Now the recession is apparently over, global companies are back to thinking about the future...
Last month, I wrote about the recession and said the predicted 2.5 per cent fall in GDP should not necessarily be a cause for widespread doom and gloom.
One month later, there are now predictions of a four per cent fall in the economy and some entrepreneurs I meet are quite depressed.
Well, as a champion of entrepreneurs and SMEs, I stand my ground: there are an increasing number of opportunities – some real business know-how, a good network and a bit of cash will work wonders, but first, market intelligence is important.
So who's doing well? As we all... read more...
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