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Four Key Steps to Growing Your Professional Services Firm

Recent figures show business volumes grew at their fastest rate since 2007 with 60 percent of firms reporting greater profits.

UK Well Positioned to Take Advantage of ‘Global Gas Glut’

A major shift in global gas pricing in recent months has seen Asian spot prices fall to close to British wholesale levels for the first time in nearly five years, bringing more liquefied natural gas (LNG) back to the UK and leaving the country well positioned to capitalise on any further shift in global supply flows. 

Marks & Spencer Reports Improved Sales Outlook for General Merchandise

Marks & Spencer said sales of general merchandise, spanning clothing, footwear and homewares, at stores open over a year rose 0.7 percent in the 13 weeks to March 28, its fiscal fourth quarter.

McDonald’s Introduces Table Service in Germany

In a bid to reinvent the brand’s image as a “modern, progressive burger company”, McDonald’s is trialling table side service in Germany. 

Costa Rica is Fossil Fuel Free for 75 Days

According to the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE), Costa Rica didn't burn fossil fuels for the first 75 days of 2015.

Christo Botes : How to Grow Your Business

Christo Botes says that while some mistakes can sometimes be fatal to a business, they also teach entrepreneurs very important lessons. 

More Customers, More Staff, Less Costs : Top Priorities for UK Businesses

Increasing the size of their customer base, employing more people and cutting costs are the three most important business goals for UK SMEs.

Managing Risk Beyond The Walls Of Your Own Company

Philip Johnson of FM Global talks to us about the importance of managing risk, especially beyond the walls of your own company.

How Telecoms are Shooting Down Skype with VoLTE Technology

VoLTE kills two birds with one stone by lowering their costs as well as offering higher quality and new services to end consumers.

Mobile World Congress : The Must-See Gadgets

Mobile World Congress retains its title as one of the key technology events where captains of industry showcase news and innovations.

Waste Not Want Not : Managing Food Waste in Business

The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) suggests 4.2 million tonnes of food went to waste in the UK in 2012 alone. 

Holcim and Lafarge Deal Re-Emerges

Europe's two largest cement companies Holcim and Lafarge have rescued their stumbling €41 billion ($43.82) merger.