Stocks could be set to beat expectations – New York Report July 5, 2015 WITH analysts’ expectations for second-quarter US earnings at rock-bottom levels, many companies may well beat forecasts, possibly setting up the stock market for gains in the coming weeks. Analysts’ estimates for second-quarter US earnings have been dialled down sharply since the start of the year, amid concerns a strong dollar will crimp the profits of [...]
Olympic medallist and entrepreneur Hannah MacLeod talks Rio 2016 and mining magnesium July 5, 2015 Sitting down for an interview wasn’t easy for Hannah MacLeod. Not because she is busy (though she is), but because she’s currently suffering from “a couple of broken ribs”. The Olympic Bronze medallist shrugs it off – it “comes with the job” – but playing hockey for Great Britain isn’t the only one she has. [...]
What entrepreneurs can learn from sport – Investec Comment July 5, 2015 It's as true in sport as it is in business: everything you do has a risk attached. I’m a rower and have been training for the past two years to compete at the Paralympic Games in Rio next year, but there was nothing inevitable about me getting to this stage in my career. Before [...]
Growth culture for SMEs July 5, 2015 Gunnercooke’s Darryl Cooke tells William Railton what SMEs can learn from rugby and cycling coaches WE DON’T keep time sheets. Instead, our clients agree a budget for our services before they sign on the dotted line, to eliminate unforeseen costs.” This is the kind of progressive thinking which drives Darryl Cooke, the founder of disruptive [...]
Shunning tech could damage your business July 5, 2015 A FAILURE to embrace technology is stunting the growth of SMEs and contributing to their failure, according to Chris Rothwell, partner development group manager for Microsoft, speaking at Santander’s Breakthrough Box last week. “Even if your business doesn’t use tech, your customers do. The vast majority of reviews are posted online and those sites are [...]
Interview: William Railton speaks to Santander north west area director Jo Phipson July 5, 2015 What is Santander’s Breakthrough Moments Box? The Breakthrough Moments Box is a five day festival aimed at ambitious SMEs and local entrepreneurs. The Box is part of Santander’s Breakthrough programme, a unique suite of business support to help SMEs with their growth ambitions, including expanding their horizons beyond the UK. The Box, which is touring [...]
Preparing for a workforce bred on mobile: Technology must become second-nature for firms to attract talent July 5, 2015 In case you missed the news, the Teletubbies are returning to our TVs. And they’re sporting a new look – they are now complete with touch screen bellies. Considering that (most of) the audience won’t be able to speak properly yet, this is a telling sign that the UK is now fully immersed in the [...]
Lovely Laos: Asia’s unspoilt sanctuary is the perfect couple’s retreat July 5, 2015 I arrived in Laos shortly after sunset with my boyfriend in tow. As the tuk tuk trundled into town I caught my first glimpse of the Mekong, a silver streak beneath blueish mountains, lined by flame-red Poinciana trees. Our first stop was 3 Nagas, a boutique hotel spread across three colonial buildings. With original [...]
F1 British Grand Prix 2015: Lewis Hamilton reigns when it pours at Silverstone July 5, 2015 Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton toasted a successful gamble after he tightened his grip on the drivers' title with victory in the rain-hit British Grand Prix yesterday. Read more: Button resigned to more pain at Silverstone Hamilton led home team-mate Nico Rosberg for a fifth win this season and the sixth Mercedes [...]
Wimbledon 2015: Tim Henman says Andy Murray has nothing to fear from Karlovic July 5, 2015 Big-serving Croatian Ivo Karlovic may be on course for a record number of aces at a single Wimbledon championships but Andy Murray has nothing to fear today, according to former British No1 Tim Henman. Read more: Murray leads British charge Karlovic, who stands at 6ft 11in, has served more aces than any other [...]
