Intelligent Investing from Bridgepoint
Business
In a world where tastes and habits are changing faster than ever, businesses, products and services are under constant threat. But companies can protect themselves from slow obsolescence if they are vigilant and follow some strategic rules. Read more…
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Foreword
William Jackson | Managing partner of Bridgepoint
Staying power
No one likes to feel irrelevant, yet that is what is happening to many businesses. In a world where tastes and habits are changing faster than ever, companies, products and services are under constant threat. That’s why this edition of The Point explores how businesses can protect themselves from slow obsolescence by following some strategic rules and avoiding inertia. Read more…
Ins & outs
Bridgepoint news
€1bn rotation for crop specialist Rovensa
Local authority staff recruiter poised for growth
BDC backs fast-growing marketing firm
A step change for Bridgepoint Credit with EQT deal
University challenge
This year, universities the world over have swapped face-to-face teaching for online lectures, tutorials and seminars, debates. The move has prompted widespread debate, in academic circles and in industry. But Lord Patten, Chancellor of the University of Oxford, long-standing politician and a member of the Bridgepoint advisory board argues that economics present the real challenge for further education, not technology. Read more…
Viewpoint
Business
All in good time
In today’s world, most businesses strive to satisfy their customers’ desires as quickly as possible. But instant gratification does not always equate to greater satisfaction. Sometimes, customers are more fulfilled if they have to wait a little longer. Read more…
Management
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues have been moving steadily up the stakeholder agenda for years. Now, the trend has gained new impetus and a slight change of emphasis. For businesses at the forefront of ESG thinking, this represents an opportunity to engage more fully with customers, employees and investors. Read more…
Deep Impact
In focus
Urban populations have been rising for decades, but the Covid-19 pandemic has called into question the very future of city life. Clever thinking could turn this into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, benefiting businesses and individuals alike. Read more…
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Trade
Rising protectionism and a pandemic have highlighted the trade risks faced by companies with global value chains. Recognition of these risks is expected to spark a new way of doing business. Read more…
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Last word
Domesticity used to be considered boring. This year, it’s become trendy. But has the fetishisation of household chores gone too far? The Financial Times columnist Emma Jacobs chews over the issue. Read more…
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