Prevention is better than cure
By Dr Charlotte Ridout, Deben Private GP Services Ltd.
Strokes and TIAs (transient ischaemic attacks or ‘mini strokes’) are commonplace and can be devastating.
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The changing face of skin wellness
By Juliette John, Aesthetic Laser Skin Wellness Clinic.
At the Juliette John Aesthetic Laser Skin Wellness Clinic, we’re constantly looking for ways to enhance and elevate what we do and how we do it.
Published in UK Director Magazines Spring 24
Lead interview: Sarah Smith
Chief People Officer, StrategiQ
Our lead interview in the TEAMWORK issue of Suffolk Director business magazine is Sarah Smith.
Published in Spring 2024
Lessons I Have Learnt: Helen Oldfield
Director, Affinity PR
Helen reflects on her younger self and the ‘eureka’ moment in her business journey.
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Spotlight on Clare Holmes
Director, Suffolk Dog Town Ltd
Clare talks about her love of animals, hatred of sprouts and trips to the palace.
Published in UK Director Magazines Spring 24
Quickfire session with Colin Low
Managing Director, Kingsfleet
Colin is the founder and MD of Chartered Financial Planners, Kingsfleet, named after the primary school he attended in Felixstowe.
Published in UK Director Magazine Spring 24
Uniting sales and marketing with CRM
By Matt Freestone, Unmatched.
Successful collaboration between sales & marketing can ensure that customers have a smooth experience from the moment they first learn about your product or service, to when they decide to buy it.
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Pulling together for a common goal
By Kevin Ward, Conatus Financing Solutions.
We have all heard, seen or read the clichés about people working in teams.
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Empowering local entrepreneurs
By Angela Brett, The Sounding Board.
Since October 2020, The Sounding Board has been a support system for entrepreneurs in Norfolk and Suffolk.
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Approaching sales from both sides
By James Lay, Larking Gowen.
What is the measure of a successful business deal? Is it about driving a hard bargain and being on the winning side, or should there be a more measured approach where everyone benefits?
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Does your team match your growth ambitions?
By Sarah Hamilton, People Puzzles.
In business you often hear: ‘It’s all about the people.’ But what does that really mean?
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Overcoming distance through technology
By Owen Williams, West View IT.
You need to hire someone for your business and, of course, want to find the right person for the job. Well, what if you could increase the pool of candidates?
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Unlocking success – the crucial role of collaboration in recruiting
By Rebecca Thurlow, Compass Point Recruitment.
Consider one of the most important elements of running a prosperous business – employing the best individuals for the roles and encouraging a cohesive team.
Published in UK Director Magazines Spring 24
The collaborative role in business sales
By Tim Field, Birkett Long.
Collaborative working might not spring to mind when thinking about corporate lawyers. However, the reality is that much of my time is spent working with other people within my firm and a range of external professionals.
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Walking the walk
By Jane Cattermole, Bay Tree VA.
It all started with needing to share the load…
My business support company was growing – I found myself stretched too thin and struggling to manage everything efficiently.
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Working together for continuous improvement
By Andy Skinner, AMS Business Consultants
If you want to embed a continuous improvement culture within your business, then teamwork is crucial to its success.
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Using AI in the workplace
Many business owners find the idea of integrating the use of AI (artificial intelligence) into their workday to be at best daunting and at worst existentially terrifying.
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A successful year of growth & recognition
By Gary Riches, East Anglian Financial Planning.
As East Anglian Financial Planning (EAFP) celebrates its first anniversary, we look back over a year of significant achievements, strong growth and noteworthy recognition in the financial industry.
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Using AI as an extension of your team
By Lucy Moore, Ensors.
How can a business’s finance team work with AI to streamline processes and increase efficiency?
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Creating the right team for a family business
By Paul Andrews, Family Business United.
Family businesses are the backbone of the national economy, driven by purpose and aligned values, and making a difference through the jobs they provide, income they generate and wealth they create.
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Seeing projects from both sides
By Steve Leech, Granite Transformations Ipswich & Colchester
All business owners know that recommendations and customer loyalty don’t happen by magic – you must provide not only great products, but a great experience for all concerned.
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Investing in solar is investing in the future
By Josh Young, Greenscape Energy.
It seems like there’s an endless supply of resources out there – books, podcasts, articles, you name it – all promising to hand over the secret recipe for business success.
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Building a culture of excellence
By Charlotte Bate, MAD-HR.
Success in business is the result of many well-applied ingredients, which combine to result in consistent delivery, responsive clients, and, ultimately, a positive profit outcome.
Published in UK Director Magazines Spring 24
Buyout secures bright future for coffee pioneers
The senior team at Paddy & Scott’s Coffee has successfully completed a management buy-out (MBO) of the Suffolk-based wholesaler, e-commerce retailer and café operator.
Published in UK Director Magazines Spring 24