Insights

‘Culture eats strategy’ has become accepted business wisdom. But is it possible for dynamic companies to maintain their unique culture and appeal as they expand and avoid the growing pains that affect so many firms?

According to a recent survey of more than 2,000 business leaders, expansion into foreign markets remains vital to fuel business growth.

Automating and optimising your supply chain can help save money and facilitate growth. So could it work for your business?

As countries in the region modernise and make it easier to do business, what are the opportunities and considerations for those looking to invest?

Family-run organisations make up two-thirds of all businesses around the world.

Mark Zuckerberg’s $24m investment in Andela may further accelerate a tech boom.

Merger and acquisition activity is escalating, but how do companies ensure deals don’t turn sour?

In the push to become transparent, businesses are disclosing vast swathes of information about themselves – yet many are becoming more opaque as a result.

A lack of awareness is fuelling the surge in cyber crime but there are pragmatic steps that organisations can take.

Blockchain technology already plays a crucial role in the financial services sector. Now interest from other industries is on the rise, says Luis Pastor, IT consulting and innovation Partner, Grant Thornton Spain.

Your board has a crucial role to play in steering your company to long-term success. To be the best it needs to focus on three Ds: diversity, digital and development

Many emerging economies still face tough social challenges but beyond the negative headlines, there is great investment potential for businesses to tap into.

More and more large businesses are investing in innovative mid-market companies as a shortcut to R&D. For investees, corporate venturing can offer a stable route to accelerated growth.

Introducing innovations such as artificial intelligence into your supply chain takes time and effort but it can help you leapfrog the competition.

The healthcare sector is still experimenting with using big data but, as Anne McGeorge the national managing partner of healthcare at Grant Thornton US shares, it already has plenty to teach us about the benefits and challenges of big data analytics.

Cities face tough competition for business investment if they are not national capitals. What can they do to put themselves in the running?