PPC or pay-per-click Google Ads, as they are also known, can be a very effective strategy to drum up online business for many enterprises. Indeed, when used correctly, they can give sites a short-term boost of both traffic and conversions, ensuring businesses can reach their revenue goals. They can also have a great value ROI…
In a pioneering effort to instil financial literacy at a young age, veteran investor Peter Davies of Lansdowne Partners recently sat down with Aryan Shekar, the 11-year-old Chancellor of the Exchequer for the Sir David Amess UK Children’s Parliament for primary school students. Accompanied by five other students from Westminster Under School, Shekar grilled Davies…
Vinted, the online marketplace for secondhand fashion, has achieved a significant milestone by reporting a remarkable 61% surge in sales, reaching nearly €600 million (£513 million). This surge has propelled the company into profitability for the first time, marking a significant achievement amid the burgeoning demand for “pre-loved” clothing. Based in Lithuania, Vinted attributes its…
Microsoft’s strategic focus on artificial intelligence (AI) is yielding substantial returns, as evidenced by its impressive third-quarter revenue performance, surpassing Wall Street expectations. The company reported revenue of $61.9 billion, a 17% increase, and net income of $21.9 billion, a 20% rise compared to the previous year. A significant factor driving Microsoft’s success is its…
One of the most common questions I get asked by other business owners is whether getting investment from Dragons through Dragons’ Den guarantees success, and whether the experience is as daunting as it appears. So, here’s my experience. Honestly, I never applied to the show, and I never would have done, for several reasons. Firstly,…
The UK government’s borrowing exceeded expectations by £6.6 billion over the past year, raising concerns about Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s ability to implement significant tax cuts ahead of an anticipated general election. Official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the deficit reached £11.9 billion in March, highlighting the challenge of managing public…
Addison Lee, London’s largest private hire and taxi firm, has today announced a new partnership with the WizAnn Knowledge School to safeguard the future of the black taxi industry, and support drivers looking to establish a successful career in the field. The number of black taxi drivers licensed by TfL has faced a steady decline…
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI), one of the UK’s most influential business advocacy groups, has reached a settlement in a legal dispute with its former leader, Tony Danker. Danker’s tenure at the CBI ended abruptly last year following allegations regarding his conduct during his time as director general. These allegations, revealed in March 2023,…
Leaders from the financial services industry have called on the government and regulators to introduce robust legislation to boost market confidence in the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking at last night’s Parliamentary Digital Economy summit, which was organised by the Parliament Street think tank, hosted by Dean Russell MP for Watford, and chaired by Steven…
UK businesses are grappling with an additional 10% average cost for gas and electricity, as revealed by a prominent litigation law firm in a new report. The firm, Harcus Parker, is leading a collective legal action involving thousands of small enterprises seeking to recover up to £2 billion in undisclosed broker fees added to their…
Economic uncertainties are forcing businesses to update and rethink their skills requirements, to make sure they have the workforce and future skills required to navigate financial pressures while remaining competitive in their markets. Nichola Hay, Director of Apprenticeship Strategy and Policy at BPP explains that as a result, the so-called war for well-fitting talent wages…
The European Union’s commitment to protecting individual privacy has become even more critical in the face of rapid technological advancements. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), concerns about data security and privacy have taken center stage in policy discussions. According to recent statistics, the global AI market is expected to reach $190.61 billion by…
The hospitality industry has warned of an estimated £350 million hit from the latest train strikes, lifting the cost to businesses to more than £4 billion since the action began. The Night Time Industries Association said it was “deeply concerned” about the “significant repercussions” that industrial action organised this week by Aslef, the train drivers’…
Microsoft beat Wall Street’s forecasts for second-quarter revenue as new artificial intelligence features helped to attract customers to its Cloud and Windows services. Revenue rose by 18 per cent to a record $62 billion in the three months to the end of December compared with an average estimate from analysts of $61.12 billion. Revenue at…
Post-Brexit controls on food, plant and animal imports to Britain from the EU have come into force. Health certificates will now be required on EU goods ranging from cut flowers, to fresh produce including meat, fruit and vegetables. Some industry bodies raised concerns the rules could cause delays and push up costs, but others said…
