Business leaders from across the North-west and nationwide have shared their reactions to 22nd November's Autumn Statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a number of tax cuts and investment plans in the light of the economy having performed better than … [Read more...]
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Business owners largely ill prepared for unexpected offers from corporate buyers, finds Azets
50% of business exits have stemmed from an unexpected approach from a buyer, however many business owners have failed to maximise shareholder value because they are ill prepared for the ‘tap on a shoulder’ approach, according to research by Azets. The top 10 accountancy firm's data is based on a … [Read more...]
Azets restructuring expert warns of insolvency risks facing construction sector
Many construction firms are on the ropes following a bleak picture of recent company insolvencies in England and Wales, warns a restructuring expert from professional services group, Azets. Nicola Clark, a Greater Manchester-based director in the firm's restructuring and insolvency team, … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: WOW moments in customer experience
Customer experience expert, Chris Lowe of insight6, explains the importance of the moments in your service where you can 'WOW' your customers. Creating ‘WOW’ moments will take your customer experience (CX) to the next level. In the fast-paced business world, exceptional customer experiences are … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Presenteeism – A Silent Killer
Stockport-based HR outsourcing firm, Hallidays HR, explains the causes and dangers of presenteeism in the workplace and how to encourage colleagues not to come to work when sick. A recent study by Vitality, found that 40% of employees find that their work is affected by health problems. Another … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport advises passengers on airport parking
With tens of thousands of passengers travelling in and out of Manchester Airport everyday, the Northern hub is advising travellers of the dos and don'ts of parking at the airport. Manchester Airport has a range of car parks, both close to terminals and further away, as well as drop-off and … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: 5 reasons why Stockport is an exciting investment destination
Buy Association’s Eleanor Harvey looks at how Stockport has come on leaps and bounds in recent years, and its growth as an investment hotspot is only expected to accelerate. Buy Association, specialists in bringing together investors and property developers at the earliest stages of … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Grow the power of your team
Ahead of the next Rise with Xeinadin breakfast seminar on 14th November, Hallidays HR Director Liz Chiva explains how you as the leader can build the right team and the ideal environment for it to grow. What’s the difference between a workforce and a team? If you think they’re roughly the same … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Positioning SMEs at the heart of the UK economy
Peter Gallanagh, UK CEO at Azets, the UK Top 10 accountancy group and specialist advisor to SMEs, explains the importance of small businesses to the UK economy and argues for them to be put front and centre to support the country's economic resilience. Employing more than 16 million people and … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: The Business Case for Kindness, Compassion and Empathy
Hallidays HR explain the benefits of leading with kindness, compassion, and empathy by exploring the tactics to cultivate these traits in business. Can you remember a day at work when a single act of kindness from a colleague profoundly impacted you? How about a day when you acted kindly toward … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Managing employees with ADHD
Rob Birley from Stockport-based HR consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, explains how employers can understand and empower success from employees with ADHD. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects people’s ability to focus, control impulses, … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Automation in accounting and data driven decisions
Laura Duggan, Partner at professional services firm Azets, discusses the benefits of cloud accounting technology in viewing data as a business partner and key to driving business performance. To grow a business, business leaders need to understand where they are now, have the ability to review … [Read more...]
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