Guess the Word and Contact Us for prizes! Series 39 starts soon….. 1st letter of each Post Title (in a Series) spells a business word – spelt correctly or jumbled up. Previous answers: Series 38 spelt F-A-T-F-I-R (TARIFF) Series 37 spelt R-E-C-I-T-A-L (ARTICLE) Series 36 spelt C-O-M-E-O-U-T (OUTCOME) Series 35 spelt Y-E-T-I-D-U-E-L (YULETIDE) Series 34 spelt T-I-D-Y-R-U-N-S (INDUSTRY) Series 33 spelt V-I-E-W-E-R (REVIEW) Series 32 spelt C-I-G-L-O …
Category: Series 38 – Tariff
Regulate Time to regulate search & social media tech giants as they’re brokers into the information marketplace, & critical infrastructure to the global economy. An industry consortium, (sanctioned by government) can regulate, balance the interests of small & large firms, and set ground rules for how they interact with society Guessed the Word? Series…
Innovate Thinking about innovation is oddly conformist, & unaware of its lack of originality. The best breakthroughs came from research that appeared useless & irrelevant to real life. Such efforts must be supported, even with no quick payback, or the next wave of innovation will just not occur Guessed the Word? …
Flux Business goes on during flux &uncertainty, and the best firms seize the opportunities arising. We all crave certainty. But what is certain, apart from death & taxes? ‘In or Out’ is the binary position on Britain’s exit from the EU. Would the only deal acceptable to all be so vague & meaningless it’s as…
Typeface Do typefaces have intrinsic meaning or price tags? Many pricey brands have changed logos to simple all-capitals sans-serif, crisp-angle letters; signifying luxury by no-nonsense boldness, not fussy extras or standing out. Surveys show we view sharp, chiselled fonts as more high-end. Luxury is about timeless, enduring value – current yet classic, expensive but worth…
Audit firms Does it matter if the UK’s Big 4 audit firms become the Big 3? Already many struggle to find one that is un-conflicted & up to the job. Less firms = less choice, less competition, lower quality, higher prices. Like Big Banks, auditors should be made to plot their own death – how…
Face to face Face to face encounters forge the best partnerships. Digital networking has its place, but actually being in the room makes all the difference. Being out & about & following up leads brings possibilities to us – new ventures, jobs, orders. Let’s show up – who knows what might happen? Guessed the Word? …