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A special update about our September event - new speaker announced
“The best failures to learn from are someone else’s”
We’re delighted to announce that internationally recognised leadership expert, author and Global Gurus Top 10 Leadership Thinker, Gordon Tredgold, will now be joining us as our keynote speaker at our Essex Director magazine business event on September 15th.
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How to grow your own unicorn:
An audience with Paul Hamilton, Founder and CEO of Halo
Following the news that Halo is relocating its global HQ to the Grade I listed Willis Building in Ipswich, why not find out more about the man behind the move? We were incredibly grateful to welcome Paul Hamilton, CEO and Co-Founder, as our guest at our ‘Audience with…’ event in December. Paul generously shared his story and insights, and you can now watch our conversation
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An audience with Guy and Jake Nicholls, Tru7 Group
How does a family business change across the generations and what is the best way to navigate succession? And what ingredients are key to making a multi-million-pound business? UK Director Magazines was proud to host a Suffolk Director event at The Mix in Stowmarket, where we explored all those questions and more.
Magazines
As a friend of business owners, directors and partners, UK Director business magazines have one very simple aim, to deliver insightful content that helps support senior decision makers of businesses across the counties we operate in. Whether that is through content that shares experiences and knowledge, gives tips and advice, or talks about the latest news and issues, our style of language avoids the jargon and acronyms and ensures our articles are presented in a concise and easy way to read.
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Episode 13 | How a CRM can revolutionise your business | Matt Freestone, Unmatched
In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, sponsored by Affinia, host Sue Wilcock and co-host Rob Thacker talk to Matt Freestone, founder & MD of Unmatched.
Matt talks about how a CRM can revolutionise your business. He reflects on his early career as a 26 year old in charge of a £2.5 million marketing budget and how he now helps clients build £25k a month extra revenue. Matt offers practical insights that will resonate with business owners, directors, and aspiring entrepreneurs alike.
Episode 12 | Sue Wilcock, Rob Thacker, Callum Howard: Reflections
In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, sponsored by Affinia, host and Managing Editor of UK Director Magazines, Sue Wilcock, and co-host Rob Thacker, CEO of Sona Insurance, are joined by podcast producer Callum Howard, co-founder of Limitless Film and Media.
This episode is a recap of our most recent episodes where we chat about the common threads coming up in our conversations around running a business and reflect on the lessons we’ve learned. We also take a trip down memory lane, chatting about music memories and recalling the most impactful advertising campaigns of our youth, and how things have changed from then to now.
Episode 11 | Mark Hart & Bob Steward, Barnes Construction
In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, sponsored by Affinia, host Sue Wilcock and co-host Rob Thacker talk to Bob Steward & Mark Hart, Joint Managing Directors of Barnes Construction.
This is a fascinating insight into how two experienced operators share the responsibility of running a business as joint MDs. Bob and Mark are two very different people, but they have built a thriving partnership. We take a trip down memory lane, and they share their secrets to keeping the friendship alive both personally and professionally.
Episode 10 | Simon Bennett, VINTTRO
In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, sponsored by Affinia, host Sue Wilcock and co-host Rob Thacker talk to Simon Bennett, CEO of VINTTRO.
Simon always brings a fantastic energy, and this episode is no different. We delve into his lifelong insomnia, building a successful lifestyle insurance business on just four hours of sleep, how he uses music as a creative outlet, and how his early career formed the foundation for how he runs his business today.
Affinia strengthens client services with four senior appointments
August 13, 2026
Affinia, the UK’s largest purpose-built, purpose-led, accountancy and advisory firm, has announced four senior appointments as it continues to expand the specialist support available to clients across London, the Midlands, East Anglia and South East England.
Development partner announced for Ipswich’s western gateway to the waterfront
August 6, 2026
Ipswich Borough Council has announced that it has appointed development partners for the western gateway to the waterfront. This will allow the council to move forward with exciting plans for new homes, shops and leisure opportunities overlooking Ipswich’s beautiful marina, while carefully preserving an area of high archaeological and historical importance.
Affinia adds Wilson Partners, to create top 20 UK accounting firm
August 6, 2026
Affinia, a RedBird Capital Partners portfolio company and the UK’s fastest-growing integrated accounting and advisory group, has announced that it has welcomed Wilson Partners, a Fordhouse-backed award-winning financial advisory and accounting services firm working with SMEs, private individuals and private equity investors across the UK.
Last call for Suffolk businesses to enter Suffolk Sports Day 2026
July 29, 2026
Teams have until Friday 7th August to sign up for Home-Start Suffolk’s popular corporate challenge event
Local businesses are being urged to secure their place at Suffolk Sports Day 2026, with organisers issuing a final call for teams ahead of the registration deadline on Friday 7th August.
Ensors marks two years in Norwich with sustained growth
July 20, 2026
An accountancy and business advisory firm is reporting sustained growth as it marks the second anniversary of the opening of an office in Norwich city centre.
Kind‑hearted construction firm donates £1,000 of materials to local college
July 16, 2026
Suffolk New College’s Suffolk Rural campus has received a generous boost to its brickwork facilities thanks to a £1,000 donation of blocks and timber from Barnes Construction.
Freeport East-backed £18m Stowmarket Innovation Gateway officially opens
July 15, 2026
A transformational skills and innovation centre backed by £16.66 million of Freeport East funding was officially opened on 14th July in Stowmarket during an event attended by more than 100 local businesses, organisations and dignitaries.
Accountants Lambert Chapman looking to the future with a new generation of leadership
July 15, 2026
Lambert Chapman LLP has announced that Sean Wiegand will succeed Nick Forsyth as Managing Partner with effect from 1 July 2026.
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