British factories are having a hard time. Last month, the S&P Global UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) went down to 47.0. If it’s below 50, that means things are getting smaller, and it’s been like that for almost a year now. So, not so good. Factories Just Aren’t Doing Great These numbers show what’s […]
UK bank stocks had a rough day today, all because of worries about a possible tax. Big banks saw their values drop by billions when this tax idea surfaced, the resulted in spooked investors started selling shares. By the end of the day, big names like NatWest, Lloyds, Barclays, and HSBC were all down. NatWest […]
On Wednesday, lots of HSBC customers in the UK were blocked from their accounts for a few hours. They couldn’t log in, check balances, or pay anyone. All they saw were error messages. It kicked off late in the morning. Around 11 AM, outage reports started coming in fast. Apps weren’t working, and online banking […]
The UK steel industry’s having another tough time. Speciality Steel UK (SSUK), the country’s third-biggest steel maker, just went bust. The government’s jumping in to try and save jobs and keep things running. Steel Company Goes Under SSUK, which has factories in Rotherham and Stocksbridge, South Yorkshire, was said to be broke by a judge. […]
If you are building a business in the growth stage, Chans, have you thought about giving your team a participation in the company? After all, it is widely accepted that the shared property drives high performance, a stronger loyalty and a long -term alignment. But while “why” is relatively simple, “how” can feel like a […]
It is possible that you have heard that emotional intelligence (EQ) is twice as important that the intelligence ratio (IQ) for successful leaders, but what does that mean? Very intelligent leaders understand concepts very quickly and expect others to understand them at the same pace. They are frustrated when people don’t, but they don’t want […]
As a growing business, selecting the right business broadband – which offers faster speeds, enhanced security, and a higher level of customer support than its domestic cousin – is essential for productivity, efficiency, and seamless day-to-day operations. But there’s a lot to unpack. How many Mbps do you really need? And does it make any […]
One in three hospitality workers in the UK are considering starting their own business in the sector but are being held back by lack of funding and other barriers. A report commissioned from frozen chip maker McCain Foods found that almost two thirds cited limited access to funding and more than a third a “lack of training and mentorship” […]
Therefore, your company is growing and needs a way to administer your colleagues and contacts. It could be that you have many new businesses and you are struggling to keep up, or that inherited management tools no longer serve you. Alternatively, you might be interested in tracking the performance of your sales equipment or increasing […]
Head into the basement of any bustling mall in Singapore and the chances are you will smell the sweetness of fresh, buttery baked goods. Long lines of people swarm the counters of Korean, Japanese, Taiwanese and Singaporean bakeries – tray and tongs in hand, after picking out cream rolls and milk breads or filled croissants […]
