With its customary high-end price-tagging but VW Group ‘Identikit’ production, states Iain Robertson, it is truly astonishing that Audi is capable of maintaining its market momentum as a hugely popular upmarket brand but, whether by guile, or design, it does so. Perhaps it is just the way my mind works but, when I see the […]
Fraud is a major problem for the global economy. In the UK alone, fraudsters cost the economy an eye-watering £130bn in 2019,[1] and the economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic has only increased the risk of individuals and companies falling victim to fraudulent activity. Lenders providing invoice finance are no exception. They are common targets […]
Everyone knows that the world has been hugely impacted by coronavirus, and this is something that has hurt businesses across everywhere. As a result of the pandemic, there are loads of things that business owners need to think about. And there are so many things that people need to consider when they are trying to […]
The way in which any business is perceived matters an awful lot. Whether you’re the leader of a small business or an extremely large and significant one, you need to make sure that you’re looking very attractive to future (and current) suitors. While the work you put in obviously matters, it’s not going to make […]
It has been revealed that both Sainsbury’s Bank and the Co-op have been receiving preliminary offers for takeover. Both the UK lenders have suffered from ultra-low interest rates particularly due to the impact of COVID-19. According to The Times, this may be the start of a wave of consolidation among UK lenders. Sainsbury’s, the UK’s […]
While D Trump’s final flailings set a poor example of grace in defeat, states Iain Robertson, his ‘private militiamen’ can look forward to an antediluvian class of SUV from next year that brings back a burbling V8 and plenty of space for armaments. ‘Damned if we do, damned if we don’t’, could well become a […]
When opening a retail store, one of the most important things you consider in order to grow your brand is customer feedback. Your customers are the ones that are buying your products and paying for your services, so it makes sense to listen to them so that you can improve your business. Unfortunately, not all […]
This year, every business has had to find ways to tighten purse strings and protect assets to keep their head above water. It’s been tough but it’s certainly taught us that we can be resilient and get through the hardest of times. So, if you’re still looking for ways to reduce business costs, we have […]
As the UK entered into a second lockdown, traditional brick-and-mortar retailers are facing difficulties in conquering the e-commerce space. Pete Reis-Campbell, CEO and Founder of Kaizen, a performance marketing agency based in London, warns that traditional retailers who haven’t shifted their focus to e-commerce platforms face being left behind if they don’t begin to make […]
Faced with a legal battle to clean-up the environment, highlights Iain Robertson, the motorist is a surprisingly easy target but governments need to consider more carefully how they treat taxpayers, as the act of finger-pointing can easily reverse. Ever since the dawn of motorised transport, legislation has been drawn up frequently in opposition to it. […]
