Monthly Archives: May 2008

Are we heading into a recession, or is it Mind Games?

My wife made a fantastic observation at the weekend which to a degree can summarise much of what is happening in the media about the Credit Crunch we are experiencing at the moment, and I think this has a lot … Continue reading

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The Bannatyne way, or the Osborne way?

I read Duncan Bannatyne’s autobiography last year, and must confess to finding it a good inspirational story. However I’d like to use one piece of advice he gives in his book that goes against much of the advice offered by … Continue reading

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Working with your competitors

Earlier this week my salesman for E-filing Limited was calling through a number of company formation agents doing his job, selling the services of E-filing. He was doing a pretty good job too. He did hit a problem with one … Continue reading

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The Importance of Shareholders Agreements

In the day to day activities of my Quick Formations business we frequently deal with people who are setting up a business with a friend or family member, or even an old work colleague. These people are always keen to … Continue reading

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Judging the Young Enterprise Awards

Last week I was asked by a nice chap called Robin Neighbour from Young Enterprise to be a judge for the Daventry and Northampton Young Enterprise Awards. Of course I was more than happy to do so, and am happy … Continue reading

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Train from Within, Develop Loyalty

Last week I made one of the most difficult decisions of my Entrepreneurial Career, I changed my accountant. I’ll tell you a little bit more about that another time, but for now I want to tell you about a disagreement … Continue reading

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