The past two years have had a marked effect on how we interact with social media, with stay-at-home orders resulting in people spending longer online than ever before
Category: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
Why family must come first in business
As we enter a new year, I want to talk about the importance of balance, perspective, support and productivity and I’m here to make the case that family must come first in business. Hear me out.
Lowering VAT on fuel bills won’t work for the poorest
Lowering VAT charges on fuel may be politically attractive but is not good news for those who will struggle the most, say leading tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg
3 Key tech priorities for financial services business leaders in 2022
Technology in modern financial services can be a complex subject. This is what business leaders should focus on for success.
Why building energy monitoring remains pivotal in 2022 and beyond
In the face of climate change and dwindling natural resources, energy conservation and carbon reduction is a major goal of the 21st Century.
Why the future really is now
As we reach the end of 2021, no one would disagree that the world is a very different place from two years ago.
Change is the only constant: A year in privacy law
As 2021 draws to a close, I thought I would use this column to reflect on another strange year and look ahead to what may happen in the world of data protection during 2022.
Brexit – A year on – How are UK companies managing?
31 December 2021 marks one year since the end of the Brexit transition period. What have been the challenges for UK companies trying to export and invest in the EU? How are UK companies overcoming them?
It’s time to embrace virtual and hybrid events — beyond a Covid countermeasure
As the cancellation of Christmas parties makes headlines in the media, owing to concerns over the Omicron Covid-19 variant, the events sector is remaining somewhat calm.
Enterprises have a burnout problem and tech overload is exacerbating it
When the pandemic began, enterprises loaded teams up with tools and apps that were meant to help them stay connected and organised remotely.
Amazon’s Visa embargo symptom of ‘comply or die’ customer mentality
It happens every year. The joy and splendour of Christmas is followed by the inevitable bleakness of the New Year. This year’s, however, looks set to be particularly dreary.
Rishi Sunak’s plans to cut income tax is just smoke and mirrors
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak’s plans to cut the basic rate of income tax by 2p in 2024/25 is nothing but “smoke and mirrors” as the government makes it first moves towards the next General Election.
The issue of Net Zero and Taxation
“Net Zero” is set to become the phrase of the day. It may even eclipse some of the Covid jargon that has become part of our lexicon over the last two years!
With a little help from my friends: Support networks growing entrepreneurs need for success
We are social creatures by nature, and this is no different within the business world, where the ability to connect and collaborate, or foster positive professional relationships is directly linked to success and longevity.
How smart technology can assist small businesses transition to future net zero
Every business in the UK has a part to play when it comes to reducing carbon emissions. It’s often large businesses and “gas-guzzling” industries such as manufacturing and oil that are in the limelight for energy offences.
