Building your business future - Ernst & Young - United Kingdom

How can you manage your company through the recession and position yourself for growth? After interviewing thousands of RE executives, we identified some overarching themes. From increasing capital to reevaluating your business model, we reveal the lessons that could mean the difference between surviving and thriving in the new economic environment.

The October edition ( 895K, October 2009) of this monthly publication summarises recent events and market performance in the sector and includes commentary on current market conditions. In addition, the October edition includes a special tax feature focusing on the Construction Industry Scheme and the effects of regular HM Revenue and Customs compliance reviews on companies gross payment status.

We hope you find it both interesting and informative and we would welcome your feedback. If you would like to receive this publication directly via email each month, please send an email to Construction&PFI@uk.ey.com or one of the named contacts on the cover page of the Update.

Despite the effects of the global recession, China’s central government has indicated the financial stimulus measures (pdf, 1.4mb)  introduced last year are taking hold, and the economy is expected to return to GDP growth in excess of 8% for 2009. Still, investors should balance the complexity of investing in another country against its opportunities. Read our recommended strategies to better understand the playing field.