28 April 2021

What Qualifies You To Be A Director?

#Development  #Director  #Reflective  #Business  

In the UK there is no requirement for any formal qualification to act as a director. In fact, there are very few things that prevent you from becoming one.

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3 February 2021

Business Dreams and Aspirations - Let’s Reimagine the Future

#Dream Day  #Growth  

It goes without saying many businesses have faced uncertainty and challenges like no other in the past year, but for businesses to grow and succeed we need to refocus and if required, accept that strategies and goals may need to adapt.

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2 February 2021

Jo Interviewed On The Sonya Morton Firth Show

#Business  #Reflective  #Non-Executive Director  

Jo Haigh joins Sonya Morton Firth in the latest episode "No such thing as work-life a balance. Now is the time to start your own business".

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5 November 2020

The World-Class Fantasy Board of Directors

#Board  #Director  #Non-Executive Director  

I suspect some of you have had a degree of fun at times, playing and creating a fantasy football team, or my particular favourite, the dream dinner party guest game. So, how about dreaming of a world-class fantasy board of directors?

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11 August 2020

The Changing Face of Funding

#Finance  #Growth  

“It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new life for me and I’m feeling good.” - Nina Simone

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3 August 2020

Succession Planning and Business Exit - What Is The Best Solution For You?

#Business  #Development  #Selling A Business  #Succession Planning  #Management Buyout  #Employee Ownership Trust  

Exiting your business as an entrepreneur is a serious and heartfelt task. It will bring on a huge series of mixed emotions, as for most entrepreneurs it’s a once in a life time exit.

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24 June 2020

Jo Haigh Joins Peregrine In Episode 12 of their Front Line Podcast

Jo Haigh joins Peregrine in episode 12 of their Front Line Podcast.

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24 June 2020

Understanding The Benefits of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)

#Business  #Staff  #Video  

In this video, Jo Haigh, CEO of fds, gives an insight into the benefits of conducting an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) for both the owner and the existing team. Jo also shares what you should consider, as well as the process of implementing the EOT.

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1 June 2020

Why It Is Important To Instigate A Robust Risk Management Practice In Your Business

#Business  #Development  #Reflective  

The International Monetary Fund has reported the global economy will contract by 3% this year as countries around the world shrink at the fastest pace in decades.

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