Business World: Issue no.12 - March 2016

March 2016

Business World delivers views and analysis written by specialists from within the Russell Bedford network, together with guest authors from other organisations. 

Business World is available to read in PDF FORMAT or as a digital magazine via CALAMEO.

Articles in the March 2016 edition include:

Italy - an enticing business destination

New tax and regulatory reforms introduced by the Italian government offer a number of investment incentives for small and medium sized enterprises and foreign investors.

Buy-sell agreement - put it on your to-do list

Of all the business protections that companies routinely have in place, the one that seems to get the least attention is the buy-sell agreement. This article looks at buy-sell agreements and why it is a good idea to have one.

BEPS - it only affects the multinationals, right?

Read about what BEPS means in practice, who it is likely to affect, and what your business should be doing now.

Turbulence is the new normal

Constant economic and regulatory change is inevitable in business as well as the accountancy profession. It's not just about weathering the storm: forecasting and adapting to change is vital.

Doing Business 2016: Measuring regulatory quality and efficiency

An insight into the World Bank's Doing Business report on the ease of doing business from start-up to exit for SMEs across 189 countries.

Going public - is an IPO an option for your business?

Global activity in IPOs (initial public offerings) has soared in the past three years. Explore the advantages and disadvantages and whether or not it could be a viable option for your business.

Three steps to coping in a downturn

Smart business people make positive changes and equip themselves with strategies to see them through an economic downturn. Take a look at how you can apply these steps in your company.

Hot-desking - the flexible office alternative

A growing workforce doesn't necessarily have to mean a bigger office. Hot-desking is a creative and flexible alternative to upscaling using shared workspaces and technology to maximise the efficiency of your business.

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