Timber prices have risen sharply over the past 12 months, with supply shortages already hitting the headlines just as the global economy begins to recover in earnest. The industry is now in the midst of resultant inflationary pressure.
Continuously benchmarking your business performance and keeping abreast of the changes around you has always been one of those exercises you know you should do but don’t have the time. It often gets shelved amid day-to-day strife and is lost to that common tendency of busy managers to work in their business rather than on it.
The EasyHotel founder has urged shareholders of the company to reject a £137.8million takeover deal which the board of directors has recently agreed.
Over the last several weeks, travellers have been gearing up for spring holidays with the reopening of many international borders. At the same time, airports should have been gearing up for the increased activity. Unfortunately, the excitement of boarding a plane for the first time since the pandemic has been dampened for thousands of travellers facing multi-hour queues, some resulting in missed flights and ruined holidays.
Back in May, we reported that there may be a hidden opportunity lost in the noise of the ongoing troubles at Thomas Cook PLC.
A movement is underway towards more ethical and sustainable business. A growing number of companies, across all sectors, are redefining how business success is measured and building a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable economy.
Business values are recovering. The pandemic, that for two long years has throttled off value-added across the economy, has slipped from its perch atop the news cycle. Those that have clung to their business while staring into the abyss can surely start to plan how to recover their overall valuation in 2022 and beyond.
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Philip Hammond’s latest Autumn budget has promised a plethora of initiatives aimed to help families cope with the cost of living.