The opening words in most of the conversations I have with both UK businesses and my international friends these days are: ‘how’s business’. But the replies have never been more confused.
All our businesses face exceptional times. Inflation has reach 10 per cent in the UK, with increased energy costs; higher wages to attract employees; and increasing costs of supplies amongst the causes. Experience shows our sector has been ‘last in and first out’ when general business downturns,
