International business report (IBR) is the world's leading mid-market business survey, covering more than 10,000 companies in 36 economies every quarter:

• Talent: essential tips to future-proof your business
• Reducing risk in cross-border transactions
• Future of Europe 2017
• Optimism at an all-time high but skills shortage threatens
• Global survey reveals effects of Brexit and US election
• Global economy in 2016
• Women in business: turning promise into practice
• Future of Europe
• Mergers and acquisitions view point 2016

GrowthiQ offer practical solutions to the challenges facing dynamic business leaders globally. Below you will find a range of articles that we hope you will find insightful.

• Belt and Road opportunities
• Fast, sustainable growth – what’s the secret?
• Why culture can make or break your company
• How to align human capital with global business objectives
• How your supply chain can give you a competitive edge
• Opportunities abound as the GCC economies diversify
• Seven ways family firms can avoid failure
• Is Nigeria set for a tech surge?
• Is blockchain right for your business?
• Steering your company during time success
• Perception and reality in emerging markets
• Is corporate venturing right for your business?

Optimism at an all-time high but skills shortage threatens

Opportunities abound as the GCC economies diversify