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A new HQ for a homegrown success

By Alex Pattenden, Unity Online
The summer months are usually a time when offices slow down a little – people take holidays, business goes a little quiet, but not at Unity Online.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2024

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Staying ahead of the IT curve

By Gary Rayner, Any IT
Navigating the digital landscape requires more than just staying current; it demands a proactive approach to IT management.
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Working to empower the vulnerable

By Kurt Walsh, East Anglian Financial Planning
The role of an independent financial adviser (IFA) extends beyond merely offering investment advice and managing a client’s money.
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Balancing risk and reward

By Steve Leech, Granite Transformations
When a great idea crosses your path – be it in business or your personal life – the timing isn’t always ideal and there is often much to consider. Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2024

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Harnessing empathy and finding hope

By Louise Gladwell, Kingsfleet
For many people, the world of finance is intimidating at the best of times – the seemingly endless forms, the wealth of complex figures, and the constant need for decisions even when the choices on offer are hard to understand.
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What kind of employer do you want to be?

By Sarah Hamilton, People Puzzles
With important changes on the political agenda under a new government, we take a look at why SMEs must embrace the abilities present across their teams – and how they can do it right.
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Helping to find your next rising star

By Carl Bashford, Prime Appointments
When it comes to recruiting, outsourcing to a professional can provide the necessary skills, tools, and knowledge to shorten the hiring process.
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Do you have a cyber security policy?

By Owen Williams, West View IT
As business owners, there are many things you have to be knowledgeable about – not only in your area of expertise but also in areas you had probably never really thought about before.
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Supporting minority groups across Suffolk

By Funmilayo Akinriboya, BME Suffolk
BME Suffolk is a non-profitable, award-winning community organisation that provides practical support and advice to marginalised black and minority ethnic families in Ipswich and West Suffolk.
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ABILITY 69

Key legal considerations for businesses

By Chloe Vertigen, Birkett Long
Getting the legal side of your business right not only protects your business but also empowers you to respond agilely to both good and bad circumstances.
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Finding balance through outsourcing

Abbeycroft Leisure, based in Haverhill, works across communities in the West Suffolk and Babergh districts. Established as a Charitable Leisure Trust in 2005, and awarded social enterprise status in 2010, it is now an £11m turnover enterprise.
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ABILITY 81

Do you have an overall battle plan?

By Mark Hewitson, Ensors
Many business owners will have received advice encouraging them to ‘work on the business, not in it’ – but what does that actually involve in practical terms?
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Leveraging specialist skills for your business

By Will Gibbs, Larking Gowen
In the fast-paced world of business, the pressure to know everything can be overwhelming. When running a business, you’re often expected to be a jack-of-all-trades, navigating every challenge that comes your way.
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A timely lesson from an Olympic great

Olympic athlete, Sally Gunnell OBE, knows all about leveraging natural ability to achieve excellence, and, as guest speaker at MAD-HR’s 10th birthday celebration back in July, she was pleased to be able to share her insights with the region’s business leaders.
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