(Friday, 09 December 2011 12:00)
Grant Thornton this week donated US$57,500 to UNICEF, the leading children’s organisation, as part of its ongoing partnership through the International Business Report (IBR).
(Wednesday, 16 November 2011 10:00)
Businesses in emerging economies have stolen a march on their western counterparts in the use of social media, according to the latest findings from Grant Thornton's IBR.
(Wednesday, 26 October 2011 11:30)
Grant Thornton survey finds 54% of businesses globally unaware of pending lease accounting changes
(Thursday, 06 October 2011 10:00)
Latest IBR results showing a pandemic collapse in business optimism during the third quarter of 2011 lay bare the dramatic impact of economic uncertainty and financial instability on the global business community.
(Friday, 09 September 2011 09:00)
Oil supply pressures caused by the Arab Spring have reignited the renewable energy debate. Businesses are willing to support increased government investment in clean energy, even if this raises prices in the short-term.
(Wednesday, 29 June 2011 10:30)
Conflict in the Middle East is a major cause of concern for 90% of businesses.
(Monday, 06 June 2011 12:00)
The weight of public opinion, as opposed to altruistic environmental concerns, is driving CSR activity, helping businesses to build brand in an increasingly crowded marketplace, secure top talent and win key contracts.
(Monday, 14 March 2011 10:30)
Mature economies have gained on their emerging market competitors in business optimism during the first quarter of 2011.
(Tuesday, 08 March 2011 15:30)
An increasing number of privately held businesses (PHBs) are planning to grow through acquisition according to the Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR).
(Tuesday, 08 March 2011 15:30)
Research from the 2011 Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR) reveals that women currently hold 20% of senior management positions globally, down from 24% in 2009, and up just 1% from 2004.
(Tuesday, 04 January 2011 11:00)
Confidence levels over economic performance are higher in Latin America than any other part of the world as the region leads the way on business optimism into the New Year, according to the 2011 Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR). 2011 is the first year Latin America has led the world on optimism.
(Friday, 26 November 2010 16:00)
The podcast contains insights on lessons learnt over the last 12 months as well as risks, plans and trends expected for the coming year.
(Friday, 26 November 2010 12:00)
The IBR sector focus series examines key issues relating to privately held businesses and provides insight into how businesses can act to enhance their competitive advantage.
The IBR 2010 retail focus is the last of a series of ten sector reports to be released.
(Thursday, 25 November 2010 10:00)
The podcast contains insights on lessons learnt over the last 12 months as well as risks, plans and trends expected for the coming year.
(Thursday, 11 November 2010 16:00)
The podcast contains insights on lessons learnt over the last 12 months as well as risks, plans and positive changes expected for the coming year.
(Thursday, 11 November 2010 16:00)
The podcast contains insights on lessons learnt over the last 12 months, risks and plans expected for the coming year as well as the use of tax incentives for research & development.
(Friday, 05 November 2010 17:00)
The podcast contains insights on lessons learnt over the last 12 months, key issues affecting the sector, plans and trends going forward.
(Thursday, 28 October 2010 15:00)
The podcast contains insights on lessons learnt over the last 12 months, key issues affecting the sector, plans going forward and methods of attracting customers.
(Thursday, 28 October 2010 15:00)
The podcast contains insights on lessons learnt over the last 12 months, key issues affecting the sector and plans going forward.
(Wednesday, 27 October 2010 15:30)
The podcast contains insights on lessons learnt over the last 12 months, key issues affecting the sector, plans going forward and trends in consumer behaviour.