Google, the search engine used by more than a billion people around the world, is reported to be considering charging for premium content generated by artificial intelligence (AI). The company, owned by Alphabet Inc, is said to be revamping its business model and...
How has consumer behavior changed, and what does this mean for brands? The rising cost and prices in many sectors have a significant influence on how consumers buy and also how brands operate. People are looking for ways to save money, and the high energy prices are...
As inflation rises, many consumers face a new dilemma: deciding where to cut back on spending. Making decisions is tough, as there’s a clear tension between wanting to go out and enjoy the post-pandemic world, and saving money by staying in. Fears about the future of...
Three quarters of small businesses (78 per cent) see the cost-of-living crisis as the biggest threat to their survival in the coming year. Two thirds of Britain’s small business owners say the last two years have been the most challenging since they started their...
Growing media coverage and public outrage about rising domestic energy prices has shone an important spotlight on the impact of these spiralling costs in our homes. However, unlike for households, there is no price cap on business energy. This means that suppliers can...
We know that many clients and readers of our blog are suffering from the extreme rises in business energy costs over the past 6 months, especially those of you in high energy usage sectors such as manufacturing and engineering. Our client Advantage Utilities produces...
