Whisper it but it has been a relatively benign economic slump to date. Obviously not for those who have lost their businesses and jobs or have seen inflation and low savings rates ravage their income and living standards. But anybody who can recall the previous slumps of the 70s, 80s and 90s will probably...
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The Devil’s Deal
Brilliant, aggressive, flawed are words which only begin to describe the hero and the villain of Richard Lambert’s first brilliant novel. Weaving his extensive business experience into the story you are led through the exciting world of small company finance in a masterful way.
Calm Down Dave
In 2010 David Cameron lost an election which, according to the author, "he should have won hands down"
In 'Calm Down Dave' Tony Drury provides overwhelming evidence for his reservations about the Cameron led 'liberal lurch' of the Conservative Party.
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In rude health…
This week’s blog by necessity is slightly shorter than usual due to a scheduled encounter with the NHS. However it was a good opportunity to observe first hand the largest organisation in the UK, and the following are some random unscientific thoughts from a paid up member of enterprise Britain. The patient facing staff...
Irreplaceable or what…..?
Pity the poor directors at Easyjet. OK don’t pity them that much as they are well rewarded for what they do. But unlike every other major quoted company they have Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou on their back. Whether it is about strategic direction, buying new planes, or as in this case executive pay, invariably Sir...
All the nasties……?
Oh dear. It seems that one in four small business owners are so depressed by the state of the economy that they want to give it all up and revert back to being salaried employees again. Apparently they have lost their enthusiasm for being the boss and crave the relative stability of working for...
Too small to succeed…..?
So that’s that then. Tesco isn’t. Too big to fail that is. Britain’s mightiest retail steamroller has finally come a cropper according to its recent trading figures. Big helpings of schadenfreude all round. Furthermore one of their senior executives managed to (legitimately) offload a batch of shares just prior to the announcement being made...
The world outside the office….
When I started my own business back in 2006 one of the first things I was told was that I needed to get out and network. Who me? A meek and mild accountant who barely ever ventured out of the office in corporate life (unless it was to visit another office)? Go out into...
Follow the money…..
Happy new year to you all! Many writers tend to start their first blog of the year by offering predictions for the coming year but I am going to resist that temptation, not least because 2012 is shaping up to be the most unpredictable year ever! With the New Year only a few days...
If it isn’t broken, break it!
Great ideas are two a penny, but great businesses are rare. Businesses that achieve scale and long-term success share distinct characteristics: vision, strong leadership, an enthusiastic and effective management team, great products or services and a clear value proposition. They regularly challenge the status quo, finding a better or different way to achieve their...
We wish you…..
Wandering around the shops on Saturday morning it didn’t feel like a last Saturday before Christmas. Then of course I realised that next Saturday was Christmas Eve, and that this weekend was merely the busiest day at our airports for people looking to escape the UK, something that implies that for many the Christmas...
Christmas Crackers…..
A heartwarming story? A young lad got onto a bus but could only offer a £10 note for his £2.40 fare. As the bus driver did not have enough change he would not allow the lad onto the bus. Fortunately one of the passengers was prepared to dip into her own pocket and stump...
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Goodbye Dave
Tony Drury's first book in the trilogy about the new direction of the Conservative Party, where Tony reveals his very personal reasons for leaving the party after 30 years of dedicated service to it.
In his own unique way Tony is able to capture the mood of many in the party and he has had the courage to put it in print. Along the way he adds many fascinating experiences and anecdotes.
"Goodbye Dave" is a 'must read' for anyone with any political interest.
