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Intellectual Property

How is Intellectual Property Shaping Economic Growth in the Digital Age?

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Contributed by: RVKS and Associates.

Intellectual Property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images used in commerce. In the digital age, the significance and management of IP have evolved dramatically due to rapid technological advancements and the proliferation of digital content.

Read on to explore the economic implications of IP in the digital era, focusing on valuation, protection, monetization, and the challenges posed by digitalization.

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ESG and Sustainability

ESG and Corporate Purpose – Conflict or Convergence?

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Contributed by: Dafferns.

Climate change is happening now! With the extreme weather events of recent years, it has surely become impossible to deny that human activity is having an adverse effect on our planet’s ecosystems.

Wherever you look in the world, we are all being impacted by our changing environment – just speak to local farmers and you’ll soon understand the extent of the concern they have for a successful harvest this year. It won’t surprise you to learn that the winter of 2023/24 was the wettest on record in Coventry (according to the Bablake weather station).

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Technology, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence

Are There Valid Business Uses for Generative Artificial Intelligence?

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Contributed by: Meaden & Moore.

Computing intelligence has come a long way for the mainstream user. In just the past decade, we have seen this technology grow from simple machine learning to artificial superintelligence.

In business, implementing new AI software can feel a bit overwhelming, especially when leaders lack technological expertise. However, businesses that fail to embrace AI and other machine learning software are foregoing a fantastic opportunity to boost their productivity and improve efficiencies in nearly all areas of their business.

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Sustainability

Implementing Sustainability in Professional Services Firms

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Contributed by: CT&P.

When we talk about sustainability, with a specific focus on ESG (Environmental Social & Governance) factors, we tend to think that it only relates to large companies and organisations with roles in the public interest. But is this really the case? Can small and medium-sized companies and professional services firms be left out of the equation?

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To Know Where You Are Going, You Must Have a Vision.

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Contributed by: Gilligan Sheppard.

We’ve all planned holidays at some point in our lives. We envision what it will look like and anticipate how it will feel. That vision gives us something to look forward to and an incentive to do what we need to get there.

In a business context, the vision is where you want to be and what you want to be seen as or achieve. It could be long-term or even infinite. It’s what inspires your team to get out of bed and walk through the door every morning. The vision should always guide strategy and goals.

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Diversity and inclusion

Enhancing the Employee Experience to Retain Top Talent

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Contributed by: James Moore.

Ask someone in today’s workforce what they like most about their job and they probably won’t give a simple answer. It’s usually a combination of factors including benefits, the people they work with, maybe even how their office looks. More employers are noticing this phenomenon, and they’ve even given it a name — the employee experience, or EX. And a good EX is a big key to keeping your talent.

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The Role of Due Diligence in Cross Border Mergers

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Contributed by: KNM Management Advisory

The term ‘due diligence’ alludes to a sensible investigation of the points of interest and issues related to going into an agreement or arrangement for a merger or acquisition that must be completed by the gatherings to such agreement or understanding. This may either be interpreted as a legitimate commitment or a deliberate endeavor.

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Video: Business But Better – BKL’S ESG Journey

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Contributed by: BKL.

Simon Bussell, our Marketing and Business Development Director, sat down with Myfanwy Neville, Partner and Head of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), to talk about BKL’s ESG journey – including becoming a certified B Corporation in 2022 – and how we’re supporting owner-managed companies to become better businesses.

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IRS Issues Moratorium on ERC – What You Should Do Next

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Contributed by: Windham Brannon.

On Sept. 14, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a moratorium on processing new Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims effective Sept. 14, 2023, to Dec. 31, 2023. The moratorium comes with continued mounting concern regarding questionable ERC claims and potential scammers, as well as concerns from tax professionals. Now that the moratorium is here, what should the next move be for taxpayers who already filed their ERC claim?

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