With coronavirus cases finally falling in the UK, thoughts have turned to how to ease current lockdown conditions.
Category: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
Could local shops be the saviours of High Street after pandemic is over
As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to hit the already struggling high street, KIS Finance has teamed up with retail expert, James Child, to look at how some local businesses are cleverly adapting to the changing retail environment.
Why lack of government help for professional services will hit the economy hard
The services sector contributes around 80% of UK GDP, so why hasn’t more been done to protect it during the Covid-19 crisis.
Insurers reimbursing motor premiums is positive but risky customers may not get value
Following the news that AXA Ireland is to refund all motor customers a flat fee of EUR33 (£29), due to reduced usage during lockdown.
Lindsay Guion on the future of connecting with people
The novel coronavirus, which has almost 3 million confirmed cases worldwide, has forced mass business closures, lay-offs, and event cancelations, casting a sea of doubt on the resilience of certain sectors.
Showing your company has feelings matters more than ever these days
Purpose is one of the most common misinterpreted and misused business buzzwords today. For a long time, there was a belief that the main purpose of companies was to make money for their shareholders.
Will the Bounce Back Loan Scheme be enough to save small business?
The angry voices from small business owners are getting louder and it seems that the Chancellor has heard their calls loud and clear.
Chancellor’s proposed 100% guarantee on small business loans lacks commercial sense
With the Chancellor likely to announce a new scheme offering 100% guarantees on loans for up to 1million micro-SMEs, Greg Taylor, Partner at MHA MacIntyre Hudson says SMEs need grants not more debt
Giving money to citizens will not fix economy says university research
Governments should hold off on giving their citizens money until after the lockdown is over, finds new insights by the University of Cologne.
Why supporting Virgin makes sense for the UK’s economic recovery
Richard Branson’s request for a £500 million bailout package from the government to prevent the collapse of his airline, Virgin Atlantic, has been the subject of much criticism in the press over recent days.
Remote working demands a rethink about HR and payroll data
Right across the UK, HR and payroll departments are facing intense pressures generated by the coronavirus lockdown.
What new normal for a global art market rocked by the coronavirus pandemic?
The marquee auctions held during the “May season” normally serve as a bellwether of the international art market.
Reopening the post-pandemic economy and avoiding Big Brother
As policymakers and business leaders grapple with how to restart the economy and bring employees back to work in the shadow of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
Fast action required by struggling SMEs to cope with coronavirus chaos
At a time when many small businesses are experiencing considerable financial strain, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, some have taken swift action by adapting their businesses to meet the needs of the market. But could more businesses avoid insolvency by considering a diversified future?
Riding the new wave of disruption – the fundamental role of communications in the future success of tech businesses
There are numerous lessons to be learned from the way in which businesses have reacted to the current crisis.
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