International Trends in Clothing, Footwear, and Fashion in 2024
What’s happening in fashion? The trends of 2024 As we’re halfway through the year now, it’s a good time to reflect and acknowledge what’s going on in the world around us. The fashion industry is a big part of our daily lives and the global marketplace, with new trends emerging regularly. Trends can often dictate […]
Decoding Pricing Strategies: The Power of the Price Visualiser in International Markets
Pricing Variables As you price your product, how much you charge depends on how much profit you need to make. If you want to set a price which lets you make money, you’ll need to capture all of your costs. This is critical to making any new product or market entry profitable, particularly in international […]
Getting Your International Pricing Right: 3 Keys to Success
There are a number of challenges when it comes to pricing your products for international markets. Companies making everything from air-fryers to software fail to consider how the quirks of the target international market will affect price – they just go with the same pricing strategy they use at home. Many teams are also in […]
UK successfully trials biggest four-day working week pilot; what could this mean for your business and the future of business operations?
“The economy doesn’t need us to be working five days a week any more. It was 100 years ago… but the economy has transformed since then.” (Joe Ryle, director of the 4 Day Week Campaign) Results released earlier last month from the UK four-day week trial show an overwhelmingly positive response from staff, claiming they […]
Changes to China’s Corporate Social Credit System: How could this impact your business?
The 2023 Government Work Report, released earlier this month of March 2023, has proposed to further “improve the social credit system”, bridging gaps in its implementation, the scope of data collected, and adjusting penalties for ‘good’ and ‘bad’ credit ratings. This may come with a higher risk of consequences for non-compliant business-owners and stakeholders, with […]
How To Take Your Expense Policy Global
As your business grows, you might be thinking about tapping into new regions or markets. While there’s a lot you can do remotely, you’re likely going to need a local team on the ground to realise your vision of building a global company. Along with recruiting local team members and developing new ways of working, […]
Going Global: 3 Traps for New Players
Planning to expand a business overseas is an exhilarating prospect, but the road to success is littered with failures. While it’s easy to imagine your company with offices around the globe, leading the world in your particular sector, the reality is far more gruelling. All the more so for small businesses, which typically have little […]
