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Business-minded technologists have always planned for global business empires. It used to take decades before they could grow globally. Today, it can be more or less instantaneous – creating a new set of opportunities and threats.

As global attitudes towards tax change, tech companies need to future-proof their tax practices to stand up to enhanced scrutiny. The way in which companies markets and sells its services can also have tax implications. Therefore, one thing is clear – tax matters, and ambitious tech companies need to develop a tax strategy that can keep pace with their growth aspirations.

Scaling a tech business is like walking a burning tightrope. The faster you go, the more you risk falling off. But go too slowly and the rope will burn through.

Last week, we released the results of the Grant Thornton Global Dynamism Index (GDI) 2013. This is the second year we have released these results. We are seeing the beginning of trends in the data but there was also some interesting movement up and down the rankings.

Stefano Salvadeo was interviewed on Focus Economia di Radio 24 recently to discuss some positive indicators regarding M&A activity in Italy.

These are the results of the Grant Thornton Global Dynamism Index (GDI) 2013, an annual research project designed by the Economist Intelligence Unit, which ranks the development of the business growth environments of 60 of the world's largest economies over the past 12 months.

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The brightening outlook for Spain. Rising exports amongst reasons to be optimistic

Doing business in Peru an interview with José Luis Sarrio.

The US is the largest economy in the world and home to approximately 320 million people. Growth rates remain steady, albeit below pre-crisis levels, and job creation has been strong. Congressional dysfunction, particularly around tax reform is a major concern for business leaders while the strong dollar is weighing on exports. Below is our advice about expanding into the US and its ranking in the Global Dynamism Index 2015.

Australia is the 12th largest economy in the world and home to over 23 million people. China has been the country's largest trading partner since 2009 and booming commodity exports to its Asian neighbour meant Australia avoided recession during the financial crisis. Here you'll find some guidance about doing business in Australia and how it fared in the Global Dynamism Index 2015.

Doing business in Poland an interview with Tomasz Wroblewski.

Doing business in Mexico an interview with Hector Perez

The Q1 IBR economic update contained a major surprise: For the first time, not one of the BRIC economies made it into the top five for business optimism.

Doing business in India an interview with Vishesh Chandiok

Mexico is the 15th largest economy in the world, the second largest in Latin America and has over 122 million inhabitants. Growth rates remain closely tied to those of its US neighbour and the destination for over 75% of exports. The government hopes that an ambitious programme of reform should boost long-term economic prospects. Read about doing business in Mexico and how it fared in the Global Dynamism Index 2015.