Autumn has most definitely arrived. There is a lot on offer in the current issue to help you get over the summer and post-Olympic blues.

Still trying to decide on your next investment location? Wondering where you should expand close to home or move to more foreign climates? Look no further – we have examined the economic climate and different locations for investment in Europe and beyond. From Cornwall to the Gävleborg County, from Suriname to Utrecht, we have it all covered. We even went as far as the Caribbean – oh the sunshine alone would be a huge pulling force!

Whether or not you are looking to expand, a study that will be useful to all companies can be found on page 120. We review a PwC study that highlights the advantages of effective capital management. How does your company fare and what can be done to improve your profitability? The study gives an in-depth look into what sectors are doing it right, and what industries haven’t quite mastered efficient capital management as yet. It details how companies can improve their working capital management, therefore increase profitability, so it is well worth a read!

What better way to thank good employees or reward improved capital management than a Mutewatch. Read all about this innovative product .

On the subject of capital, seed capital is a major problem for numerous start – ups; that sum of money to get your business off the ground. Niamh Coghlan investigates and introduces ‘Bank to the Future,’ an online platform that assists entrepreneurs and companies obtain that much needed finance.

For biotechnology to be examined and explained, we look into the 3 main areas – agricultural, healthcare and industrial biotechnology.

Business coaching has become very useful and popular in the last few years, least of all because of the huge economic changes that the business world has faced. Realise the benefits of coaching but don’t know where to begin to look? The International Coaching Federation answers all your business questions.

Are you still stuck on a destination for your all-important conference trip? Not sure where to go or how to start looking? Fergal Hogan explains the joys of Lisbon and Cascais , Lisbon is a location well versed in business tourism. There are a large number of services and support facilities that will ensure yours is a successful and productive trip. Read about the Estoril Congress Bureau which will help turn your conference into a success.

Finally, if the rumour in the payments industry is to be believed, you may soon be waving goodbye to the jingle jangle of loose change. Read more about this in our report on the M- commerce industry…

Until the next issue,
Michael Ansner