Recent analysis from Source Global Research suggests that the UK consulting market saw a 3.4% contraction over the last year, the first fall since the pandemic. This threatens many large firms, who have committed to huge hiring campaigns in the past in anticipation of further growth in demand, only to undergo regularly reported layoff campaigns in a bid to maintain partner profits. Whilst early estimates hope that this revenue shrinkage is temporary and that 2025 will bounce back with UK market growth, addressing the reasons behind this fall and what it means to businesses seeking consultants is key. Businesses, especially…
Author: Greg Robinson
Wrexham AFC, backed by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, has announced a record-breaking turnover driven largely by its soaring profile in the United States and the ongoing success of the Welcome to Wrexham documentary series. For the financial year ending 30 June 2024, Wrexham AFC Ltd reported turnover of £26.725 million—an impressive 155% increase from £10.478 million the previous year. Much of this growth came from commercial activity, which jumped to £13.181 million from £3.430 million. Matchday revenue also climbed, reaching £5.020 million compared to £3.124 million in 2023. Attendance figures reflect the club’s rising popularity, with an…
Gold Traders UK, based in Royal Wootton Bassett, released ‘Cats4Gold’, which looks to trade gold for feline friends. As part of April Fools on 1st April, Gold Traders UK set up ‘Cats4Gold’, a website which appears to sell clients gold in exchange for cats. The joke is intended to bring attention to the darker side of cash for gold companies throughout the UK, who look to exploit people and give customers less than their gold is worth. Jon White of Gold Traders UK said, “Cats4Gold was created to shine a light on these shady tactics – with humour, puns, and just the…
Successful businesswoman Rachel Bedgood swapped her car for a rickshaw to help disadvantaged girls and women and, in doing so, helped raise more than £150,000. Rachel, who is CEO and founder of Complete Background Screening (CBS), joined a rickshaw challenge and travelled 1,000 miles from Chennai to Goa in India in the challenge of her life. The businesswoman from South Wales admits she was well out of her comfort zone. “I found it extremely hard. I think everyone did. We completely underestimated the magnitude of the challenge we were taking on!” Rachel said. “But it was literally blood, sweat, tears, and much,…
Is your business looking for a new company vehicle? Instead of getting locked in on an expensive financing contract, your company may benefit from business car leasing. This flexible option can expand your choice of cars that otherwise wouldn’t be available. Let’s discover a bit more about why businesses are exploring leasing options for their vehicle needs. Why Businesses Are Turning to Leasing Lower Upfront Costs & Predictable Payments From the start, you can receive upfront savings with business car leasing. On average, down payments are less than they would be if you chose to finance. Monthly payments are also…
How did you get involved with Stiltz? I’ve been in the mobility sector for most of my working life. I was part of a management buyout of Minivator, a stairlift company and became the CEO there. The business grew from a $6 million turnover to $60 million, and we sold it on. I spent some time investing in other companies, but then Lachlan Faulkner and his then-partner were introduced to me. They had recently co-founded Stiltz, he is now Chief Commercial Officer, and his business partner is no longer involved, and wanted me to come in as Chairman. Stiltz Homelifts…
Europcar Mobility Group UK has taken a significant step towards accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption among its business customers by introducing price parity between EVs and equivalent petrol or diesel (ICE) vehicles. Effective from April 2025, business account holders will be able to rent electric vehicles at the same price as their ICE counterparts, removing a key financial barrier to more sustainable mobility. Because of the higher purchase cost of electric vehicles, to date renting an EV has generally been more expensive than petrol or diesel models. However, Europcar aims to break down this barrier to encourage more businesses to…
For ambitious businesses, growth doesn’t just come from refining what already works, it comes from tapping into new opportunities. And some of the most exciting opportunities today lie in emerging markets. These regions are experiencing sustained economic expansion, rising incomes and increasing internet penetration. Millions of new consumers are gaining access to digital financial services for the first time, creating a fast-growing customer base for businesses that can meet their needs. Why emerging markets are on the radar Emerging markets are economies in transition, developing their infrastructure and financial systems while industrialisation gathers pace. They are home to some of…
Digital transformation consultancy Daemon announces new collaboration with UK-based healthcare company Tachmed to enhance the speed and efficiency of bringing innovative healthcare products to the market faster. By leveraging AI to identify clinical uses and antibodies for testing, the collaboration enables Tachmed to streamline its workflows, saving as much as 50% of time that would’ve previously been spent conducting this in-depth research without support. To accelerate clinical and use-case identification and reduce delays in developing Tachmed’s extensive assay library, Tachmed collaborated with Daemon to identify the most impactful opportunities for AI integration. Through stakeholder engagement, two-way education, upskilling initiatives and…
Picture this: You’re at a party where you don’t know anyone. Would you walk up to strangers and immediately ask them to sign up for your monthly newsletter? Of course not. Yet, surprisingly, this is exactly how many businesses approach their marketing communication strategy; jumping straight to lead generation before establishing any meaningful presence in their market or relationship with the audience. How to be a distinct and desirable brand For a brand to be distinct and desirable, it must be: Compelling – speaking to the buyer’s needs, offering a specific functional and emotional benefit. Consistent – you must be…