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Archive for the ‘Growth’ Category« Previous Entries Next Entries »Growth in the face of adversityMonday, October 10th, 2011  With seemingly nothing but more doom and gloom on the economic horizon, it’s always encouraging to read tales of businesses that have seized upon the opportunities presented by the difficult economic climate and successfully turned things to their advantage. In the latest article to appear in our online library, David Baggaley shares with us some inspiring tales of nimble-footed and entrepreneurial organizations in The Growth Opportunity. Global Market Research 2011 – An Industry ReportFriday, September 16th, 2011  The new ESOMAR global market research industry report for 2011 shows that the industry has now grown to US $31.2 billion in 2010. This represents an overall growth of 5.2% and 2.8% after adjustment for inflation – a significant improvement on 2009 but in line with expectations of economic recovery. Some of the key highlights of this report include:
For a more detailed look at the figures visit: http://www.esomar.org B2B International announces expansion plansWednesday, March 16th, 2011
 Global business-to-business market research and market intelligence specialists open a mainland European office and appoint more researchers Hot on the heels of impressive growth figures, with revenue up to £3.8m (US$6.15m), B2B International opens a sales office in Brussels. Managing Director Nick Hague explains, “Whilst our Manchester and London offices have been hugely successful in meeting the needs of our UK and other European clients, we recognise the benefits a mainland European office will have in terms of our responsiveness to client demands.” B2B International’s consistent growth continued in 2010 despite the difficult economic environment. The company has more than doubled in size since the end of 2006 and has experienced year-on-year growth in every year since its formation in 1998. The agency is also expanding its manpower. New additions to the international research team include Kyle Cockett in the UK, Gerry Caffrey and Daniel Attivissimo in New York, and Aubo Lee in China. With a business and marketing background, Daniel brings creative, analytical and strategic capabilities as a research analyst; Research manager Gerry has 20 years’ experience of the b2b market, previously working for PwC and IBM; Kyle is an economics graduate and works on data analysis and presentations; and Aubo is an experienced quantitative researcher. Not content with new offices and new recruits, B2B International continues with ambitious growth plans. The company recently bought a 50% stake in creative design agency B2B Marcomms (www.b2bmarcomms.com), formerly Frank Communications, allowing it to offer services such as CVP execution and branding consultancy for the first time. B2B International Brussels office: The Growing Business HandbookMonday, March 14th, 2011  Aimed at senior managers in middle market and SME companies, The Growing Business Handbook focuses on key issues such as funding, innovation, customer service, business technology and international expansion and includes case studies from top companies. “Combines expert comment….with stories of the experience of people who have been through the process of managing a growing company” B2B International has contributed to the most recent edition (13th edition) that is now available to buy at Kogan Page or Amazon. The Growing Business Handbook is a superb reference tool for all businesses with growth potential, filled with invaluable insights and guidance from specialists in finance, HR, marketing, research, innovation, people and IT, as well as help on enterprise risk and useful legal advice. “Filled with articles from experts in the private sector providing advice to small and medium sized companies on techniques to expand their business” The Growing Business Handbook is the reference source of choice to help you ensure and manage business growth, particularly in challenging economic conditions. This book looks at all the areas ripe for exploitation by your growing business and discusses ways you can manage the associated risks. “Takes a practical approach to all the issues encountered by today’s fast-growing businesses. For those who already have achieved an established market position and want to build on their success” “Good advice on how to make a successful small business into a larger one” Contributors include: B2B International, the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply; Mazars; Beck Greener; UKAS; and Strathclyde Business School. For more information please click here Impressive growth for B2B InternationalTuesday, March 1st, 2011
Another strong year of growth for international business-to-business market research and market intelligence specialists B2B International enjoyed another year of rapid growth in 2010, with revenue up to £3,815,380 (US$6.15m). Growth was led by the US subsidiary (58% year-on-year growth) with the long-established UK/mainland Europe operation recording impressive gains of 8% year-on-year. B2B International has experienced growth in every year since its formation in 1998. Director Matthew Harrison explains: “these results mean that the company has more than doubled in size since the end of 2006, when we stepped up our growth targets. Over the past four years we have embarked upon an aggressive strategy of international expansion as well as tripling our spend on marketing. In addition, we have increased our focus on the financial and professional services sectors, where we now do as much business as in our traditional industrial and manufacturing markets.” Managing Director Nick Hague believes that: “the market research industry is more competitive today than it has ever been, and the ability to serve clients and conduct research throughout the world is critical to any research business. Almost three quarters of the work we do is now international as opposed to country-specific.” In addition to its Head Office in Manchester, UK, the company has subsidiaries in Beijing and New York as well as sales offices in London and Shanghai and an affiliate office in Moscow, Russia. B2B International’s ambitious growth plans have not abated. The company recently bought a 50% stake in creative design agency B2B Marcomms (formerly Frank Communications), allowing it to offer services such as CVP execution and branding consultancy for the first time. « Previous Entries Next Entries » |
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