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Before the pandemic, international business was mostly done through physical interactions – with people meeting in person to agree sales or receive a service. That changed with COVID-19. Grant Thornton’s research last year established that most international interactions currently take place virtually. It’s an important shift, and to better understand the implications of this new virtual world we spoke to Elaine Daly, global head of business consulting at Grant Thornton International Ltd.

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Covid-19's impact on middle-market optimism is revealed.

After a first semester that was greatly impacted by the economic uncertainties caused by the pandemic, the Brazilian business community demonstrated in the International Business Repor (IBR), in the second semester, that it was more optimistic about the future of business.

Despite having presented a higher index than the one registered in the previous survey, Brazil dropped two positions in the ranking and is in 10th place among the countries most optimistic about business recovery.

Grant Thornton's International Business Report (IBR) reveals the level of optimism about the economy and business in the next 12 months. The semi-annual survey was conducted in 28 countries with about 4,600 middle-market business leaders.

Grant Thornton's International Business Report (IBR) reveals the level of optimism regarding the economy and business over the next 12 months. The biannual survey is conducted in 29 countries with nearly 4,600 middle-market business leaders

The recent approval of Law No. 14,193, of August 6, 2021, which establishes the Soccer Corporation (“SAF”) in Brazil, leaders envision an alternative in this business model to attract investors in order to settle debts, change the management profile and strengthen the team.

Our future economic health, according to businesses right at its heart

A widely used approach in the technological area, with good results, agile methods have gain market share in the financial industry.

Five questions HRDs can ask to make their people model more agile

Remote or hybrid working models are the new norm, say many employers — and research shows most employees also prefer to work in this way. But, these opportunities must be balanced with the potential risks. Dominic Merlin-Cone looks at the key issues.

The mid-market’s real prioritisation of sustainability not only reflects the growing expectation of stakeholders but the forward-thinking nature of this entrepreneurial segment.

Sustainability actions have become a business imperative. Bloomberg projections indicate that global ESG assets by 2025 will account for more than a third of all projected assets under management, accounting for $53 trillion of the $140.5 trillion total.

Mid-market businesses around the world want to accelerate their ESG and sustainability journey. But they’re going to need support to do so.