With austerity the key buzz word in the news this week it seems that the debate is focused on the relative merits of cutting back or spending in order to create jobs and generate growth in the economy.
How do you feel about awards? A waste of time maybe? A bit of backslapping between friends, or something more valuable with a real tangible core behind it?
Reviews of yesterday’s budget reveal a mixed response but the general feeling from the business community seems to be that this is a budget designed to support business and growth. The government’s economic forecasts were positive and in line with the recent optimism and improvements in business our members have experienced since the beginning of the year.
There has been some positive news since the start of the year from many KBB businesses, so it is hoped that the Chancellor will provide a boost and nurture the tentative feel good feeling by delivering a budget focused on growth.
KBB 2012 is now over, and from our perspective was a successful show that produced some real positives for all exhibitors – the ‘buzz’ factor was evident in bundles. Stands were busy throughout the show until mid-afternoon on closing day and from my various walkabouts, business was being done with sales orders taken, new displays ordered, new contacts made and old acquaintances renewed…it all looks good for the future.
Just thinking how popular ‘pre-pack’ administrations are in today’s marketplace, I wondered why only 1 of the Homeform brands was acquired by the former management – leaving the other brands to presumably wither and die – leaving many consumers out of pocket to the tune of £5.6 million.
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