INSIGHTS

Is your business attracting new talent?

Recruiting new employees is tough just now so be different! For example, some employers are now offering “Wellbeing leave” in addition to the usual holiday package. If you want to recruit more, you have to get serious about the process and be on it 24/7, 365!

Author: Nigel Simmons FCCA

January 14, 2023

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Growing your business through a recession

Growing a business is hard work, particularly during a challenging economic environment. However, now might be the time to increase your market share while your competitors are pulling back. Perhaps some of your competitors are laying off employees and if so, this could be a good time to acquire some talented people from a rival firm. You could also take advantage of less competition from rival firms and try to grow your market share.

Author: Nigel Simmons FCCA

December 14, 2022

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Critical thinking

In business, critical thinking is the ability to solve problems effectively by gathering key information about the issues at hand, generate further ideas involving a variety of perspectives, evaluating the information using logic and making sure that everyone involved is on board with the decision. 

Author: Nigel Simmons FCCA

November 10, 2022

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Encouraging collaboration

Good results are dependent on good relationships. In order to build a collaborative business from the top down, the management team need to build good connections with each other.

Author: Nigel Simmons FCCA

October 18, 2022

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Dealing with inflation in the UK

Inflation is a problem for most of us. Savers find that the value of their cash is being rapidly eroded. At 10%inflation, the £100 you save today will only buy £90 worth of goods in a year’s time. Many people are finding that their household budgets are stressed.What can you do to protect your long-term finances and combat inflation?

Author: Nigel Simmons FCCA

September 15, 2022

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