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Business today is about more than performance—it’s about relevance, resilience, and responsibility.
This space explores how organisations evolve, adapt, and grow in the face of shifting markets, rising expectations, and complex global challenges.
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Bosses rarely lack the will to reinvent their companies
Bans on Airbnbs will not solve Europe's overtourism problem
Political capital is hard to write off
Neobanks widened access to banking. Reinventing it was never quite the plan
Shanghai’s Megacity 2.0
Digital fixes are turning rubbish collection into something close to a business
A run of scandals shows how routine AI copy has become. Few seem troubled by it
OpenAI, SpaceX and perhaps Anthropic are heading for Wall Street
Tech, of all things, is rescuing the world’s small languages
Bosses rarely lack the will to reinvent their companies
Crises can be useful. Not waiting for one is better still
The ideal digital nomad visa includes a pathway to citizenship
Why we are taxing the wrong thing about cars
In a world of data there is still a place for instinct
Reinvention changes what a business is. Scope creep just adds to it
Long-termism emerges from governance, not from organigrams
Quirky recruitment tests are making headlines
Teaching teenagers to found start-ups is the easy bit
Neobanks widened access to banking. Reinventing it was never quite the plan
Digital fixes are turning rubbish collection into something close to a business
A run of scandals shows how routine AI copy has become. Few seem troubled by it
Tech, of all things, is rescuing the world’s small languages
Open-source software runs the world. But who pays for it?
In a world of data there is still a place for instinct
Private companies are learning they need their own air defence
Quirky recruitment tests are making headlines
Teaching teenagers to found start-ups is the easy bit
Bans on Airbnbs will not solve Europe's overtourism problem
Political capital is hard to write off
Shanghai’s Megacity 2.0
OpenAI, SpaceX and perhaps Anthropic are heading for Wall Street
Football has finally moved on gambling sponsorship
The ideal digital nomad visa includes a pathway to citizenship
Europe has been winning quietly. Now it needs to win loudly
The case for not panicking about empty cradles
In a world of data there is still a place for instinct
Neobanks widened access to banking. Reinventing it was never quite the plan
OpenAI, SpaceX and perhaps Anthropic are heading for Wall Street
Most savings products are boring by design
What is, and what is not, a start-up? And does it matter?
Central Asia presents a huge opportunity for Islamic financial institutions
Central and Eastern Europe's three-decade growth model is losing its potency
Two-thirds of businesses would rather have money now than money later
ESG has stopped making speeches and started doing sums
Sustaining growth in CEE now depends increasingly on investment
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The Investment Promotion Playbook
Investment promotion has evolved. Has your agency?
It’s not visibility that wins investment. It’s credibility.
A benchmark study of 30+ investment promotion agencies — and a guide to what works (and what doesn’t).
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Business-Friendly cities report
Talent. Connectivity. Quality of life. But which cities are turning potential into performance?
This ranking highlights the urban centres driving business growth across emerging Europe—beyond the usual suspects.
For investors, founders, and policymakers looking for their next strategic move.
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Moldova IT Guide
One small country. One big tech ambition.
This guide explores Moldova’s fast-growing IT sector—its talent, potential, and why global players are taking notice.
It’s a must-read for investors, partners, and policymakers ready to engage with Europe’s next digital hub.
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Strategic Fit Finder
Are you expanding where it makes sense — or where it’s simply familiar?
This tool offers a clear, data-driven snapshot of which markets best match your organisation’s strategic needs.
Simple, comparative, and insight-led, it’s your starting point for making smarter, future-fit location decisions.
Investment Destinations
One platform. Many possibilities.
This digital hub positions your location where investors look first—showcasing industry strengths, talent, infrastructure, and incentives with clarity and credibility.
It’s more than promotion. It’s a launchpad for serious investor interest.
Strategic Investor Engagement Programme
Six months. Targeted action. Tangible results.
This isn’t FDI promotion as usual. It’s a high-impact programme for governments and agencies ready to compete—by positioning smarter, engaging better, and converting faster.
Because attracting investment is one thing. Securing it is another.
Site Selection and Market Expansion Support
New markets. High stakes. One chance to get it right.
This service helps companies expand with confidence—combining on-the-ground insight, location intelligence, and hands-on support to guide every step of the decision.
From identifying the right market to making it happen, we help you land, launch, and lead.
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