Reports
International Business Report 2010—global sector trends
Transport: The transport sector has suffered more than many in the economic downturn with rising fuel prices impacting on costs and reduced levels of private consumption impacting on demand for consumer goods and holidays. Conditions in the transport sector are expected to remain tough in the short term as businesses continue to grapple with rising fuel prices, the slow recovery in private consumption and increased environmental regulations. [July 20, 2010] More...
Succeeding in today’s economy: is your business ready for the new normal?
A Grant Thornton International summary report featuring insights on the economic situation in North America, and how it’s affecting and will continue to affect privately held businesses in the region. Also discussed are some views on what businesses can do to stay profitable in the “new normal” in the coming years. [July 20, 2010] More...
International Business Report 2010—global sector trends
Financial services: The financial services sector found itself at the centre of the economic storm, sparked by the collapse of Lehman Brothers in September 2008. While the government bailouts that followed saved some of the major players in the sector, the regulatory measures introduced have been severe. And the regulatory upheaval in the financial services sector looks likely to shape the future of this sector for many years to come. [July 12, 2010] More...
International Business Report 2010—global sector trends
Food and beverage: The food and beverage sector did not escape the financial turmoil of the past 12 months, although some sub-sectors suffered more than others. As the global economy improves, and consumer demand recovers, so too should the food and beverage sector. [July 6, 2010] More...
International Business Report 2010—global sector trends
Cleantech: The effects of the economic downturn did not pass the sector by, but both mature and developing economy governments are assigning large proportions of their budgets to the sector, making the future look bright for businesses within the sector. [June 25, 2010] More...
International Business Report 2010—global sector trends
Construction and real estate: The construction and real estate sector suffered like many others during the global economic downturn. However, once confidence returns, the level of investment will increase and businesses within the sector will emerge stronger from the downturn. [June 25, 2010] More...
International Business Report 2010—global sector trends
Hospitality: 2009 was a year of almost unparalleled turmoil in the hospitality sector with global international travel declining by an estimated 4.7 per cent across the year. However, the strength of the recovery in emerging markets, coupled with a growing and increasingly wealthy middle class who can afford foreign travel, is helping the sector. [June 25, 2010] More...
International Business Report 2010 – Mergers and aquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions: prospects for global recovery. While privately held businesses around the globe are naturally cautious about their M&A plans for 2010 given the challenging economic conditions and difficulty in raising debt finance they experienced in 2009, there are some encouraging signs for the future. Despite the challenging conditions, a substantial proportion of entrepreneurial firms still want to grow through M&A. [June 15, 2010] More...
International Business Report 2010. Emerging markets: leading the way
This edition of the International Business Report 2010 focuses on the importance of the emerging markets to the world economy, specifically highlighting their investment opportunies to businesses worldwide. [May 5, 2010] More...
International Business Report 2010. Focus on: Canada
Country focus series: This edition of the Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR) 2010 focuses on Canada—the experiences and attitudes of our privately held businesses (PHBs), how they have been affected by the economic crisis and how they are dealing with recovery. [April 13, 2010] More...
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