Consumers are more likely to forgive family firms when a product fails
Consumers are more inclined to forgive family firm brands than non-family firm brands in product harm crisis situations, reveals new...
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Cashflow growing concern for business leaders as SMEs face new challenges from rising costs and inflation
A new survey by alternative lender Capify finds most SME business owners concerned about cashflow and cash reserves, with over...
Point of no return: 89% of consumers identify returns as priority for ecommerce retailers
81% of consumers would write off a retailer if they saw issues with return process 61% say easy returns result...
Firms that gain more media visibility can expect to perform better, according to new research
Firms that are more visible in the media increase their value and their stock returns, according to new research from...
Top business school partners with geopolitical think tank
From power relations between countries, to issues around maritime zones and trade wars, today geopolitics is an essential skill for...
Knowledge is power: Information influences how well markets work
Knowing more about the economy and politics is an advantage not only for individuals but also for society as a...
Giving CEOs financial-based incentives actually damages long-term firm profits
The greater stress companies put on financial incentives and financial performance in bonus systems for CEOs, the more negative the...
Self-confident entrepreneurs thrive in stable economies, while resilient entrepreneurs thrive in adverse settings
In times of economic stability, entrepreneurs who exude self-confidence are the most likely to thrive. However, when faced with unstable...
Claiming to be patriotic can improve a company’s performance
Companies that operate on a national level can boost their success by stressing their contribution to national interests, according to...
Finance employees are the least trustworthy
Employees in the financial sector are 30 per cent less trustworthy than other industries, according to new research by the...
