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The Summer | Autumn 2022 issue is themed…
Our lead interview in this issue is with Olly Magnus, CEO of Magnus Group, a haulage, warehousing, and freight forwarding company based in Suffolk. He talks about his yearnings to emigrate to Australia and how his experiences, good and bad, led him to buy into his father’s business and continue his legacy.
Although not specifically aimed at directors and owners of start-up businesses, the magazine content, advice and tips we share with our readers have one common goal, to help you run your business better, no matter how long you have been trading. Our articles come from leaders of local businesses all who know first-hand the reality of running a business based in Suffolk and are willing to share their knowledge.
CEO, Magnus Group
Our lead interview in the LEGACY issue of Suffolk Director business magazine is Olly Magnus, CEO of Magnus Group
Published in Suffolk Director magazine Summer|Autumn 2022
CEO, Magnus Group
Our lead interview in the LEGACY issue of Suffolk Director business magazine is Olly Magnus, CEO of Magnus Group
Published in Suffolk Director magazine Summer|Autumn 2022
As the country celebrates the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year, a county-wide ‘Festival of Suffolk’ is bringing together a range of events, including a series of business expos.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Summer|Autumn 2022
The Drum Network has named StrategiQ as one of the UK’s Elite Digital Agencies in their annual Digital Agencies Census. This announcement places Suffolk talent on the national map and cements the region’s reputation for delivering world class, award winning, industry-leading, digital marketing.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Summer|Autumn 2022
By Owen Williams, West View IT
When you think innovation, what comes to mind, VR Headsets, AI technology and developers? Or is it all that fancy stuff that computer scientists are doing?
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Summer|Autumn 2022
By Peter Wilson, Cory Brothers
With 180 years of successful trading under your belt, your legacy should be quite clear, shouldn’t it? Well, from our humble beginnings in Cardiff, to becoming a worldwide business with a revered and a respected reputation, Cory’s legacy could be viewed in many ways.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Summer|Autumn 2022
By Rebecca Thurlow, Compass Point Recruitment
The events of the past few years have caused most of us to pause and reflect on our lives. It’s made us value our family and friends, but it’s also got many people thinking about their jobs and whether their current role is important to them anymore.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Summer|Autumn 2022
With over 35 years’ experience in the beauty, aesthetics and medical industry, Juliette John. established her clinic in Ipswich in 2006. Her team treats a wide range of conditions using state-of-the-art lasers and skincare products in a friendly, professional and hygienic environment.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Summer|Autumn 2022
If you’re looking for a stylish destination for an activity break, a place to escape and unwind, or somewhere special for a celebratory or corporate event, then look no further than High Lodge Suffolk.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Summer|Autumn 2022
By Carole Burman, MAD-HR
What is your company’s approach to succession planning? Do you have a strategy? It’s such an important topic for companies of all sizes, and it’s never too early to start planning.
Published in Suffolk Director Magazine, Summer|Autumn 2022
By Chris Pont, IJYI
Legacy is a word often used in the technology sector. Terms such as legacy components, legacy code and legacy infrastructure, refer to things that were implemented in the past but cause problems now.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Summer|Autumn 2022
By Stuart Robertson, Doctorgolf Academy, Ufford Park
Most businesses can be split into one of three different categories. There are those created to produce the maximum profit for shareholders, others that help clients fulfil a need, operating for minimal profit – and some that are set up to leave a lasting legacy.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Summer|Autumn 2022
By Kevin Ward, Conatus Financing Solutions
Leaving a legacy could mean several different things. Could it mean passing on a business to friends or family in your will, or that you have taken on someone else’s legacy in a company and you wish to make it your own.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Summer|Autumn 2022
By Mark Oakley, Magnus Group
There is sometimes an elephant in the room when it comes to business planning. Most companies are efficient at forecasting, budgeting and working through a strategic plan. But few take enough – if any – notice of succession planning.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Summer|Autumn 2022
DRIVE Mentoring & Grant Programme
Mary Sparrow is the Director of family run business, Hippersons Boatyard, based in Beccles. In addition to day boats, self-catering guests can stay in quirky houseboats and floating glamping pods on the picturesque River Waveney.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Summer|Autumn 2022
By Ross Cracknell, Evolve Business Solutions (EA)
After leaving school in 2006, I joined Digital Copier Systems (Eastern) selling and maintaining photocopiers and printers and I have not looked back since.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Summer|Autumn 2022
By Matthew Beck, Smith & Pinching
Running a business can be very rewarding but comes with many responsibilities and risks. Your business not only provides an income for you personally, but also financial security for your family and workforce.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Summer|Autumn 2022
The Institute of Directors (IoD) East of England revealed the winners of its Director of the Year Awards at a gala dinner at the Radisson Blu Stansted Hotel, hosted by IoD regional chair Biplab Rakshi.
Published in Suffolk Director Magazine, Summer|Autumn 2022
By Jules Shorrock, Citrus Security Shredding
Jules Shorrock is vice-chair of Suffolk Business Women, and was the first woman to Chair Suffolk Chamber of Commerce in Lowestoft & Waveney 2016-19. Her business Citrus Sharp Security Shredding was runner up in East Suffolk Business Awards in 2020.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Summer|Autumn 2022
By Liz Owers, MAD-HR
MAD-HR has decades of experience working with business leaders to define culture and strategy. But all too often, a question that leaders have forgotten to ask themselves is: “What will my legacy be?”
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Summer|Autumn 2022
By Nick Lindsay, a Pendleton Global Partner
Today, many SME businesses look to the future with increasing uncertainty. There are significant global challenges, and the UK economy is struggling.
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By David Scrivener, Ensors Chartered Accountants
With general inflation running at 9%* and fuel, energy and food prices rising much higher than that, there is increasing financial pressure on businesses and households alike.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Summer|Autumn 2022
By David Dodds, Sackers
You will read a lot in this issue about how legacy impacts businesses in different ways. Yet, even though we are all more environmentally aware than ever, sustainability isn’t necessarily one of them.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Summer|Autumn 2022
By Philip Hoddell, Birkett Long
It takes time, money and hard work to head up a successful business. But what happens if things don’t go to plan?
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Summer|Autumn 2022
Director, Trebuchet Creative
Emma never thought she would run her own business, let alone two, as her schoolteachers said they didn’t think she would ever come to much!
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Summer|Autumn 2022
Training and Development Manager, The Hotel Folk
With six hotels spread across Suffolk’s coast and country, The Hotel Folk is among the county’s largest employers. Recently appointed Training and Development Manager, Sophie Jeffrey, opened a dedicated Training and Development centre at Thorpeness in March.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Summer|Autumn 2022
Director, Trebuchet Creative
Emma never thought she would run her own business, let alone two, as her schoolteachers said they didn’t think she would ever come to much!
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Summer|Autumn 2022
Training and Development Manager, The Hotel Folk
With six hotels spread across Suffolk’s coast and country, The Hotel Folk is among the county’s largest employers. Recently appointed Training and Development Manager, Sophie Jeffrey, opened a dedicated Training and Development centre at Thorpeness in March.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Summer|Autumn 2022
Our lead interview in this issue is with Olly Magnus, CEO of Magnus Group, a haulage, warehousing, and freight forwarding company based in Suffolk. He talks about his yearnings to emigrate to Australia and how his experiences, good and bad, led him to buy into his father’s business and continue his legacy.
Our lead interview in this issue is with Olly Magnus, CEO of Magnus Group, a haulage, warehousing, and freight forwarding company based in Suffolk. He talks about his yearnings to emigrate to Australia and how his experiences, good and bad, led him to buy into his father’s business and continue his legacy.
Our lead interview is with Matthew C Applegate, Creative Computing Club
“Everything we do at the Creative Computing Club is incredibly hard work, but also incredibly rewarding. It’s not about the paycheque, it’s about the future of the kids I teach and putting them on the right path.”
The lead interview is with our very own Editor-in-Chief Sue Wilcock
After years of interviewing business owners and directors for Suffolk Director Magazine, Sue is finally the one being interviewed about her career and the passion that lies behind the magazine.
“The ethos of Suffolk Director is that it has integrity, is respected and the cover is something to aspire to. It answers the questions that help owners and directors run their businesses better.”
The Autumn 2021 issue of Suffolk Director is themed GUIDE
Our lead interview is with
Kevin Ward, Conatus Financing Solutions
“I have learnt a lot from others about business, but the most important guidance came from my dad, a sales manager, who taught me that if you look after customers properly, treat them right and help them to find a solution to their problem, they will keep coming back.”
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