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Creating opportunity in adversity - Ernst & Young - United Kingdom

Creating opportunity in adversity

The global financial crisis is having a huge impact on the environment in which your business is operating.

Market capitalization and asset valuations are declining. Energy and commodity prices are fluctuating. Environmental and political issues are contributing to adverse business pressures. Gaps in power between developed and emerging countries are narrowing.

Despite unprecedented government intervention to boost spending and restore confidence, most businesses are bracing themselves for even tougher conditions ahead.

But in these difficult times lie opportunities – and Ernst & Young’s global network of professionals can help you discover them for your business. Whether your organization is strong and healthy, under stress or facing difficult choices, we work with you to find financial, strategic and operational solutions that improve your liquidity, financial flexibility and stakeholder returns. We’re here to help you build a sustainable business – in the short and long term.

Rapid-growth markets: bullish despite Eurozone crisis

Our forecast indicates that the balance of opportunity for business still lies within rapidly growing countries. But which ones? Find out in our report.

The Eurozone debate continues
Despite the short-term gloom and uncertainties around the future, we still expect the Eurozone to stabilize in 2012. Learn why in our latest Eurozone Forecast.
The rise of the cross border transaction

In past years, business leaders have been fearful of undertaking significant multinational transactions due to increasingly volatile markets. Our research shows that the balance has now shifted. 

Entrepreneurs make call to action to G20

A strong entrepreneurial culture is the foundation of a dynamic economy. Our report examines what nations can do to incentivize entrepreneurs and create jobs.

Rapid-growth markets: fast-tracking to importance

Working in global markets isn’t new. But the increased competition for global consumers is. How can you stay ahead? We explore in our first rapid-growth markets forecast.

Russia attractiveness survey: enhancing opportunities

The first edition of our Russia attractiveness survey indicates that investors are optimistic about Russia’s future attractiveness and mention the growing domestic market as a key attraction. What is the nature of Russia’s attractiveness and what potential growth opportunities are behind this trend? Learn more.

Globalization 3.0: competing for growth

The global competitive landscape has shifted and a dynamic group of leading companies are now dominant in rapid-growth markets. Our analysis found that whatever short-term volatility may be ahead for businesses across the world, the longer-range trend is toward a broader geographical distribution of market leading enterprises. Discover more.

2011 UK Attractiveness Survey

The UK remains Europe's top destination for foreign direct investment, but more needs to be done to attract new investors, particularly from the BRICs. Investors view financial services, telecommunications & technology and cleantech as the key sectors that will drive UK’s economic growth over the next two years. The focus is now on how to ensure UK maintains the leading recipient of inward investment and broaden its appeal both in terms of sectors and to the growing number of locations providing the investment.

Spinning globes

Winning overseas

A new exports strategy could boost growth by as a much as £20bn by 2020 according to the findings of our new report produced with the CBI.

Let the ITEM Club's insights guide your business planning

Ernst & Young sponsors the ITEM Club to give you access to the group's insights into prospects for the UK economy. ITEM is the only non-governmental economic forecasting group to use the HM Treasury model of the UK economy, but its forecasts are completely independent. Using this model puts it in a unique position to test whether Government claims are consistent and its forecasts credible. We provide a 4-page summary of all ITEM's forecasts, and our clients can receive more detailed information via our Client Portal. You can also register to receive e-mail alerts whenever we publish a forecast summary.

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