Omiros, please introduce us to Brookstreet. Brookstreet is a unique, commercially motivated and flexible Private Equity/Venture Capital (PEVC) investment group supporting companies which experience transformational growth. Our mission is to be the leading investor and partner for innovative, profitable, high-growth and extrovert small-cap (SME) out-performers. Based out of London (the bridge of the world), we […]
When I work with new CEOs, one of the first things they ask me is “what should I do in my new position?” It takes more than future planning and strong processes to be a great CEO. When you embark on your new role, the chances are you’ll be confronted with a number of problems […]
Research last year revealed that the UK’s best-performing businesses put their success down to learning and development. The UK L&D report surveyed and analysed more than 100 companies, with the top performers claiming that staff training is at the heart of their growth strategies. This shows just how much learning has evolved since my first […]
“Trends point to a very different reality for boards today than five or ten years ago”, says Susan C. Keating, CEO of WCD. “With boards asking more questions of management and exercising more oversight in areas that were once fully ‘owned’ by the leadership team, Directors require much more real-time information and awareness than ever […]
Cascading down a tropical hillside onto one of Phuket’s most secluded beaches, Anantara Layan Phuket Resort’s perfect location on the island’s west coast and tip-top hospitality are only two of the reasons why you should add this tropical gem of a hotel to your travel bucket list. And as truly amazing as the resort itself is, […]
Men continue to dominate the world’s richest lists, with the likes of Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates becoming the first in history to achieve a net worth in excess of $100 billion. Bill Gates followed Jeff Bezos to become the world’s second ‘centi-billionaire’ back in March 2019, after his fortune reached the $100 billion threshold. […]
That fear is often based on the lack of direct evidence - the proverbial “smoking gun” that would exonerate the executive and protect his or her compensation and career. However, employment lawyers do not need direct evidence to prove a case. Instead, employment lawyers rely on the evidence that is available, which is often circumstantial […]
In order to ensure you are on the right side of your customer reviews, you need to offer great service, to all customers, all of the time. This customer service will be delivered not just by smooth apps and automation, but by human staff on the front line of service. However, what people and machines […]
But there are pitfalls too. How do DTC brands win trust and build loyalty in a crowded market when the competition is so intense? Companies such as Brooklinen and Casper already set the standard by considering every touchpoint of the customer experience. How did they do it so well? We believe there are seven key […]
‘Beyond’ is both an adverb and a preposition. It’s soft and malleable – it shifts according to context. It’s also the name of a funeral care company. Which is rather inspired. At Reed Words, we name brands for a living. Each month we pick a name that catches our eyes and ears, and think about why […]
Why do strategies fail? When coming up with a strategy, how good are the assumptions you have made about markets, competitors, capabilities, costs, regulation and technology? Is your strategy still viable if assumptions go wrong? Are your structures, processes, decision-making mechanisms, metrics and reward systems future-facing? Whether your business is a large, multi-national player or […]
What are the IMPA and ISSA catalogues? How do you supply such a vast range of products according to these? The ISSA and IMPA catalogues are published by the two leading Ship Suppliers associations. These catalogues consist of all the items that may be required onboard a ship and include around 45,000 to 50,000 items. […]
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