industry in the London metro, then you would probably receive 12 different answers. Printing industry is no different, where industry players have good arguments both for and against (some based on logic, some on emotions, but still). It's not easy to simply state local printers will feel overall positive or negative consequences from the UK's much talked about exit from the international community. One...

Evidently, both fundamental and technical analysis are important for trading. But when talking to experienced, successful traders, there is often no agreement on which is more important. Nor is there a consensus on how much emphasis a new trader should put on each. Some traders will say they trade entirely technically, and only look at fundamental analysis for background. Others will largely ignore technicals and focus primarily on fundamentals. Who’s right? Well, a lot of that, of course, has to...

Jonathan Tidswell-Pretorius, founder and operations director at Angus Energy, has told the London Economic that "aggressive" development plans are underway in what looks set to be an exciting year for the energy company. The spotlight fell on Angus Energy last year when a 'boardroom putsch' installed George Bingham, the eight Earl of Lucan, at the head of the company. "My general meeting request threw the company into a degree of turmoil but the matter was quickly settled following former CEO Paul Vonk’s resignation,"...

Today, a bank is responsible for a lot more that even a few years ago. The amount of different financial products being offered and the complex situations of their customers mean that the financial institutions need to be organised in a suitable manner. Comarch, one of the world leading software designers, is able to supply a solution that deals with all aspects of this problem - Comarch SME Banking is an ideal tool to bring cash flow management to a...

One way to earn extra cash without having to work harder is to be an Airbnb service provider. Through this, you also get to meet new people from all over the world and learn about different cultures. The main problem faced, however, is how to keep the rental homes clean after the tenants move out. So, what should you do to impress your next tenant by how clean your Airbnb rental is and come back or even refer you to...

Having a well-planned and clear sales strategy is an essential part of growing your business. It gives you a solid foundation to ensure you and your team are on the right track, with specific goals to work towards. Whether you're creating your sales strategy for the first time, or updating your current one, here's everything you need to know to make it as effective as possible. Understand Your Target Audience This will hopefully be a rather obvious point, but without...