“My Business Partner Died. It Nearly Destroyed Everything We Built.”
This is a real story from South London. And it should serve as a wake-up call for every business owner reading this. Pete and Andy spent ten years building something remarkable together. A profitable, growing company respected throughout their industry. They’d even done the right thing early on—they set up Shareholder Protection insurance and a […]
Your Business Isn’t Exit-Ready. Your People Will Be the Reason Why
When business owners think about selling, they usually focus on the numbers. Revenue. Profit. Forecasts. Contracts. Those things matter. But they are rarely the reason a deal stalls, drags on, or falls apart. More often, the problem sits elsewhere. It sits with people. I’ve worked with businesses that looked strong on paper but struggled once […]
A Complete Guide to Workplace Mediation and Why It Matters for Employers
Understanding Workplace Conflict Conflict in the workplace can take many different forms and can affect workplace relationships in many ways. In September 2025, NatCen conducted the largest ever study of workplace conflicts in Great Britain in collaboration with ACAS and discovered that a humongous 44% of working-age adults had experienced conflict at work in the […]
Women in Business Are Evolving It’s Time Our Spaces Evolve With Us
Women have only had a few short decades to operate in business with real authority, yet the pace of our progress has been extraordinary. In that time, we’ve moved into senior roles, built companies, influenced industries, and shaped commercial landscapes that once excluded us at this level. But as women evolve in business, it has […]
Planning for the Inevitable: Why Funeral Preparation is an Act of Care
As a funeral celebrant, I have the privilege of walking beside families during some of their most vulnerable moments. In those quiet, tender conversations, often held through tears, sometimes through gentle laughter. I am reminded time and again that funeral planning is not simply about logistics. It is an act of love, clarity, and protection […]
Networking in Print: Why Your Business Needs Visibility Beyond the Room
In today’s fast-paced business world, networking is often seen as the golden ticket to growth. We attend events, exchange business cards, and hope those brief conversations lead to lasting connections. But here’s the truth: visibility shouldn’t end when the meeting does. Most networking opportunities give you an hour, maybe two, of exposure. After that, it’s […]
