Research Report
e-Commerce expected to drive demand for logistics space across Europe
The requirement for industrial and logistics property to support the major expansion of internet retailers will be the biggest drive of activity in the European logistics market in the coming three years. ... Full story
Work-Life balance improves across South Africa
Workers across South Africa declare that their work-life balance has improved, according to the Regus Work-Life Balance Index, which was launched today. ... Full story
Borderless Business
Conducting business is becoming increasingly more global as technology, mobility and revenue opportunities in emerging markets are tempting enterprises to expand into new markets in order to reach new customers. ... Full story
Confidence bounces back as businesses think of efficient growth initiatives
South African business confidence has bounced back 2 Index points to 117 since September, inverting the decline recorded between March and September 2011, according to the global Regus Business Confidence Index. ... Full story
Foreign markets are the key to growth, but don’t antagonise the locals
“The secret of success is to understand the point of view of others,” said the US carmaker Henry Ford, a man who knew a few things about corporate growth. Ford’s advice is especially worth remembering at a time when businesses of all sizes are looking for growth opportunities overseas. ... Full story
Green buildings advance resiliency in disasters
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the University of Michigan’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning have released a report describing how green buildings advance resiliency in disasters. ... Full story
Multinational Corporations believe opportunity outweighs risk in emerging markets
The drive for more corporate occupiers to locate in emerging markets remains strong, despite the widespread social, political and economic unrest in 2011, according to our latest research. ... Full story
Insignificant changes in Rental Payment Profiles
Moderately stable conditions marking the final quarter of 2011 saw little changes in the Rental Payment Profiles of the majority of commercial tenants, except a minor slide of tenants in good standing to 79% - down from 81% in the previous quarter. ... Full story
Networking takes pride of place in marketing mix
While a majority of companies in South Africa (78%) believe face-to-face networking will remain the best way to find new customers over the next two to three years, an increasing proportion also predict the rising importance of business social media in the new business mix (62%, up from 46% in the previous three years). ... Full story
The golden rule of networking
‘It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.’ So goes the old adage, and it’s true that in business personal relationships usually count for more than specialist knowledge. ... Full story
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Village View gets R20 million Facelift
The stylish Village View shopping centre in Bedfordview is undergoing a R20 million makeover by owners The Cavaleros Group. ... Full story