Strategy & Planning

Strategy & planning have never been more critical. Volatility is the order of the day but businesses must be innovative, agile and forward looking, constantly seeking new markets and growth strategies in a fast-moving macro environment.

The Office of Finance is leading the change agenda, dealing with complex demands of various shareholders. Specifically, the new agenda is about innovation; organisational agility; change; macro economics; board relationships and creating a post-recessionary M&A strategies and partnerships.

'Phoney' Budget will be warm up to real deal, advisers warn

2010-03-12 16:12
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With a Budget date now set for 24 March, advisers are warning UK plc not to expect much in the way of surprises, with the real detail likely to emerge in a second outing of the Red Box several months after the General Election, regardless of which party gets into power.

How social networking could help your business and your career

2010-03-11 09:26
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Tweeting, updating your status, simples; social media has bombarded us with a host of hideous buzzwords - but use it properly and it can add real value to your personal and business brands. Chris Cathcart offers some advice.

CBI urges short term cuts to balance budget for UK economy

2010-03-09 14:46
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The CBI wants to see more urgent action taken by the government to address the UK deficit before international confidence is lost in the economy.

Iceland electorate rejects repayment deal with the UK

2010-03-09 13:58
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Icelandic voters have decided they don't want to repay the billions owed to the UK and the Netherlands, leaving Alistair Darling admitting it will be "many, many" years before the debt is settled.

Budget 2010: bottled or bullish?

2010-03-08 12:27
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The Budget could be a time for decisive tax action to restore business confidence – unless the government bottles it, says Baker Tilly’s George Bull.

Carbon strategies woefully lacking, finds S&P survey

2010-03-05 15:07
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The government’s CRC Energy Efficiency scheme comes into force in the UK next month, but a survey suggests that carbon management strategies are woefully lacking.

The annual report: throw it out and start from scratch!

2010-02-25 13:28
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Dull, disjointed annual reports mean that many organisations are missing out on opportunities to engage with stakeholders, and failing to address calls for great transparency in the way they conduct business, writes Rachel Fielding.

Vince Cable: finance's friend?

2010-02-23 13:04
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Liberal Democrats are not out to destroy the financial system, says Vince Cable. But there are harsh words for the UK's fiscal status quo.

Non-doms face HMRC crackdown after High Court ruling

2010-02-22 14:07 - 1 comment
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A new ‘crackdown’ on wealthy tax exiles could be on the cards after a landmark victory for HMRC at the Court of Appeal over its interpretation of residency laws.

National economic crisis is Europe's problem, says Greece - and George Soros agrees.

2010-02-22 12:37
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It's not a Greek problem, it's a Euro problem! That's the view of the Greek Finance Minister about his country's economic meltdown. George Soros is of a similar mind...
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Strategy & Planning: Your view

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What are your top business challenges today?

2009-08-12 15:53 - 2055 reads
Getting through to 2H 2010
10% (4 votes)
Planning strategies for growth after the recession
15% (6 votes)
Keeping down costs
27% (11 votes)
Raising capital and credit
7% (3 votes)
Maintaining a healthy cashflow
41% (17 votes)
Total votes: 41

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The Bottom Line: Britain still great for business

Political strategy needed to show that Britain is still great for business, says Richard Thomas

"Out of one side of his mouth, Gordon Brown is saying he will make Britain an attractive place to invest, but out of the other he is clobbering higher earners with 50%, which sends out the opposite message. Despite such political dabbling, Britain remains a great place to do business and we must play to our strengths in attracting investment. " Read more.