By Charlotte Bate, MAD-HR

Are you familiar with the line from the movie Field of Dreams – ‘Build it and they (he) will come’? It’s a phrase which speaks of creating something with purpose and generating a level of interest and audience which guarantees success.

Published in Essex Director Magazine Summer | Autumn 2023

By Steve Revill, Rickard Luckin
I am thrilled that Rickard Luckin has gained recognition from Best Companies for its commitment to employee engagement and developing an ‘outstanding’ workplace culture, by achieving a highly sought-after 2-star accreditation rating.
Published in Essex Director Magazine Summer | Autumn 2023

By Edward Stobart, IDSystems
Being so heavily involved in the high-end residential construction market for the past 20 years has meant that ‘building’ has always been a core part of IDSystems’ business, whether that is building the company from a start-up to an industry-leader, or building a portfolio of impressive finished projects across the country.
Published in Essex Director Magazine Summer | Autumn 2023

By Jimmy Innes, Lepra
As UK-based health charity ‘Lepra’ approaches its centenary, it feels appropriate for us to reflect on its long-standing relationship with UK businesses. And to celebrate the collaborative approach which has helped to develop pioneering new treatments and support programmes, for people affected by neglected tropical diseases like leprosy and lymphatic filariasis.
Published in Essex Director Magazine Summer | Autumn 2023

By Stuart Hopewell, Pre Pack Pool

With the combined effects of lockdowns, high-interest rates, a faltering economy and the impact of war in Ukraine, businesses of all sizes are struggling.

Published in Essex Director Magazine Summer | Autumn 2023

By Juliet Price, Park City Consulting
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, effective leadership and management play a pivotal role in the success of any organisation.

Published in Essex Director Magazine Summer | Autumn 2023

By Phil Holding, Horizon Construction
The UK construction industry is undergoing unprecedented turmoil due to a perfect storm of economic factors, and with a record number of construction firms going into administration, developers should carefully select or reassess their construction partners, to ensure confidence.
Published in Essex Director Magazine Summer | Autumn 2023

By Steve Leech, Granite Transformations
All business owners know recommendations and repeat business don’t happen by magic. You have to work for them. The same principle applies to both commercial and private customers: ‘take care of your customers and they will take care of you’.

Published in Essex Director Magazine Summer | Autumn 2023

By David Scrivener, Ensors

Building a business has many parallels with completing a construction project.

Published in Essex Director Magazine Summer | Autumn 2023

Saffron Building Society has a long history going back over 150 years with branches in Essex, Hertfordshire and Suffolk. The company has always supported local charities and initiatives and this ethos continues today, with a strong focus on making a sustainable difference.

Published in Essex Director Magazine Summer | Autumn 2023

By Gary Riches, East Anglian Financial Planning

Since launching at the end of 2022, East Anglian Financial Planning’s team has grown significantly, demonstrating our rapid success in helping clients achieve their goals.

Published in Essex Director Magazine Summer | Autumn 2023

By Suryen Nullatamby, Birkett Long
It is an unfortunate reality of the construction industry that protracted, expensive and time-consuming litigation is commonplace. Though some disputes are inevitable, many can be avoided or reduced in scope if the parties take certain steps before work starts onsite.
Published in Essex Director Magazine Summer | Autumn 2023

By Professor Saul Humphrey

The Construction sector is a huge part of the UK economy. It directly accounts for about 6% of GDP and about 10% of all employment, but the indirect, supply-chain impact is even greater.

Published in Essex Director Magazine Summer | Autumn 2023