Thriving through disruption: A differentiator for growth

International business

Instability has come to define the global business landscape and the ability for mid-market firms to thrive through disruption is becoming a key differentiator.

Trade in transition: Opportunity in a ‘wait and see’ world

International business

A shifting global trade landscape is contributing to rising uncertainty, but could it also unlock new opportunites for adaptable mid-market businesses while larger companies opt to wait and see?

Navigating tariffs: Maintaining mid-market resilience amid ongoing uncertainty

International business

Traditional global export markets continue to shift as tariffs are introduced, presenting a challenge for mid-market firms

Top five constraints to international business in the mid-market

International business

Top five major constraints that are testing the mid-market’s ability to grow their businesses internationally.

9 min read |

Brand and international marketing – breaking global barriers

International business

Brand has been identified as a key driver of mid-market success when looking to grow and develop international business.

6 min read |

Building resilience in international business

International business

Evolving supply chains and trade patterns amid ongoing global uncertainty.

7 min read |

International business ambitions: Mid-market growth and expansion

International business

The mid-market looks to international business opportunities for growth.

The key to international business: Investing in people

International business

How can recruitment and retention help grow international business?

8 min read |

Mid-market businesses lifted by rising tide of optimism

International business

Optimism among global mid-market business leaders rose to 67% in the first half of this year and they are markedly more optimistic about their prospects with global optimism having increased by 8%.

Press releases

Mid-market optimism drops six points as Iran war drives a sharp rise in uncertainty

31 Mar 2026

The war in Iran has seen mid-market business optimism fall sharply in the first quarter of 2026, down six points to 68%, according to Grant Thornton’s latest International Business Report.


Predictable uncertainty, steady optimism: mid-market resets for 2026

12 Dec 2025

Grant Thornton’s International Business Report reveals mid-market optimism remains strong at 74%, despite a slight decline this quarter. Economic uncertainty dropped eight points to 54%, signaling more predictable conditions ahead. Discover why falling uncertainty hasn’t boosted optimism and what it means for investment confidence in 2026.


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