Location, location, location – was the business mantra of the 20th Century. Success so often depended on where you decided to do business but the internet and a logistics revolution means location is less important now. However, where to do business in Brexit Britain is still important, so here are the best 10 places to … Read more >
CharliePosted on 4 Comments on The London attitude – things to look at when doing business in the capital If you’re tired of London, you’re tired of life – or so the saying goes. Originally attributed to Samuel Johnson, it’s a quote hundreds of years old. And the same still applies today. London is one of the ‘big three’ global cities, along with New York and Tokyo, and of course, it comes with its … Read more >
Well since our Best Ten UK Cities To Do Business In article last week I have been inundated with comments, criticisms and snarky comments. All because I left out my hometown Birmingham. As one of the most vocal supporters of the city I give the ultimate compliment of by living in a lot of people … Read more >
CharliePosted on Leave a comment on Is the number up for 118 118? Ofcom to review premium directory services With what seems like every passing year, the telecoms operator Ofcom announces another review into the cost of premium rate services in the UK. After ‘cleaning up’ the state of 0845 and 0871 numbers in 2015 with its ‘UK Calling’ campaign, Ofcom has now set its sights firmly on those operating ‘directory enquiry’ style services. … Read more >
Despite the billion plus dollars spent on TV adverts and both campaign’s giant social media operations the humble telephone still played a pivotal part in Trump’s victory. During the American election, if you were near a phone and in a swing state, you were going to get a political call. Just like if you turned … Read more >
CharliePosted on 178 Comments on I’ve seen the future – and it will blow your mind – the robots are coming Last week I was told about the future by the most interesting man in the world. A future of driverless cars, factories without humans, countless industries lost forever, the link between a job and your self-worth severed and an explosion in arts and culture. And all of this within the next twenty years, so in … Read more >