Suffolk Director

21/06/2024

Great to see Ipswich Town Football Club supporting the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce and local businesses 👏 👏

Following Ipswich Town Football Club's triumphant promotion to the Premier League, Suffolk Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with the club. Assuming the role of Chamber Patron, Ipswich Town Football Club reaffirms its commitment to fostering the prosperity and....

21/06/2024

Do you embrace learning opportunities?

Ryan Jiggens from Maze Logistic Solutions explains why it's important for business leaders to stay open to new ideas.💡

Click here to read more 👇

https://ukdirectormagazines.co.uk/every-day-is-a-school-day-in-business/

19/06/2024

Can you grow a business and stay true to your core values?

Steven Leech from Granite Transformations says yes.✔️

Click the link below to find out how 👇

https://ukdirectormagazines.co.uk/determined-to-build-with-integrity/

18/06/2024

Does Arsene Wenger hold the secret to business success? ⚽

Carole Burman from MAD-HR Ltd thinks so.

Click here to learn more👇

https://ukdirectormagazines.co.uk/a-quality-to-help-your-team-thrive/

17/06/2024

This latest article in about AI from Asa Margetts at IJYI is well timed, as we are putting the details in place for our next UKDirector Magazines event which will take place in November 🎆

Titled ‘AI: Helping to run your Business Better?’ and delivered in partnership with IJYI, this will be the must attend event of the year for any , or in Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex who wants to learn more about Artificial Intelligence and how it can help us in our businesses.

More information will be coming 🔜 but in the meantime to register your interest, or to enquire about sponsorship, please email Brian Wilcock at [email protected]

Is your company keeping pace with new technology? Asa Margetts from IJYI explains the tools and methods being used to create effective new IT solutions. 🖥️

Click here to learn more👇

https://ukdirectormagazines.co.uk/embracing-the-power-of-new-technology/

14/06/2024

Congratulations to Michael Moody at Fenn Wright 👏 👏

We are delighted to announce that Michael Moody has been appointed Head of Commercial Agency, effective 1st June 2024.

14/06/2024

Is your company keeping pace with new technology? Asa Margetts from IJYI explains the tools and methods being used to create effective new IT solutions. 🖥️

Click here to learn more👇

https://ukdirectormagazines.co.uk/embracing-the-power-of-new-technology/

13/06/2024

Congratulations Lee Allender, a great addition to the Superstructures team 👏 👏 👏
https://ukdirectormagazines.co.uk/local-degree-apprentice-wins-sjcc-professional-apprentice-of-the-year-award/

Lee Allender, a degree apprentice at Ipswich-based structural engineering company, Superstructures, has been presented with a ‘Professional Apprentice of the Year’ award by the Suffolk Joint Construction Committee.

13/06/2024

The power of tenacity and a good book! Alex Pattenden talks to Sue Wilcock and Martine Silkstone, sharing his journey from childhood to Call of Duty IV to business success at Unity Online.

To read his story click here 👇

https://ukdirectormagazines.co.uk/lead-interview-alex-pattenden/

05/06/2024

*HOT OFF THE PRESS* The latest edition of Suffolk Director Magazine is out now!

‘TENACITY’ is the theme for this edition and Alex Pattenden, founder and managing director of Unity Online™, is our lead interview. Lessons I have Learnt is with Chris Ellis of Dipples - Bury St Edmunds, and Spotlight features Juliette John Aesthetic Laser Skin Wellness Clinic.

The hard copies are being sent out to readers over the next few days, but if you can’t wait, head over to our website to download the flip magazine and read the great content from Claire Read at Birkett Long LLP, Colin Low at Kingsfleet - Suffolk's Premier Independent Financial Advisers, Carole Burman from MAD-HR Ltd, Ryan Jiggens at Maze Logistic Solutions, Simon Martin from Ensors Chartered Accountantss, Gary Rayner at AnyIT, Sarah (Ironside) Hamilton at People Puzzles Ltd, Kate Pigeon-Owen from Wellbeing International, Broadwater Mouldings LTD, Steven Leech at Granite Transformations & TREND Transformations, Asa Margetts at IJYI, Becky Ames from Larking Gowen, Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, Stuart Robertson from Doctorgolf, Josh Young at Greenscape Energy, Kevin Ward from Conatus Financing Solutions Ltd, Rebecca Thurlow Associate CIPD at Compass Point Recruitment Ltd, Rob Thacker at Sona Insurance Brokers, Daniel Somers from MANUP, Ascender Creative Ryan Marshall from Anglian Demolition and Asbestos Ltd and Prof. Gurpreet Jagpal from University of Suffolk.

Click here to read! 👇

Our lead interview is with Alex Pattenden, founder and managing director of digital marketing agency, Unity Online. As the business celebrates its 10th anniversary, he reflects on his journey as an entrepreneur, his passion for self-development, and the simple strategy behind his success: You can't....

30/05/2024

7 key benefits of collaborative working - by Andy Skinner, AMS Business Consultants Learn more 👇

By Andy Skinner, AMS Business Consultants If you want to embed a continuous improvement culture within your business, then teamwork is crucial to its success. Published in UK Director Magazines Spring 24

29/05/2024

Great opportunity to find out what drives a World, Olympic, European and Commonwealth Gold medal holder, and to help celebrate the 10th anniversary of MAD-HR Ltd

SUFFOLK’S business leaders will be urged by Olympic Champion Sally Gunnell to ‘unleash your potential’, at a celebratory event taking place this Summer.

28/05/2024

With a wealth of both known and ground-breaking skin treatments available, which could work for you? Juliette John Aesthetic Laser Skin Wellness Clinic has a team of experts ready to help

By Juliette John, Aesthetic Laser Skin Wellness Clinic. At the Juliette John Aesthetic Laser Skin Wellness Clinic, we’re constantly looking for ways to enhance and elevate what we do and how we do it. Published in UK Director Magazines Spring 24

28/05/2024

Could adversity provide the key to team building? It's all about having a 'common goal' says Kevin Ward, Conatus Financing Solutions Ltd

By Kevin Ward, Conatus Financing Solutions. We have all heard, seen or read the clichés about people working in teams. Published in UK Director Magazines Spring 24

24/05/2024

It takes a team to build a team! Rebecca Thurlow Associate CIPD from Compass Point Recruitment Ltd tells us why recruitment should be collaborative effort. Learn more 👇

By Rebecca Thurlow, Compass Point Recruitment. Consider one of the most important elements of running a prosperous business - employing the best individuals for the roles and encouraging a cohesive team. Published in UK Director Magazines Spring 24

24/05/2024

Technology can overcome geography and help you hire the right team member, says Owen Williams from West View IT Ltd. Find out more 👇

By Owen Williams, West View IT. You need to hire someone for your business and, of course, want to find the right person for the job. Well, what if you could increase the pool of candidates? Published in UK Director Magazines Spring 24

22/05/2024

Could your business benefit from a CRM toolbox? Matt Freestone from Unmatched Agency | Diamond HubSpot Partner explores the possibilities… Learn more here 👇

By Matt Freestone, Unmatched. Successful collaboration between sales & marketing can ensure that customers have a smooth experience from the moment they first learn about your product or service, to when they decide to buy it. Published in UK Director Magazines Spring 24

22/05/2024

Build your team, differently… Jane Cattermole from Bay Tree VA explains how virtual assistants may offer a flexible alternative. Learn more 👇

By Jane Cattermole, Bay Tree VA. It all started with needing to share the load... My business support company was growing - I found myself stretched too thin and struggling to manage everything efficiently. Published in UK Director Magazines Spring 24

20/05/2024

Investing in relationships is the key to a bright future says Josh Young from Greenscape Energy. Learn more 👇

By Josh Young, Greenscape Energy. It seems like there's an endless supply of resources out there - books, podcasts, articles, you name it - all promising to hand over the secret recipe for business success. Published in UK Director Magazines Spring 24

15/05/2024

Much achieved and much to celebrate - East Anglian Financial Planning Ltd. looks back over 12 months of strong growth and industry recognition. Read more 👇

15/05/2024

Finding the right buyer for your business. James Lay from Larking Gowen, Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors explains how the best deals are win-win. Learn more 👇

By James Lay, Larking Gowen. What is the measure of a successful business deal? Is it about driving a hard bargain and being on the winning side, or should there be a more measured approach where everyone benefits? Published in UK Director Magazines Spring 24

13/05/2024

Is it time to jump aboard the AI train? Find out how with our Directors' Toolbox brought to you in association with IJYI

Many business owners find the idea of integrating the use of AI (artificial intelligence) into their workday to be at best daunting and at worst existentially terrifying. Published in UK Director Magazines Spring 24

13/05/2024

Alex Pattenden from Unity Online explains the importance of a unified digital marketing approach. Read more 👇

By Alex Pattenden, Unity Online. Digital marketing is one of the most important aspects of business growth, but within that there's a wealth of connected capabilities that need to work together to make it a success. Published in UK Director Magazines Spring 24

10/05/2024

Working ‘with’ clients and not just ‘for’ clients is the secret to success, says Steven Leech at Granite Transformations & TREND Transformations


https://ukdirectormagazines.co.uk/seeing-projects-from-both-sides/

07/05/2024

Quickfire: Colin Low from Kingsfleet - Suffolk's Premier Independent Financial Advisers talks finance, philanthropy and five core values. Read more below 👇

Managing Director, Kingsfleet Colin is the founder and MD of Chartered Financial Planners, Kingsfleet, named after the primary school he attended in Felixstowe. Published in UK Director Magazine Spring 24

07/05/2024

How could AI streamline processes and increase efficiency within your finance team? Lucy Moore from Ensors Chartered Accountants explains… 👇

By Lucy Moore, Ensors. How can a business’s finance team work with AI to streamline processes and increase efficiency? Published in UK Director Magazines Spring 24

02/05/2024

7 key benefits of collaborative working - by Andy Skinner, AMS Business Consultants. Find out more 👇

By Andy Skinner, AMS Business Consultants If you want to embed a continuous improvement culture within your business, then teamwork is crucial to its success. Published in UK Director Magazines Spring 24

02/05/2024

How do you build an effective team ? Charlotte Bate, FCIPD at MAD-HR Ltd shares five key ways to build a culture of excellence. Learn more 👇

By Charlotte Bate, MAD-HR. Success in business is the result of many well-applied ingredients, which combine to result in consistent delivery, responsive clients, and, ultimately, a positive profit outcome. Published in UK Director Magazines Spring 24

30/04/2024

Commercial lawyers must co-ordinate and collaborate to ensure a successful business sale - Tim Field from Birkett Long LLP explains the process. Find out more 👇

By Tim Field, Birkett Long. Collaborative working might not spring to mind when thinking about corporate lawyers. However, the reality is that much of my time is spent working with other people within my firm and a range of external professionals. Published in UK Director Magazines Spring 24