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Briefing: strategies for a downturn

Posted on 11.04.201221.02.2019 by pmalone

The continuing difficult economic environment can provide opportunity for clever businesses. Europe has been hit hard, with global ripples, by the recent recession. Understanding how to mitigate risk is therefore essential.

How has hospitality been effected by the economic downturn? Is it possible that the industry is independent of some economic trends? And what needs to happen for confidence to come back to the market?

These are some of the questions answered by this week’s experts, including:

Ed Fuller, President & MD of Marriott Lodging International, on his strategy in dealing with the European market.

Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General of the UN World Travel Organisation, about how hospitality can deal with economic trends.

And David Scowsill, President of the World Travel & Tourism Council, on what needs to happen in Europe to restore confidence.

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Briefing: Managing the hard times

Posted on 22.03.201221.02.2019 by pmalone

Obstacles and difficulties are faced by every business. This has, of course, been exacerbated by the economic conditions of the past couple of years.

Many believe we are coming out of recession. However, this still doesn’t gurantee plain sailing when making business decisions. The market is still tough, companies have streamlined their operations in the hope that there will be positive growth at the end of 2012.

In this briefing we hear from an array of experts on overcoming business difficulties as well as the opportunities seen in tough times. Including:

Richard Reed, co-Founder of innocent drinks, on businesses that survive the recession

Guy Rigby, Head of Entrepreneurs at Smith & Williamson, about markets with growth of 5-10%.

And Steve Gilroy, CEO of Vistage UK, on which businesses grasp the opportunities in tough times.

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Briefing: the right business at the right price

Posted on 23.02.201221.02.2019 by pmalone

The market for buying and selling businesses has inevitably slowed under global economic constraints. However, many believe the market for deals is coming back and those businesses that worked hard in the downturn will reap the rewards now.

Understanding what buyers of businesses want is integral in order to have a smooth, uneventful sale. This briefing gives insightful thinking about selling or buying other businesses as well as the dynamic change seen in light of the recession.

Interviewees include:

Julie Meyer, CEO of Ariadne Capital, about businesses, and individuals, leading the way out of a downturn.

Sara Daw, Managing Director of the FD Centre, on getting into the mindset of an acquirer.

And Steve Gilroy, CEO of Vistage UK, on businesses being acquired based on performance rather than because of the entrepreneur.

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