Category Archives: Policy
“Sparking Surrey” in November’s South East Business
I was very pleased to contribute to this month’s South East Business magazine with a contribution to the debate about how to grow the economy of Surrey. The link to the magazine can be found here … Continue reading
Developing Acquisition Criteria: A Checklist for Identifying Target Companies
I recently interviewed a leading UK defence company on their views on the current M&A market and how they selected suitable companies to acquire. The findings are here. http://businessbeanstalk.net/2013/09/24/developing-acquisition-criteria-a-checklist-for-identifying-target-companies/
The trials and tribulations of exporting and working overseas
We are told that the way to salvation for the UK’s stagnating economy is for all businesses to export. Additionally it’s not just to our fellow members of the EU but also to the emerging markets around the … Continue reading
Partnerships in Surrey
Looking back on the Olympic games I’m sure we are all pleased with the way the Olympic events reflected on the County. Although the mens’s road race didn’t go to plan, or the rest didn’t follow our plan! The other … Continue reading
New partnership in Surrey
Surrey County Council & IoD set key partnership I was very pleased to sign a new memorandum of understanding with Surrey County Council on behalf of the Surrey branch of IoD recently. With economic growth stagnating it’s very important that … Continue reading
The views of Terry Smith on the “occupy” movement
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the 25th Annual Tacitus Lecture held by the Worshipful Company of World Traders at the Guildhall in the City of London. I have the honour of being a Liveryman of the company … Continue reading
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