1 November 2024 The recent £25 billion increase in employer National Insurance contributions, coupled with a reduction in payment thresholds, is compelling businesses to reassess their strategies regarding pay raises and new hires. Adding to the pressure, the National Living Wage is set to rise by 6.7% from April 2025, […]
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Financial red tape to be cut (well, at least for a few companies!)
28 October 2024 Great news for businesses—Jonathan Reynolds, Secretary of State for Business and Trade, recently announced a significant shift in financial reporting requirements. As Reynolds explained, “My department will lay legislation by the end of the year that will save companies £240m per year by removing redundant reporting requirements […]
The reasons for business failure: Why start-ups fail and how to succeed
September 23, 2024 In the past two decades, starting a business has become trendy, attracting millions of aspiring entrepreneurs. Yet, with this surge comes a familiar narrative: the high failure rate of start-ups. Research reveals that up to 80% of start-ups fail within the first few years. This begs the […]
Inflation is crushing start-ups — Here’s why most won’t survive (and how yours can)
Inflation is a silent killer for start-ups, and here’s the harsh truth: most won’t survive it. With rising costs, tightening cash flow, and a volatile market, new businesses are getting hit from all sides. While big corporations can absorb inflationary shocks, start-ups with razor-thin margins and limited funding face a […]
Announcement of Run Peng as the representative for IAE
The International Alliance of Entrepreneurs (IAE) are pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Xue as the chief representative for China. Anthony has over ten years’ experience working with international organisations and professional bodies. Including the staff from the United Kingdom. Moreover, his co-operation with the IAE involves an extension […]
APME Honorary Fellows presentation of certificates
APME Honorary Fellows presentation of certificates The photograph refers to the actual presentation of certificates to APME Honoray Fellows who live in the Kuala Lumpur area. After the virtual online presentation by the IAE and APME Chairman J Malcolm Dean assisted by the UK Team Malcolm Trotter and Neville Gaunt. […]
Malaysian Academics & Entrepreneurs Honoured By UK Global Association
Thirty-five high achievers, based in Malaysia, were formally recognised in a ceremony conducted on Saturday 20th August 2022. Figures from both the business world and higher education who have demonstrated contributions to the growth of firms, skills and society were each granted “Honorary Fellowship” of the APME. The recognition as […]
Is Strategic Arrogance holding your business back?
If owners or senior managers are arrogant in their attitude towards the strategic direction of the business, it can result in insolvency or bankruptcy. Does it matter or is it of any relevance to me and my business? Most certainly – Yes! Businesses and other organisations (and specifically those leading […]
How to Plan Remote Working!
How to Plan Remote Working – Working away from the work- place in many different situations and circumstances requires very careful planning. The world of commerce and business is ever changing, particularly due to advances in the use of technology. Combined with recent changes in working practices due to COVID-19, […]
The Trap Of The “Middle-Income Trap”
Being a high-income country will not solve the problems of the ‘middle-income trap’ by itself and policy priorities may be distorted if we over-emphasise this target. KUALA LUMPUR 30 APRIL 2021: The problem of the so called “middle-income trap,” which has kept Malaysia among the upper-middle-income countries for many years […]