To make money, processing payments from customers is essential. This may appear to be a low-level task, but it is important to get right or the consequences for your business could be severe.

Despite its popularity, payment processing has serious implications for businesses and consumers

As we’re all forced to tighten our belts in light of the economic climate Exec discovers that some businesses are doing better than ever

As we bid farewell to the era of cheap fuel, Exec looks at what effects can already be seen as a result of fuel and energy prices, and what shocks are yet to come

With many organisations conducting business outside traditional capitalist borders, the face of commerce is changing

The battle over who has drilling rights over a rapidly melting Arctic continues...

As the cost of London 2012 Olympic Games balloons to over £9 billion, one wonders why the UK can’t be more like the Chinese? Actually, you wouldn’t want it to. Exec finds out how much and who’s carrying the can

A raised global profile and investments in banks hit by the credit crunch have thrown a spotlight on Sovereign Wealth Funds. Exec finds out whether they should be feared or welcomed

According to the Government, our basic skills aren’t up to scratch. Will forcing our youngsters to stay in education until 18 make any difference? Exec considers the potential impact of the legislation on UK business.

The music business is going through a challenging time, fighting losses, internet downloads and dwindling revenues. Can Guy Hands, new owner of EMI, plot the way forward?

Has the response to the Higgs Report on corporate governance upset the delicate balance between functional executives and non-execs on British corporate boards? Exec investigates.

Is ‘the power of brands’ transferable to the Internet or are ‘virtual brands’ anything more than hi-profile fads? ExecUK investigates.

With the government’s announcement of the ending of Capital Gains Tax Taper Relief, Exec gauges whether the measure will hit its target - will it bring British entrepreneurship down with it?

India is rising to economically rival China as a destination for inward investment, outsourcing and as a market in its own right. ExecUS investigates.

The business case for going green hardly needs to be rehearsed any more. One of the most eloquent advocates of sustainability is L Hunter Lovins.

The nature of trade relations with China is changing very rapidly so be careful how you invest in this massive market – you could get burnt.