Suffolk issue articles
What makes someone a true disruptor?
By Kevin Ward, Conatus
Disruptor is a term that gets used a lot in business, but what exactly is a disruptor?
Published in UK Director Magazines Winter 2024/25
Suffolk issue articles
Is it time for you to think outside the box?
By Andy Skinner, AMS Business Consultants
Given the impact of the October budget, there are some extremely important questions that businesses need to be asking themselves.
Published in UK Director Magazines Winter 2024/25
Disruptor issue articles
Make memories at Christmas and throughout the year
With a history spanning over 2,000 years, Rougham Estate stands as a living testament to the region’s heritage, while offering a variety of visitor attractions all year round.
Published in UK Director Magazines Winter 2024/25
Suffolk issue articles
Hybrid working: let’s find new solutions together
By Rebecca Thurlow, Compass Point Recruitment
When it comes to attracting and retaining key employees, we are all having to adapt to alternative ways of working.
Published in UK Director Magazines Winter 2024/25
Suffolk issue articles
Lead interview: Tara Spence
CEO, Home-Start in Suffolk
Our lead interview in the DISRUPTOR issue of Suffolk Director business magazine is Tara Spence.
Published in UK Director Magazines Winter 2024/25
Lessons I have learnt
Lesson I have learnt: Jane Cattermole
Founder and Director, Bay Tree VA
Jane reflects on her younger self and her 16 years running her own business.
Published in UK Director Magazines Winter 2024/25
Spotlight
Spotlight on Liz Harsant
Chairman of Suffolk County Council and Secretary of Ipswich Suffolk Business Club.
Liz talks about where she is happiest and her go-to Karaoke song.
Published in UK Director Magazines Winter 2024/25
Suffolk issue articles
MBO for successful family-owned joinery business
Taylor Made Joinery Interiors Limited (TMJ Interiors) has achieved a significant milestone as it embarks on a management buyout (MBO).
Published in UK Director Magazines Winter 2024/25
Suffolk issue articles
Dare to disrupt, dare to be different
By Graham Lawes, Tinderbox
If you are going to be disruptive in the marketplace, you need to be disruptive in your own business. This could sound quite frightening to many, but if it is undertaken with a constructive and well-managed approach, it will lead to an upward trajectory and step change (rapid, significant) growth.
Published in UK Director Magazines Winter 2024/25
Suffolk issue articles
ESG and the dangers of ‘greenwashing’
By Rob Thacker, Sona Insurance
ESG (environmental, social and governance) has become a corporate buzzword, with ESG strategies embraced by organisations wishing to communicate across-the-board excellence in social and environmental responsibility.
Published in UK Director Magazines Winter 2024/25
Norfolk issue articles
Disrupting traditional energy models
By Josh Young, Greenscape Energy
In an evolving energy landscape, being a disruptor means more than just introducing new products or services; it means altering the way the industry operates. Solar energy is doing just that.
Published in UK Director Magazines Winter 2024/25
Suffolk issue articles
Offering more than meets the eye
By Tim Goulding, Ipswich Computer Services
To quote the great Bard – what’s in a name? Well, when it comes to business, branding can be an important part of how you are viewed by potential clients and others in your sector.
Published in UK Director Magazines Winter 2024/25