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International Business Report (IBR) Uncertainty – an elixir for professional services
In times of uncertainty businesses often turn to a trusted confidant, who can diagnose their problems and recommend a course of action to thrive. It is perhaps therefore no surprise that when many sectors are starting to look off colour, the professional services sector is in relatively good health. In this article, we explore the vital signs for the Professional services sector and explore their outlook.
International Business Report (IBR) TMT outlook: Can tech spend buoyancy keep the industry airborne?
Uncertainty is mounting for technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) businesses amidst a turbulent economic and political backdrop, according to the latest research from Grant Thornton. But with businesses in other industries increasingly looking to new technologies as the path to transformation, this is also a time of opportunity. So how can the TMT industry ride out the turbulence and thrive?
International Business Report (IBR) R&D as a catalyst for global growth
Successful growth companies are often defined by two characteristics – they prioritise R&D investment and global expansion. The great enabler of global expansion is R&D, and in this article we explore some common ways in which companies are using R&D to support their internationalisation.
International Business Report (IBR) Driving growth through R&D investment
Investment in research and development (R&D) is a critical factor for growth and innovation in the global mid-market, according to Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR). How can your business use R&D as a catalyst for global growth? And how can firms make the most of government R&D incentives to invest for long-term growth?
International Business Report (IBR) R&D: The right incentives to grow
Growing economies and businesses are fuelled by R&D spending. Making the most of various government R&D incentives, both locally and internationally, could help your business invest for its future.
Mid-market outlook Mid-market companies lower growth expectations amid falling economic optimism
The overall picture is concerning. Compared with H2 2018, economic optimism, revenue expectations and profitability expectations are all down.
International business report (IBR) What a trade war means for Asia Pacific businesses
Asia Pacific businesses are stuck in the middle of the US-China trade war. No matter how the conflict ends, trade patterns in the region are likely to change permanently and it will be those businesses with the most strategic foresight that stand to benefit.
International Business Report (IBR) Mexico: an enduring business hotspot
Despite the home-grown uncertainty and foreign sabre-rattling that dominates today’s headlines, it’s important to remember that Mexico is still a hotspot for international businesses that will endure thanks to its unique access to the riches of North America and its fundamental competitive advantages.
International Business Report (IBR) European economic outlook
European businesses are battening down the hatches in the face of swirling uncertainty, but leaders shouldn’t just sit back and wait for a clearer picture. There are still growth opportunities in the market for those adopting the right strategies.
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Press releases

Economic fundamentals strong as widespread uncertainty fuels global optimism drop

23 Jan 2019

Following a period of heightened optimism and strong economic growth, the outlook for businesses in 2019 is markedly more reserved as the global economic cycle cools and political uncertainty begins to bite.

Business optimism softens as economic cycle comes off peak

15 Jul 2018

Businesses leaders globally are less optimistic about the economic outlook, despite continuing rises in expected revenues, indicating that the global economic cycle may have peaked - reveals the latest research from Grant Thornton’s international business report (IBR).

Optimism has reached an all-time high

01 May 2018

Global survey finds business optimism has reached an all-time high, meaning now may be the time to invest.

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