Monthly Archives: April 2013

Let’s get on with the business of doing business


There were plenty of headlines and discussion centred on the fact that the United Kingdom has escaped the dreaded triple dip recession.   And the Pound saw its value jump against the US Dollar as a result of the positive … Continue reading

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Dealing with failure is one of the most important lessons in life


Sooner or later in life all of us have to face some kind of major setback or disappointment. Only a tiny handful of us will be lucky enough to negotiate a path through an entire lifetime and career without having … Continue reading

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These people are a waste of space


What happened in Boston last week was a terrible tragedy in so many different ways, not just on a personal level for the people involved but also on a national and international level.   It appears that the people who … Continue reading

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Executive TV documentary on asset lending


http://www.executivetv.org/video%20Responsible%20Lending.htm Hear my views on asset lending on this special Executive TV documentary

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Underperformance – act now or repent at leisure


As a manager it is often easier to turn a blind eye to staff underperformance rather than opting to deal with a difficult situation as soon as rears it head.   Sometimes when an individual’s performance is not critical to … Continue reading

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Why asset lending is a lifeline for businesses


Tristan Ramus has given his views and advice on the world of asset lending for a special programme put together by Executive TV. The co-founder and managing director of private equity specialist Hamilton Bradshaw has helped to grow the company to … Continue reading

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Downturn can be a fertile ground for new firms


IT may seem a strange thing to say but a recession can actually be one of the best times to set up a company. Even though the economic conditions are incredibly tough and funding of any kind is really difficult … Continue reading

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Maggie Thatcher – are we missing the real point when it comes to leadership?


It is no great surprise that the death of Baroness Thatcher has led to so much debate and discussion about her legacy, not just in the national press, but also on television and on the internet.   Whatever your opinion … Continue reading

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Now is not the time to panic


If you believed everything you read in the press this week then it would be easy to think that we are the brink of World War Three as a result of the threats coming out of North Korea .   … Continue reading

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The art of talent spotting


ANY business leader or company executive will tell you that the heart of any great and successful enterprise is always the people who work within it.   There are always core ingredients needed for a successful business including the right … Continue reading

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