Content this issue

ABILITY 1

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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Lead interview: Julie Temple

Partner & Head of Employment Team, Birkett Long
Our lead interview in the ABILITY issue of Essex Director business magazine is Julie Temple.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2024

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EHAAT launches new life-saving helicopter

Essex and Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) celebrated the launch of their new AW169 helicopter in July, with a community ‘Heli-bration’ in the picturesque grounds of Hatfield House in Hertfordshire.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2024

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Why PR is central to your business’s success

By Matthew Rowe, MJR Marketing and PR Consultancy
Businesses of all sizes need more than just a solid product or service to thrive — they need visibility, credibility, and a strong public presence. That’s where public relations come into play.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2024

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ABILITY 29

The rise of the ‘accidental manager’

By Juliet Price, Park City Consulting
In today’s fast-paced business world, the concept of the ‘accidental manager’ is all too familiar. Many talented people find themselves in leadership and management roles without the essential skills and support needed to lead effectively and succeed.

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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.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2024

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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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ABILITY 53

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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ABILITY 57

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.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2024

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ABILITY 61

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?
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2024

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ABILITY 69

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.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2024

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