Blog: Business

Winnats Pass, Derbyshire

Brendan Moffett, the University of Derby’s Director of Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism, lays out a vision of Derbyshire’s potential to blaze a trail as a sustainable visitor destination.

The EU flag with a hole torn in the middle with the Union Jack showing through behind

Nicholas Apergis, Professor of Economics at the University of Derby considers the potential outcomes of a no-deal Brexit as the October 2020 deadline looms.

An Indian made Royal Enfield motorcycle

Dr Nihar Amoncar of the University of Derby offers some advice to SME owners looking to develop their online marketing strategy.

A group of people clinking drinks over a table

Brendan Moffett, Director of the University of Derby's Centre for Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism, gives his assessment of the government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

A woman sitting at a desk with dual monitors in a modern office environment

Mark Wheddon, Head of Delivery for Invest to Grow at the University of Derby, reflects on what support the Invest to Grow programme has been able to offer business during COVID-19.

A woman sitting on a settee in a wood panelled hotel lobby with a takeaway drinks holder. The word 'Hotel' is written behind her in large metal letters.

Brendan Moffett, Director the University of Derby's Centre for Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism, assesses how the government's plans for easing lockdown will help the hospitality sector.

A restaurant with seating outside. A waiter is serving a table with a bucket of champagne.

Dr Nihar Amoncar, Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management, offers advice and guidance for small businesses as they emerge from the impact of the COVID19 crisis.

An empty, modern, cafe

Brendan Moffett, Director of the Centre for Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism at the University of Derby, explores the ways the UK hospitality sector can begin to re-open during COVID-19.

A busy London street

Carley Foster, Professor of Services Marketing at the University of Derby, considers how our high street stores have been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak, and what the retail offer of our town centres could be in a socially-distanced future.

British coins in a pile

Nicholas Apergis, Professor of Economics at the University of Derby, looks at the furlough scheme and what the extension of furlough may mean for the UK economy.