onefourzero receives investor backing
onefourzero has received backing from a syndicate of angel investors led by ex-Bridgepoint PE partner as it launches US office and plans for expansion in Europe and APAC. onefourzero, London headquartered commercial and digital consulting firm has received backing from a group of investors led by former head of consumer at Bridgepoint Jason McGibbon. […]
What Is Next For Healthcare Services?
Healthcare services all across the UK have felt the strain of the coronavirus pandemic. Whether public or private, all healthcare services have felt the effects in some capacity. Two areas of healthcare that are seeing fundamental shifts are dentistry and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals. Both sectors of the healthcare industry are feeling the effects of the strain that […]
Commercial Forecasting in Uncertain Times
When searching for an investment opportunity, it was typical for investors to use static models, which span numerous years, to determine the best investment opportunities. Some may have even used ‘gut feeling’ as a justification for their investment choices. ‘Gut feeling’ is a primitive concept in a now quantitative world that values undisputable data; times […]
Digital Transformation in 5 Easy Steps
Digital technology is changing industries for the better. However, with new technology, comes a need for companies to undergo digital transformation in almost every facet of the business. Digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into all areas of a company and is considered by many organisations as a survival issue. These changes fundamentally […]
4 B2B Commercial Questions You Can Answer Using Digital Data
In recent years, the private equity industry has been thriving. Strong fundraising and returns have seen global private equity funds rise, meaning the total industry assets were worth over $4.1 trillion at the beginning of 2020. However, the coronavirus pandemic has plunged the global economy into a period of uncertainty. Many markets are seeing revenues […]
Why Digital Data Matters in Your B2B Diligence Process
Every business is digital in some way, shape, or form. The digital world is now an integral part of day-to-day operations for companies, and it will continue to disrupt how they work for years to come. For those looking to acquire a new business, digital needs to be a high priority. It is a strong […]
Consumer Trends in Clothing and Apparel in the United Kingdom and the United States
The coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on the Clothing and Apparel sector in both the UK and the US. In March, millions of people stayed at home to reduce the transmission of the virus. This occurred as cases surged in both the United Kingdom and the United States. The crisis has negatively impacted […]
Where Should I Invest (and What Data Trends are Showing)
COVID-19 has changed how we live. For months, millions of people around the world were only allowed out of their homes to buy essential items such as food and medicine. The inaccessibility of physical stores led to an unprecedented demand for brands to turn to eCommerce to get their products into people’s homes. The problem […]
Unexpected Winners in a COVID Economy
The last six months have been incredibly tough for the global economy. COVID-19 has infected over 7 million people in 185 countries and has sadly killed over 400,000. The virus has also caused the loss of millions of jobs worldwide. As a result, the global economy has run into extreme difficulty. The International Labour Organization […]
Rise of the machines: long live robots as investing in people declines
With the fourth industrial revolution well upon us, investing in technology is only increasing in popularity. As technology is fully integrated into the way we work, the next stage of development is getting to the heart of the way businesses are run and how we can do things more efficiently – from accounting software to […]
