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(Thursday, 18 April 2013 11:00)
New research from the Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR) indicates that EU businesses are feeling more optimistic about the economic outlook for 2013 and are looking to invest in the future growth of their operations. However, there was scant encouragement for the legions of unemployed with employment and salary plans remaining depressed.
(Wednesday, 17 April 2013 09:30)
New research from Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR) reveals that businesses in the fast-growing BRIC economies increasingly view under-investment in national infrastructure as a major constraint on their ability to grow. Further, the data reveals that for the first time, the top five most optimistic economies include no BRIC nations.
(Wednesday, 27 March 2013 11:00)
Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR), a quarterly global business survey in 44 countries, finds an increased appetite for cross border acquisitions as demand is at its highest level since 2008. Despite the political and economic events of the past twelve months, planned cross border M&A is driving acquisitive growth increasing by 56% since 2008 and 18% in 2012.
(Friday, 08 March 2013 10:30)
To mark International Women’s Day 2013 on 8 March, new research from the Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR) reveals that globally, more women are making it into senior management roles than at any time since 2010
(Tuesday, 05 February 2013 10:30)
Businesses around the world are reporting a skills shortage epidemic that is weighing on growth prospects, according to new research from the Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR).
(Wednesday, 19 December 2012 12:30)
Grant Thornton this week donated US$60,000 to UNICEF, the leading children’s organisation, as part of its ongoing partnership through the International Business Report (IBR).
(Monday, 10 December 2012 11:15)
New research from the Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR) reveals that the number one barrier to international expansion reported by businesses globally is legislation and regulations. With the global economic recovery still tepid at best, lowering barriers to trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) could provide a boost to business growth prospects and help the global economy get back on a surer footing.
(Friday, 06 January 2012 11:00)
Businesses in the manufacturing and technology sectors are planning to grow through Research & Development (R&D) over the next 12 months according to the latest Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR). This provides a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy economic outlook.
(Tuesday, 03 January 2012 11:00)
Global business confidence is balancing on a knife edge heading into 2012 according to new figures from Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR).
(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.
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