Let’s be perfectly clear: Trade policy is complicated. Impeccably credentialed economists who’ve devoted their lives to studying global trade flows disagree vehemently about the causes and correlations of various trade-related phenomena, to say nothing of the best policy practices that they believe nation-states should implement to promote or restrict cross-border flows of goods.

Corporate gifts are different from promotional merchandise because they are, or should be, all about the recipient rather than the company. Used well, they can really deepen the relationship between a company and an individual, such as a customer, a vendor or an employee.

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When you’ve got a business, keeping on top of your finances is a must. If not for the reason of affording outgoing expenses like wages, but so that if and when needed, you’re able to apply for things like loans. Why would you need to do that, I hear you ask? There are many reasons…

If you’re shipping high-value or delicate items to customers, it’s vital they arrive on time and in one piece. No matter what you’re shipping, or who you’re shipping it with, all cargo will be exposed to some amount of impact and vibration stress, and all carriers will expose cargo to at least some amount of…

It’s important that you never stop learning if you want improved career progression. From entrepreneurs running their own company to office workers struggling to get that next promotion, the development of the right business skills is essential. Of course, it can be challenging finding the right resources, let alone the time it takes to commit…

Just over one year ago, GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) came into effect. And, since it was introduced, the ICO (information Commissioners Office) has recorded a significant rise in data protection complaints. This proves how important people take their personal data, along with any abuse of it. However, how seriously have businesses taken GDPR and…

Overhauling a core area of a business is a challenge for any company, and this extends to IT services and support. Every business is dependent on IT support of some kind, but there are many ways that this can be delivered to best suit the needs of each individual company, making it a difficult decision…

Natural disasters can often be predicted, but sometimes they can hit without any warning at all. When they do so, they can completely dismantle community structures and business operations – especially those relying on supply chain utilities. In 2011, for example, a tsunami devastated the east of Japan, forcing businesses to shut down temporarily. Among…