The International Business Report (IBR) is the world’s largest and most authoritative survey of mid-market businesses. Since its launch in 1992, it has provided in-depth insight into the expectations and experiences of around 15,000 business leaders and entrepreneurs worldwide.
Each quarter, senior leaders from medium-sized companies across 35 economies are interviewed in their native language, through a mix of online surveys and phone interviews. The research spans all major industries.
The findings are translated into clear reports, articles, charts, infographics and videos. By combining these insights with the expertise of our global specialists, we turn data into direction. This enables us to tap into what matters most in the market, and to support your journey with relevant discussion points, international perspectives and fresh ideas to help shape your strategy.
The mid-market is at a tipping point. While large organisations are scaling back their efforts on diversity, equity and inclusion, mid-market businesses are demonstrating that investing in equity is not idealism, but business insight.
Global optimism among mid-market business leaders softened slightly in Q4 2025. Conversely, concern about economic uncertainty dropped significantly in Q4 compared to Q3.
Sustainability is under pressure worldwide. Political unrest, economic uncertainty, and social division are causing organisations to hesitate: push forward or scale back?
In the next edition of Grant Thornton’s series on trending international insights, we examine how disruption can offer the mid-market an opportunity to grow and differentiate themselves from their competitors.
This article, based on the Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR), explores how today’s shifting economic landscape presents real opportunities for mid-sized businesses, even as larger corporations take a more cautious stance.
International trade is under pressure. The latest results from Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR) show a decline in confidence among internationally active SMEs.