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Three Reasons Why the UK is Affected by the Chinese Economy
More evidence this week of a slowdown in the rate of economic growth in China. Not good news for the policymakers in China. However, the effect of China's slowdown is being felt throughout the...
Business Costs and Benefits of a National Living Wage
A flow of stories in the business news over recent days are highlighting the potential business implications of UK government plans for a "national living wage".
Apple Launches the Accessory Steve Jobs Didn't Really Want You to Have
Flashback to 2010. Asked about what he thought would work in the emerging computer tablet market, Steve Jobs famously replied: "If you see a stylus, they blew it.".Fast forward to 9 September 2015...
WM Morrisons - An Inconvenient Truth
It's all over for WM Morrisons' attempt to succeed in the UK convenience store market.Morrisons have sold their loss-making portfolio of 140 stores to a venture-capital funded management buy-in led...
International Expansion - Can Primark Win in the US?
Fast-fashion giant Primark is the latest retailer to have a go at making it big in the US retail market.
Solar Subsidies - Fears for the UK Solar Industry
The UK's renewable energy industry is up in arms about a proposed change to the subsidies that the UK Government has been offering in recent years for households and businesses who install solar...
Amazon's Fire Phone Flop
Stick to selling things rather than making them. That might be the message for Jeff Bezos and his team at Amazon after they decided to abandon their attempt to enter the global smartphone market.
Poundland Ventures Online
Single-price discount retailer Poundland has become the latest UK retail chain to somewhat belatedly enter the world of online shopping.
Brand Heroes of Successful Entrepreneurs
This article from the Guardian reveals some of the brands to which successful entrepreneurs award hero status! Our good friend Neil Westwood from Magic Whiteboards is quoted and gives Premier Inn...
Big Businesses See the Benefit of Sustainable Palm Oil
The potential impact of pressure groups on the activities of big business is nicely illustrated here with this short video from The Economist on the sourcing of palm oil - a key ingredient in a...
Is This the World's Worst Job Description?
The job position is now closed. But, the publicity surrounding Premier League Footballer Jermain Defoe's job description for his Personal Assistant rumbles on. Jermain is obviously busy - as are,...
Scientific Decision-Making: Waffles, Pizza and Sarnies
A fabulous article here from the BBC technology and business team exploring the ways that "big data" and data analytics are being used to support business decision-making.
Product Life Cycle - iPod Declines from Table to Shelf
Is there a better example of sales data that illustrates the classic product life cycle than Apple's iPod? The chart further below suggests the iPod is a terrific example to use with students to...
MumsNet - A Dot Com Survivor
This is a fascinating interview with Justine Roberts, the Founder of MumsNet. The business was launched 4 years before Facebook and 6 years before Twitter and become one of the enduring success...
Corporate Change at Google – as Simple as ABC
Google Inc is changing its name – to Alphabet Inc!
The new company even has an amazing new domain for its corporate websiteActually, this move is a lot more complicated than that. It involves a...
Watch out Ocado (and the Rest) – Here Comes Amazon Fresh
When Asda’s COO spoke at a tutor2u Business Teacher conference a few years ago she was asked who she feared most as a competitor. She named two – Aldi and Amazon...
The Decline of Night Clubs in the UK
Bad news for night clubbers, but new data on the substantial decline of the UK night club market is packed with classic business concepts, not the least the product life cycle.
Product Trial at McDonald's - Table Service
In another attempt to arrest a persistent decline in global sales, McDonald's is rolling out a change to the way customers are served - table service! Already used in some countries, table service...
Business Location: Creative Co-Working on the Rise
The working environment for many is changing rapidly. Mobile technology is changing where and when we work, how we collaborate, who we work for. The days of the traditional office seem numbered.
Supply and Demand: Bad News for Chocolate Lovers
What a great example to use with students who want to explore a topical and relevant example of the forces of supply and demand!