Essex Director Magazine

21/12/2023

Wishing all our friends, supporters, and readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us here at Essex Director Magazine.
We will be signing off at 12pm, Friday 22nd December and returning Tuesday 2nd January for the start of a very exciting 2024.🎄 🎄

30/11/2023

Daniel Paul Garside (FCCA) at Rickard Luckin takes a look at the advantages of a business model that could help plug the working capital gap. Read below 👇

By Dan Garside, Rickard Luckin Many business owners experience stress due to the waiting time between providing their product or service and payment of the customer invoice. Published in Essex Director Magazine Winter 2023|24

28/11/2023

Juliet Price at Park City Consultants talks about the holistic approach to creating a workplace culture where employees don't just survive but thrive. Find out more 👇

By Juliet Price, Park City Consulting In the ever-evolving landscape of modern business, one truth remains constant: the heart of any successful organisation beats within its people. Published in Essex Director Magazine Winter 2023|24

24/11/2023

From losing 11 stone to helping change the lives of coffee farmers around the world, we turn the spotlight on Jonathan Reed at Paddy & Scott's Coffee

Paddy & Scott’s Coffee Jonathan joined Paddy & Scott’s Coffee as MD after deciding to give up the London commute and making some lifestyle changes – and he hasn’t looked back. Published in Essex Director Magazine Winter 2023|24

22/11/2023

Do you have a difficult employee? Carole Burman, FCIPD MIoD at MAD-HR Ltd gives her top tips for dealing with challenging issues in the workplace. Find out more here 👇

By Carole Burman, MAD-HR Of all the challenges employers face, we know how difficult it can be when issues of employee conduct or performance arise. Published in Essex Director Magazine Winter 2023|24

20/11/2023

Karen Elizabeth Morovic at Birkett Long LLP talks about being a mum and navigating a career as a specialist employment solicitor 👇

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16/11/2023

Shelley Minns at Ensors Chartered Accountants looks at how your accountant can play a crucial role in business growth and success. Read More 👇

By Shelley Minns, Ensors Accountants play a valuable role in the success of a business by providing financial expertise and guidance. Published in Essex Director Magazine Winter 2023|24

14/11/2023

We chat with Rob Thacker at Sona Insurance Brokers about the risky world of business and how every company should prepare for a worst-case scenario. Find out more 👇

Founder and CEO, Sona Insurance Solutions Our lead interview in the NURTURE issue of Essex Director business magazine is Rob Thacker. Published in Essex Director Magazine Winter 2023 | 24

14/11/2023

We chat with Rob Thacker at Sona Insurance Solutions Ltd about the risky world of business and how every company should prepare for a worst-case scenario. Find out more 👇

Our lead interview is with Rob Thacker, CEO of Sona Insurance Solutions, who talks about his career and his love of Star Trek. He also discusses the risky world of business, and how every company should anticipate the unexpected and prepare for a worst-case scenario.

06/11/2023

*HOT OFF THE PRESS* The latest edition of Essex Director magazine is out now!

‘NURTURE’ is the theme for this edition and Rob Thacker at Sona Insurance Brokers is our lead interview. Quickfire is with James Potter from Superstructures, and our Spotlight is with Jonathan Reed from Paddy & Scott's Coffee. The Director’s Toolbox is written by Daniel Paul Garside and asks, ‘Should your business offer regular subscriptions?’.

The hard copies are about to land on readers’ doorsteps, but if you can’t wait, head over to our website to download the flip magazine.
Click here to read! 👇
https://ukdirectormagazines.co.uk/nurture-essex/ #1

Thanks to our contributors for this issue: Birkett Long LLP, MAD-HR Ltd, Ensors Chartered Accountants, Chelmsford College, MS-UK, Rickard Luckin, Park City, Essex Community Foundation, North Essex Economic Board, Lodge Park Business Centre Granite Transformations & TREND Transformations.

Our lead interview is with Rob Thacker, CEO of Sona Insurance Solutions, who talks about his career and his love of Star Trek. He also discusses the risky world of business, and how every company should anticipate the unexpected and prepare for a worst-case scenario.

03/11/2023

Phil Holding MD of Horizon Construction Group explains, with a record number of construction firms going into administration why developers should carefully select their construction partners Read More 👇

By Phil Holding, Horizon Construction The UK construction industry is undergoing unprecedented turmoil due to a perfect storm of economic factors, and with a record number of construction firms going into administration, developers should carefully select or reassess their construction partners, to....

01/11/2023

Saffron Building Society has always supported local charities and is working with Essex Community Foundation to further achieve this ambition. Read how here 👇

Saffron Building Society has a long history going back over 150 years with branches in Essex, Hertfordshire and Suffolk. The company has always supported local charities and initiatives and this ethos continues today, with a strong focus on making a sustainable difference. Published in Essex Directo...

30/10/2023

Suryen C. Nullatamby of Birkett Long LLP explains that whilst many construction disputes occur due to a lack of certainty, with many been avoidable or reduced in scope if the parties take certain steps before work starts onsite. Read Below 👇

By Suryen Nullatamby, Birkett Long It is an unfortunate reality of the construction industry that protracted, expensive and time-consuming litigation is commonplace. Though some disputes are inevitable, many can be avoided or reduced in scope if the parties take certain steps before work starts onsi...

26/10/2023

Well Done, North Essex Economic Board and Epping Forest District Council for coming together in support of businesses and economic growth across North Essex.



https://ukdirectormagazines.co.uk/epping-forest-joins-neeb-patnership-supporting-businesses-across-north-essex/

25/10/2023

Stuart Hopewell at Pre Pack Pool discusses how business facing insolvency can compromise an insolvent company's debts while still leaving the directors in control, Find out more below 👇

By Stuart Hopewell, Pre Pack Pool With the combined effects of lockdowns, high-interest rates, a faltering economy and the impact of war in Ukraine, businesses of all sizes are struggling. Published in Essex Director Magazine Summer | Autumn 2023

23/10/2023

David Scrivener from Ensors Chartered Accountants talks about how once your business has been built, the next step might be to consider succession planning. Read his article here 👇

By David Scrivener, Ensors Building a business has many parallels with completing a construction project. Published in Essex Director Magazine Summer | Autumn 2023

20/10/2023

If your future plans are to grow your business, it's inevitable that a focus might be on how you grow your people. Read this article from Charlotte Bate, FCIPD & check out MAD-HR Ltd's scorecard below. 👇

By Charlotte Bate, MAD-HR Are you familiar with the line from the movie Field of Dreams – ‘Build it and they (he) will come’? It’s a phrase which speaks of creating something with purpose and generating a level of interest and audience which guarantees success. Published in Essex Director Ma...

19/10/2023

Congratulations and well done to all the newly promoted team members at Rickard Luckin

Rickard Luckin has announced the internal promotion of five colleagues across its Audit & Accounts and Corporate Tax teams.

17/10/2023

Steve Revill at Rickard Luckin talks about the company`s journey towards building an outstanding work place culture, in his article here 👇

By Steve Revill, Rickard Luckin I am thrilled that Rickard Luckin has gained recognition from Best Companies for its commitment to employee engagement and developing an 'outstanding' workplace culture, by achieving a highly sought-after 2-star accreditation rating. Published in Essex Director Magazi...

13/10/2023

Juliet Price, Managing Director of Essex based Park City Consulting, explains why effective leadership and management play a pivotal role in the success of any organisation

By Juliet Price, Park City Consulting In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, effective leadership and management play a pivotal role in the success of any organisation. Published in Essex Director Magazine Summer | Autumn 2023

11/10/2023

Saul Humphrey 🌍 of Saul D Humphrey LLP asks “How do we build responsibly” brought to you in association with Willmott Dixon construction

By Professor Saul Humphrey The Construction sector is a huge part of the UK economy. It directly accounts for about 6% of GDP and about 10% of all employment, but the indirect, supply-chain impact is even greater. Published in Essex Director Magazine Summer | Autumn 2023

09/10/2023

Jimmy Innes, Chief Executive of Lepra reflects on the importance of the charities long standing relationship with UK Businesses. Read below 👇

By Jimmy Innes, Lepra As UK-based health charity ‘Lepra’ approaches its centenary, it feels appropriate for us to reflect on its long-standing relationship with UK businesses. And to celebrate the collaborative approach which has helped to develop pioneering new treatments and support programmes...

26/09/2023

Gary Riches APFS, Director of East Anglian Financial Planning Ltd., explains the EAFP team’s commitment to providing comprehensive financial planning services that meet specific needs. Find out more 👇

By Gary Riches, East Anglian Financial Planning Since launching at the end of 2022, East Anglian Financial Planning’s team has grown significantly, demonstrating our rapid success in helping clients achieve their goals. Published in Essex Director Magazine Summer | Autumn 2023

22/09/2023

Phil Holding MD of Horizon Construction Group explains, with a record number of construction firms going into administration why developers should carefully select their construction partners Read More 👇

By Phil Holding, Horizon Construction The UK construction industry is undergoing unprecedented turmoil due to a perfect storm of economic factors, and with a record number of construction firms going into administration, developers should carefully select or reassess their construction partners, to....

20/09/2023

Saffron Building Society has always supported local charities and is working with Essex Community Foundation to further achieve this ambition. Read how here 👇

Saffron Building Society has a long history going back over 150 years with branches in Essex, Hertfordshire and Suffolk. The company has always supported local charities and initiatives and this ethos continues today, with a strong focus on making a sustainable difference. Published in Essex Directo...

13/09/2023

Steven Leech, MD of Granite Transformations & TREND Transformations , explains the importance of recommendations and repeat business and that they don’t happen by magic.

By Steve Leech, Granite Transformations All business owners know recommendations and repeat business don’t happen by magic. You have to work for them. The same principle applies to both commercial and private customers: ‘take care of your customers and they will take care of you’. Published in...

06/09/2023

Steve Revill at Rickard Luckin talks about the company`s journey towards building an outstanding work place culture, Read his article here 👇

By Steve Revill, Rickard Luckin I am thrilled that Rickard Luckin has gained recognition from Best Companies for its commitment to employee engagement and developing an 'outstanding' workplace culture, by achieving a highly sought-after 2-star accreditation rating. Published in Essex Director Magazi...

01/09/2023

Suryen C. Nullatamby of Birkett Long LLP explains that whilst many construction disputes occur due to a lack of certainty, with many been avoidable or reduced in scope if the parties take certain steps before work starts onsite. Read Below 👇

By Suryen Nullatamby, Birkett Long It is an unfortunate reality of the construction industry that protracted, expensive and time-consuming litigation is commonplace. Though some disputes are inevitable, many can be avoided or reduced in scope if the parties take certain steps before work starts onsi...

30/08/2023

Juliet Price, Managing Director of Essex based Park City Consulting, explains why effective leadership and management play a pivotal role in the success of any organisation. Find out more 👇

By Juliet Price, Park City Consulting In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, effective leadership and management play a pivotal role in the success of any organisation. Published in Essex Director Magazine Summer | Autumn 2023

25/08/2023

Stuart Hopewell at Pre Pack pool discusses how business facing insolvency can compromise an insolvent company's debts while still leaving the directors in control, Find out more below 👇

By Stuart Hopewell, Pre Pack Pool With the combined effects of lockdowns, high-interest rates, a faltering economy and the impact of war in Ukraine, businesses of all sizes are struggling. Published in Essex Director Magazine Summer | Autumn 2023

24/08/2023

Great to see much needed investment for this are of Essex.

Newly announced investment and construction of a new business park in Horsley Cross, set to begin in September, has been welcomed by Freeport East. The upcoming Centurion Park is currently the only such development along the A120 between Colchester and Harwich International Port with planning permis...

24/08/2023

Always good to see support for Essex based businesses, well done to Simon Mead and Colbea.



https://ukdirectormagazines.co.uk/new-program-to-help-basildon-based-businesses-acheive-greater-success/

23/08/2023

David Scrivener from Ensors Chartered Accountants talks about how once your business has been built, the next step might be to consider succession planning. Read his article below 👇

By David Scrivener, Ensors Building a business has many parallels with completing a construction project. Published in Essex Director Magazine Summer | Autumn 2023