James Patefield
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How the Nostalgia Trend is Driving Sales of Personalised Products
The personalisation of gifts has boomed over the last few years. Everything from drinking glasses to sweet jars and suitcases with people’s faces on are available to buy as personal products. It’s estimated that the global market for personalisation will reach $31.6 billion by 2021. The growing gift culture is certainly helping to spearhead these predicted figures.
By James Patefield3 years ago in Journal
Perils of Efficiency: Procuring Supplies During a Crisis
Although lockdown has hit many industries across the world, some businesses have managed to remain somewhat operational, with supply and demand still existing for some products and services. However, during periods of extreme volatility and when business and supply and demand can shift drastically, procuring supplies can become almost impossible and can seem to ground to a halt. This can be a problem for some as many businesses in the UK rely on fast and efficient supply chains which are highly integrated and often operate cross-border.
By James Patefield3 years ago in Trader
Ditching a White Christmas for a Green Christmas
This year’s Christmas is on track to be the strangest yet. With lockdown restrictions such as curfews, maximum numbers of people attending gatherings, and tiered rules, we won’t be spending it like we’re used to.
By James Patefield3 years ago in Lifehack
TikTok: Unpacking the Success Behind Clever Packaging
TikTok’s rise as the fastest-growing social media platform is showing no signs of slowing down as the short-form video platform continues to surpass Instagram and Facebook for downloads on the Google Play Store and the App Store. Since March it has won the download battle, with a whopping 72.8 million downloads in May and a respectable 44.6 million in August.
By James Patefield4 years ago in Journal
Technology to Aid SMEs
In South Africa, small to medium sized businesses are acknowledged as being instrumental in driving the country’s market economy and employment rates. With unemployment figures reaching 27.7 per cent last year and the economy forecasted to grow just under two per cent, the SME sector is viewed as their growth vehicle.
By James Patefield4 years ago in Journal
Where are all the Female CEOs?Singaporean Women in Business
Women’s Equality Day on the 26th August and Businesswomen’s Day on the 22nd September are days dedicated to working towards a gender-equal world, recognising injustices, celebrating successes by women, and raising awareness of biases that existed historically and presently.
By James Patefield4 years ago in Viva
Which countries make the biggest profits in the automotive industry?
In times gone by, the UK was seen globally as one of the major players in the automotive industry. Jaguar, Mini and Land Rover were rolling out cars for fun. But, then came the ‘super-brands, with acquisitions and mergers becoming a regular occurrence. Germany and Japan began to slowly cement their respective positions as the largest car manufacturing countries in the world. That said though, if it came down to a battle of the nations, who would win?
By James Patefield4 years ago in Wheel
Our Throwaway Culture
There's no denying that we are all living in a throwaway society – and it’s time we threw it in the bin, for good. Influenced by consumerism and wanting the newest electronics and more clothes, we don’t even wait for things to break or become worn down before buying more. Back during the Great Depression, the strategy to help the economy get back on its feet was by making products not built to last, so people would buy, and spend, more. Unfortunately, it’s led to an unhealthy climate and plastic pollution across the world — all you have to do is look around to see the effect this is having on our planet. In the tech industry, chemicals used to produce products are making landfills toxic and risking the lives of workers.
By James Patefield4 years ago in Lifehack
Coronavirus: Implementing Long Term Remote Working
There’s no denying that the Coronavirus has resulted in unprecedented changes to the way we work. Similar to how the Second World War revolutionised the workplace by empowering women, Coronavirus could cause a permanent shift towards working from home. To curb the spread of the virus, governments across the world have imposed self-isolation rules, including Singapore forcing businesses to allow staff to work from home or face penalties. Leading tech companies like Google and Microsoft have rolled out free tools to help home workers during this pandemic and hope usage will carry on when the world returns to normal.
By James Patefield4 years ago in Journal
European countries pay the most alcohol tax globally
Tax is a fact of life. Whether you’re a business accountant dealing with online invoice requests or a customer making a single purchase in a shop, tax is an integral part of our economy that everyone is aware of.
By James Patefield4 years ago in Trader