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Central Europe factories and retailers shut in flood-hit areas
Date: September 16, 2024
By Jan Lopatka PRAGUE (Reuters) -Factories and stores across central Europe shut down production lines and closed their doors on Monday due to flooding that has killed at least 10 people, forced tens of thousands to evacuate and submerged towns from Poland to Romania. In Ostrava – an industrial city of 290,000 people in northeast...
How to optimize payment terms for small businesses using customer insights
Date: August 22, 2024
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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...
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...
Leveraging big data for business success – 6 strategies for gaining a competitive edge
Date: August 16, 2024
Big data is now a vital tool for achieving success in today’s business world. Companies that harness the power of big data can make well-informed decisions, enhance their operations, and gain a deeper understanding of customer behaviors. In a competitive marketplace, leveraging big data has become essential rather than optional. This trend is particularly evident...
Fewer UK companies plan to increase prices, survey shows
Date: July 8, 2024
Fewer UK companies plan to increase prices, survey shows LONDON (Reuters) – Fewer British firms plan to raise their prices in the coming months, according to a survey that will give reassurance to the Bank of England as it considers the possibility of cutting interest rates as soon as next month. In a latest sign...