By Mark Fermor, Firevault
Three years ago, just 20% of UK businesses identified cyber as a key risk. Today, that figure has risen to 46%, making it the number one concern for business leaders.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn | Winter 26
By Sarah Moores, Forward Corporate Finance
Our projects usually start with an email or a phone call with a business owner when they are looking to change something.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn | Winter 26
By Anne-Sophie Gossan, Inner Spark Coaching
Every business leader has access to roughly the same information: market reports, customer data, industry networks.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn | Winter 26
Managing Director, Achilleus Security
Our lead interview in the Insight issue of Essex Director business magazine is Mario Garcia
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn | Winter 26
By Joanna Burton, Larking Gowen
In business, insight is often the difference between reacting and leading. That principle sits at the heart of our Tourism Business Survey, a trusted barometer for East Anglia’s visitor economy.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn | Winter 26
Owner & Photographer, Pagepix
Warren reflects on his journey so far and shares the valuable lessons learned along the way.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn | Winter 26
Director, ICS
We put Craig under the spotlight as he tells us his go-to comfort food and if he could time travel, where he would go.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn | Winter 26
By James Thrower, Arco Safety Ltd
In any business, big or small, treating safety as a tick-box compliance exercise is a strategic misstep. Because the truth is, it not only protects your people, it also protects your commercial future.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn | Winter 26
By Simon Martin, Azets
Entrepreneurs naturally see their businesses differently to outsiders. They know every challenge overcome, every customer won and every strategic decision that has shaped the company’s journey.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn | Winter 26
By Julia Esse, Essex Community Foundation
The way we think about philanthropy is changing. Increasingly, businesses and individuals are looking beyond one-off donations and towards creating a lasting impact in the communities around them.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn | Winter 26
By Lisa Dawson, Ellisons Solicitors
For many business owners, their company is more than a source of income. It reflects years of effort, long hours and financial commitment.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn | Winter 26
By Bolaji Sofoluwe MBE, ETK Group
Founded in 2010, ETK Group provides market entry expertise, international trade facilitation and investment support for governments, development partners and private sector organisations targeting high-growth African markets.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn | Winter 26
