Welcome to
Suffolk Director,
the county’s leading business Magazine

By Alexis Van Costenobel, Cory Brothers Hub Agency

It’s an exciting time at Cory Brothers. As we celebrate our 180th anniversary, our merger with long-standing partner Vertom is complete, meaning we’re now much larger and better positioned to serve our customers, people and the local community.

Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Spring | Summer 2022

By Stuart Robertson, Doctorgolf Academy, Ufford Park

You might be surprised by how many benefits there are to playing golf.

Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Spring | Summer 2022

By Rebecca Thurlow, Compass Point Recruitment

You will read a lot in this issue of Suffolk Director about how local companies are doing great work in the local community, helping others and going the extra mile for their own staff.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Spring | Summer 2022

By Tracey Dickens, Birkett Long LLP

The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) governs the UK data protection regime and brings the EU’s GDPR into our legal system.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Spring | Summer 2022

By Clare Friel, Friel

I am not going to lie; I had to google what altruism even meant when I was asked to write about it! It’s not exactly a word that comes up in daily conversation. However, after a quick search, it really resonates with me.

Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Spring | Summer 2022

By Tarnia Robertson, Ufford Park Woodbridge

The pandemic has taught us just how much we need to appreciate our world, be it the environment or those who help build the things we love.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Spring | Summer 2022

By Jools Ramsey, Ipswich Housing Action Group

For over 40 years, ihAg has been supporting local people living with the experience of homelessness, to find and sustain a safe space to call home.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Spring | Summer 2022

By Carole Burman, MAD-HR

Giving time without expectation of fee or favour, caring selflessly, and considering others – they’re all phrases we’ve been used to hearing with greater frequency throughout the pandemic.

Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Spring | Summer 2022

By Owen Williams, West View IT

Would you expect your clients to know as much about your area of expertise as you do? Of course not. That’s why they use you; isn’t it?
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Spring | Summer 2022

By Warren Page, Pagepix

If you have a smartphone, then its camera means you can take a good quality photo. So, why should you spend out on hiring a professional photographer to do what you can do for free?
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Spring | Summer 2022

By Kevin Linsell, IJYI

It looks as though hybrid working is set to stay. However, this presents some problems for business owners who need to be able to manage their team, customers, tooling and assets both on-premises and remotely.

Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Spring | Summer 2022

By By Malcolm McGready, Ensors Chartered Accountants

Many sellers of owner-managed businesses decide to step back as retirement approaches. At this point, some are lucky enough to be comfortable financially. They see the potential sale safeguarding company legacy and employee livelihoods rather than raising cash for themselves.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Spring | Summer 2022

By Jordan Holder, New Anglia Careers Hub

The Dalai Lama said: “Altruism is the best source of happiness. There is no doubt about that.” Whilst I’m no Dalai Lama, I can tell you about the New Anglia Careers Hub, how happy it’s made our volunteers, and the benefits it’s had for Suffolk and Norfolk.

Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Spring | Summer 2022

By Sam Parnell, tech evangelist and digital strategist

I have always believed in the power of the collective and strive to place Suffolk at the heart of the country’s tech map.

Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Spring | Summer 2022

By David Dodds, Sackers

When you have been trading for as long as Sackers, you become part of the fabric of local life. But with age – we’re nearly 100 years old – comes great responsibility, and our reputation, and the loyalty of staff and customers, is something we never take for granted.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Spring | Summer 2022

By Jennie Skingsley, Birkett Long

Back in 2019, law firm Birkett Long had a plan in place to use its 200th anniversary as a reason for celebration. This brand awareness campaign would be centred on community and people and was mainly events-based.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Spring | Summer 2022

By Kevin Ward, Conatus Financial Solutions

If you’ve read the interview with me a couple of issues ago, or some of my previous articles, you’ll know I’m a big believer in doing the ‘right thing’ in life.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Spring | Summer 2022

By Debra Gingell, University of Suffolk
Have you ever had those moments at work when you thought: “I’m sure there must be a better way of doing this?” I think it’s fair to say that most of us have, whether the activity is managing a project, marketing the business, or writing a strategic plan.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Spring | Summer 2022

Then try StudioFlex

Inspired by the latest trends from New York and London and unique to Suffolk, there’s a fitness boutique in Ipswich which makes it look great to sweat!

Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Spring | Summer 2022

By Olly Magnus, Magnus Group

We’re all in business to succeed, of that there is no doubt. But what does success look like? Is it just about building profit, cash in the business that we can then take out as dividends?

Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Spring | Summer 2022

By Ross Cracknell, Evolve Business Solutions (EA)

We offer managed print solutions to local businesses and pride ourselves on being customer-focused, competitive, honest, and supportive to clients and suppliers.
Published in Suffolk Director magazine, Spring | Summer 2022