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Hybrid Work Revolution: 72% of Business Leaders Back Flexible Future

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Why It’s Essential to Develop and Test a Comprehensive Contingency Plan to Maintain Critical Functions Ahead of Any Potential Outage

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How to Optimize Payment Terms for Small Businesses Using Customer Insights

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UK factory orders fall again but by less than in July, CBI survey shows

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How Regional SMEs Bounced Back

Date: August 21, 2024

Ian Carter, partner at national accountancy and advisory group Dains, discusses how small and medium businesses bounced back from the past few years of turbulent trading conditions and why they are key to our economy. SMEs have had a tricky few years, amidst a global pandemic, rises in interest rates affecting demand, global supply chain...

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Sporting goods retailer Decathlon to invest $111 million in India expansion plan

Date: August 21, 2024

BENGALURU (Reuters) – French sporting goods retailer Decathlon said on Wednesday that it will invest 100 million euros ($111 million) in India over the next five years to expand its store count and manufacturing in what is one of its key markets. The retailer, which entered India in 2009, sells a host of sports...

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Britain’s Waitrose to invest $1.3 billion in stores over three years

Date: August 21, 2024

LONDON (Reuters) – British upmarket supermarket group Waitrose plans to invest 1 billion pounds ($1.30 billion) in new and existing shops over the next three years, it said on Wednesday. The chain, part of the employee-owned John Lewis Partnership, said it would open up to 100 convenience shops across the UK over the next...

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CAPITAL INTENSIVE PROJECTS: THE IMPACT OF FRAUD, ERROR, WASTE AND ABUSE

Date: August 19, 2024

By Laurent Colombant, EMEA Payment Integrity Solution Lead at SAS. For leaders managing capital-intensive projects, the challenge of controlling fraud, error, waste, and abuse (FEWA) is ever-present. A common question which is often raised is, ‘How can we secure our investments, while navigating complex supply chains and high-risk environments?’ Neglecting robust anti-fraud measures carries significant...

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COFFEE, PLANET & US 2024: Advancing Sustainability in the Coffee Industry

Date: August 16, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – 14 August 2024 – Coffex Coffee Malaysia is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the Coffee, Planet & Us 2024 (C.P.U. 2024) event, an impactful gathering dedicated to promoting sustainability within the coffee industry. Held at Tap Room, Bamboo Hills, this exclusive event brought together key industry leaders, sustainable farming...

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Leading Through Change – How Effective Leadership Can Steer Businesses Through Uncertainty

Date: August 16, 2024

Effective leadership is essential for guiding businesses through times of change and uncertainty. Whether it’s economic fluctuations, technological advancements, or unexpected crises, businesses face challenges that require strong, decisive leadership. The ability to steer a company through these challenges is what separates successful organizations from those that struggle. In the United States and around the...