Someone once asked me what strategic insights could I offer to help guide the long-term direction of their manufacturing company? To guide the long-term direction of a manufacturing company, it’s…
Continue reading >To understand the need to embrace change it is first necessary for an organisation’s leadership to establish and own the need for change. Possible/likely examples of need are: Current processes…
Continue reading >In the dynamic landscape of business transformation, effective leadership is the linchpin that propels organisations towards success. Leaders who understand and adopt different styles can guide their teams through change…
Continue reading >2024 is predicted to be a pivotal year for prominent Crypto and Digital Assets firms with mainstream product offerings. With the backdrop of evolving developments and dynamics in the cryptocurrency…
Continue reading >HMRC has rolled out an updated Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool which took effect from 2nd October 2023. What is CEST? CEST is HMRC’s free IR35 tool that…
Continue reading >Written by Grace Aimilie Du’Arte-Dulaine and paralegal Holly Joseph. This week, the FCA has identified three common concerns with cryptoasset financial promotions: 1. Promotions claiming the safety, security or ease…
Continue reading >In the dynamic landscape of modern manufacturing, a revolution is underway as Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) converge, redefining the way organisations operate. The convergence of these traditionally…
Continue reading >Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly revolutionising the manufacturing industry, enabling machines to perform humanlike tasks and transforming factories and manufacturing processes. This comprehensive article explores the current solutions being implemented,…
Continue reading >It’s easy to miss out on reclaiming VAT on your purchases. Here are some common issues: Partial Exemption Calculations: Charities often have business activities where they apply VAT and non-business…
Continue reading >UK VAT poses big problems for UK charities not registered for VAT. Unlike VAT-registered businesses, they cannot directly reclaim VAT on purchases. In this article, we explore the main difficulties…
Continue reading >Many medium to large multinational corporations in the UK encounter a specific challenge: the inadvertent overpayment of foreign VAT to overseas suppliers. In this article, we delve into the issues…
Continue reading >In some instances, you can! You might be eligible to get a refund on the VAT you’ve paid through a government scheme. In this blog, we’ll provide you with the…
Continue reading >If your business is outside the UK and you’ve purchased goods from UK suppliers charging 20% VAT, you might be frustrated when they refuse to invoice you VAT-free. Even if…
Continue reading >In an era where technology is reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace, manufacturing plants stand at the forefront of innovation. The integration of advanced IT infrastructure and systems has become…
Continue reading >The UK has many many fantastically successful Small & Medium Enterprises (‘SME’s) and Owner Managed Businesses. Despite this however, there does come a time where external support is often needed,…
Continue reading >What are the driving factors? Recently published 2022 statistics show that the average age of workers in manufacturing, supply chain and warehousing in the UK is 42.6, and the proportion…
Continue reading >The combined challenges of COVID and BREXIT have shown just how complex supply chains have become. Low labour cost countries are becoming increasingly expensive when the cost of logistics and…
Continue reading >A proven approach to smooth the delivery of transformation across an organisation is to have a structured engagement with the wider team. In my experience there are 6 core principles…
Continue reading >We recently hosted the final seminar in our Family Owned Business series. In this session, we considered the importance of having a strong governance process across all aspects of your…
Continue reading >gunnercooke have launched an innovative approach to the Non Executive Director market. Branded NEDplus, it combines the unique strengths of the wider gunnercooke firm, delivering relevant support and advice to…
Continue reading >Sometimes an industry faced with unique challenges needs to establish an ambitious vision to reinvent itself for the future, in particular, Keeping the Great in Great British Manufacturing. Here, I share…
Continue reading >Over the years, you get a sense of what ‘good looks like’ and a ‘nose’ for spotting things that just don’t feel right! How is this applicable to Transformations? Well,…
Continue reading >During periods of change, communication is key to ensure that you can take the people on the change journey. The following 9 elements should be considered when pulling together a…
Continue reading >Management Consulting Definition According to Wikipedia, “management consulting is the practice of helping organisations to improve their performance, operating primarily through the analysis of existing organizational problems and the development of…
Continue reading >To build a winning mentality in your business, the best vision and strategies are the ones that you can easily bring to life. They are so clear that everyone can…
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