As one of the hardest types of businesses to manage, construction businesses have best practices to guide their unique components. Construction contractors manage budgets, schedules, subcontractors, materials, and issues daily. Here are some best practices for managing a construction business to guide people in the right direction. These practices willContinue Reading
The FTSE 100 nudged upwards on Tuesday after investors were buoyed by economic stimulus measures by China early in the day. London’s premier index rose 23.05 points, or 0.28%, to end the day at 8282.76, with most of its early gains cancelled out by the close. AJ Bell head ofContinue Reading
The announcement of GB Energy being based in Aberdeen has been welcomed, as ministers were urged to “accelerate” the creation of the agency. Sir Keir Starmer used his first conference speech as Prime Minister to announce the news, ending months of speculation and drawing praise. But the Scottish Government urgedContinue Reading
The paint giant behind Dulux is to cut about 2,000 jobs in a bid to slash costs. AkzoNobel announced on Tuesday that it plans to complete a raft of redundancies by the end of 2025 to make its operations more efficient. The Dutch group, which has operations in 150 countriesContinue Reading
Fast fashion giant Shein is being allowed to “dodge tax” because of an exemption on import duties on low-value parcels, according to the boss of one of its UK rivals. Julian Dunkerton, chief executive of Superdry, told the BBC that the exemption is a tax “loophole” and that Shein isContinue Reading
Travel giant Tui has said it remains on track for annual earnings to rise by at least a quarter as consumers continue to prioritise spending on holidays. The German group, which recently ditched its listing on the London stock market to focus solely on Frankfurt, said summer bookings rose 6%Continue Reading
We sit down with Jennifer Davidson, the founder of Sleek, a leading experience marketing agency based in London with a global client base. Known for delivering captivating, immersive events that challenge norms and inspire change, Davidson shares the journey behind launching Sleek and discusses the agency’s core mission to createContinue Reading
Employer concerns about the Government’s workers’ rights package have been “addressed and understood”, Rachel Reeves said as she sought to reassure businesses about the legislation. The Chancellor insisted the Government does not want to make it harder for companies to hire temporary workers or students with its Employment Rights BillContinue Reading
The FTSE 100 rose on Monday after a resurgent afternoon’s trading, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave her first Labour conference speech in the role. The blue-chip index rose 29.72 points, or 0.36%, to end the day at 8259.71. The session came as Ms Reeves sought to lay out a moreContinue Reading
Business group leaders have said Chancellor Rachel Reeves “hit the right notes” as she sought to lay out a more optimistic vision in her first Labour conference speech in the role. However, industry bodies also cautioned that the Labour Government must be careful not to “chill” small business investment withContinue Reading
