More than 80% of UK small businesses are planning growth-focused initiatives for 2025, reflecting increased optimism as enterprises report a two-year high in growth projections, according to a Novuna Business Finance study. Key areas of focus include boosting new business sales (43%) and reducing fixed costs (24%). Diversifying business models and developing new products or […]
A federal appeals court has upheld a law requiring TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app to a non-Chinese entity by mid-January or face a ban in the United States. The decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit marks a significant escalation in the ongoing scrutiny of […]
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ upcoming visit to China in January for the long-awaited resumption of the UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue has been hailed as a pivotal opportunity for economic cooperation. However, leading advisory firm Blick Rothenberg has urged her to adopt a pragmatic approach to secure meaningful outcomes for both nations. Winnie Cao, Head of […]
The appointment of Tom Hayhoe as the UK’s COVID corruption commissioner has been criticised as unlikely to recover significant taxpayer funds, according to leading audit and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg. Fiona Fernie, a partner at the firm, questioned the value of the role, particularly given the time elapsed since the alleged corruption took place during […]
Small businesses in some of Britain’s most disadvantaged areas are poised to benefit from £1 billion in lending, thanks to a government-backed initiative by community-based finance organisations. The British Business Bank (BBB) has launched a £150 million, two-year scheme to bolster community development finance institutions (CDFIs), which lend to businesses turned down by mainstream banks. […]
HMRC has confirmed the settlement of its high-profile IR35 tax case with Gary Lineker, ending a long-running dispute over a £4.9 million tax liability tied to his presenting work with the BBC and BT Sport. The case, initially decided in Lineker’s favour by the First-tier Tribunal (FTT), was set for an Upper Tribunal hearing after […]
Choosing the right CRM system is essential when small businesses are eager to improve customers’ interactions and optimize processes. Given the vast selection that is available to businesses today, it becomes rather important to determine which of the available CRM solutions offer the best features, at the most reasonable price, and with the optimal scalability. […]
Managers, HR, finance and administrative personnel no longer need to handle time-consuming manual tasks, enabling immediate, staffing-aligned decisions that ensure efficient operations and satisfied clients. For employees, this streamlined process ensures consistency and transparency every step of the way. Forrester Consulting Analysis To assess the potential return on investment (ROI) companies may achieve by implementing […]
Greg Wasz, hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, is a dynamic professional who balances a thriving career in sales with his passion for video creation and storytelling. After earning his degree in communications at Ohio University and interning at The Late Show with David Letterman, Greg carved out a successful path in sales, driven by his natural […]