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Reengineering Your Business for Profit and Sustainability

Business Reengineering usually means eliminating activities or processes which are not adding value. In some cases, they will be substituted with better processes. This is challenging because changing the way a business acts and thinks is complex. Here’s a reengineering process which can help improve profitability and business resilience.

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The Finance Function

What does it mean to have a strategic finance function? Led by an experienced and skilled Chief Financial Officer (CFO), we consider some of their priorities.

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The Evolving Role of Leadership

How are the leaders in your business doing? Perhaps they are thriving in these business conditions or maybe a different approach is required. In this article, we look at some leadership skills which are proving to be really valuable as businesses find a path forward this year and beyond.

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2021 Business Planning

Business leaders are looking ahead to next year and considering what to prioritise. Data can play an important part in these decisions… provided it is used wisely. Our article contains ideas on how data can explain the drivers of your business and where you should focus your efforts.

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Put your own oxygen mask on first

By adopting buffering strategies, business leaders are not only helping themselves but they’re also helping their teams gain focus and clarity.

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Business Resilience: Focusing on the Priorities

Do you know where to focus your energy in your business? How to identify the key drivers of your business success? Our article will help you to prioritise the initiatives that will make a difference.

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From COVID-19 Survival to Resilience

Survival has been on the minds of many leaders recently. But businesses are shifting their focus to resilience. What does it take to build businesses that can survive AND thrive in the longer term? Past methods may not work as well in the ‘new’ environment. Then again, what will really change? In this article, we’ll look at some attributes of resilient businesses.

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Tips for driving in France

We dropped off our little rental car after 3 weeks driving in France safe and sound. A few hairy and interesting moments while driving but pretty confident now on the French roads! Here are my top tips.

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3 drivers of strategy

Our article explains the 3 core elements that drive strategy and how you can get them into your business.