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  • Trends

    8 health and wellbeing trends that could boost your business

    Growing numbers of consumers are taking greater ownership of their health, which offers a potential tonic for businesses too

    William Higham
    30 April, 2019
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    Trends

    10 consumer trends to watch

    Futurist Will Higham offers his pick of emerging sociocultural developments that could present a commercial opportunity for businesses this year

    William Higham
    19 February, 2019
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    Trends

    The innovations set to disrupt and enhance your sector

    From mind-controlled cars to perma-charged batteries, innovations in development today are poised to enhance, disrupt and even spawn whole new industries, writes futurist Will Higham

    William Higham
    30 October, 2018
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    10 innovative ways to attract top talent

    Tomorrow’s best employees will be putting self-determination and community before office gimmicks, writes futurist Will Higham

    William Higham
    3 September, 2018
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  • Adidas' 3D printing technology
    Trends

    10 ideas to keep retailers one step ahead

    Discover the innovative retailers who are finding new ways to win and retain custom

    William Higham
    14 June, 2018
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    Trends

    10 consumer trends to watch in 2018

    Behavioural futurist Will Higham identifies new markets to consider over the coming year, from e-sports and podcasts to sober partying

    William Higham
    25 January, 2018
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  • A man using a smartphone in bed, illustrating tech affecting sleep
    Wellbeing

    Bad sleep is big business

    The more our sleep is disrupted by tech, the more opportunities for firms that can aid good slumber

    William Higham
    6 July, 2017
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  • Brexit forecasts and a crystal ball
    James Sproule

    Why the reputation of forecasters could be set for stormy weather

    IoD predicts short-term pain but long-term gain as a liberalised economy benefits from Brexit

    James Sproule
    18 April, 2017
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    Trends: In these uncertain times why your customer wants to feel protected

    Consumers’ need for security in uncertain times creates new growth opportunities for businesses

    William Higham
    10 February, 2017
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    News

    Consumers want convenience. It’s time to spot the business opportunity

    Convenience begins to outweigh many other behaviour drivers – even price, says Will Higham

    William Higham
    24 August, 2016
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    News

    Why thinking slow makes business grow faster

    A renewed interest in products produced in slower, more traditional ways, offers a host of new revenue streams

    William Higham
    12 August, 2016
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    Humanisation of technology

    The humanisation of tech hints at a wider trend that companies can exploit

    William Higham
    14 April, 2016
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