Opinion

  • Tina Chandler, Wright Hassall LLP
    News

    Hybrid working – is it right for your business?

    2023-03-29T14:51:00Z

    The effect of the Prime Minister’s announcement on 23 March 2020 that everyone able to work from home must do so was a fundamental and rapid change to the world of work, writes Tina Chander.

  • London Luxury Afloat
    News

    It’s back…London Luxury Afloat 2023

    2023-03-29T13:41:00Z

    Following the success of the inaugural event last year, we are delighted to be bringing London Luxury Afloat back to the capital (18-22 April 2023, St Katharine Docks).

  • Nathana Reboucas on unsplash
    News

    Is the leisure marine sector a fan zone?

    2023-03-29T13:33:00Z

    I wonder if there is any other dynamic quite like the leisure marine sector when it comes to relying on goodwill from companies to operate.

  • Chris Jones is founder of the Knot Agency
    News

    To sponsor or not to sponsor?

    2023-03-29T13:08:00Z

    It’s highly likely that a request or two for sponsorship has dropped into your inbox recently. There are loads of individuals, teams, events and restoration projects searching for funds to make good on what they have set out to achieve.

  • British Marine find a member
    News

    Reach thousands of potential customers with ‘Find A Member’

    2023-03-09T14:51:00Z

    If you’re looking to raise awareness of your business and attract new customers, then we can help!

  • Jenny Walford ADPR
    News

    Establishing yourself as a thought leader

    2023-03-07T10:50:00Z

    Thought leadership is one element of the PR and communications toolkit that helps establish a brand’s authority by providing valuable insight.

  • Photo by Liz Caldwell on unsplash
    News

    Engagement - or lack of

    2023-02-28T17:25:00Z

    In my many years in this amazing marine industry, one thing always pops up as an issue time after time

  • Alistair Hackett Ocean Safety
    News

    Person Behind the Face - Alistair Hackett

    2023-02-27T10:42:00Z

    How I got into this industry…I sailed my first dinghy race on the River Trent aged four and the love of the water never went away.

  • Kim Hollamby
    News

    Person Behind the Face - Kim Hollamby

    2023-02-06T12:03:00Z

    How I got into this industry…our family were traditional baby boomer industry customers; Dad got the boating bug, the rest us followed with various degrees of initially guarded enthusiasm.

  • British Marine - HR Webinars
    News

    Experiencing recruitment and retention challenges?

    2023-02-06T10:46:00Z

    In response to many of our members voicing concerns over recruitment, retention and skills shortages within the sector, we have developed a suite of four, easy-to-access, HR-focused webinars, in partnership with training specialists WeDo HR Support Ltd.

  • Toyah Marshall, Principal Employment Law Advisor and Solicitor, WorkNest
    News

    Cost of living bonuses

    2023-02-02T11:35:00Z

    Conversations around cost-of-living concerns are making their way into the workplace as people look to their employers for support.

  • Chris Jones is founder and MD of the Knot Agency
    News

    Why tone of voice matters in marketing

    2023-02-02T11:09:00Z

    Imagine that your brand is a character in a television show.

  • boot Dusseldorf 2023
    News

    Disappointed in you

    2023-01-31T16:16:00Z

    Well having spent a few days recovering from nine days at boot Dusseldorf, I have become quite reflective.

  • Photo by Leeloo Thefirst
    News

    Dealing with spiralling costs

    2023-01-20T13:19:00Z

    In a fast-moving world where prices are rising at a pace not seen in decades, firms are struggling to keep pace and, worryingly, stay in business.

  • Jenny Walford ADPR
    News

    Key social media predictions for 2023

    2023-01-09T08:47:00Z

    As we welcome in a New Year, we’re looking at what 2023 has in store from a social media perspective…

  • Barton Marine is a key sponsor of the 2021 WIMI networking event
    News

    There are opportunities

    2023-01-06T14:49:00Z

    Welcome to 2023 and all the opportunities that it will bring.

  • Paul Knox-Johnston, Haven Knox-Johnston
    News

    Person Behind the Face - Paul Knox-Johnston

    2023-01-06T10:15:00Z

    How I got into this industry…I think I was influenced by my father really. I desperately tried to stay out, but ended up working for a charter company down in Cornwall for a Summer prior to going to university and was pretty much hooked since.

  • Mark Stevens, senior associate at VWV LLP
    News

    Lying on a CV - the consequences for all

    2023-01-04T13:43:00Z

    Lying on a CV can have some serious consequences for both employees and employers. It may be that a CV includes inaccurate details around a person’s job history or qualifications. It may be that gaps between jobs are disguised.

  • British Marine National Conference 2022
    News

    Making the right decision – short term pain for long term gain

    2023-01-03T15:09:00Z

    With all the recent political and financial upheaval, combined with challenging short term financial constraints, pending cost of living crisis, skills shortage and supply issues affecting the sector, many organisations may find themselves tightening their belts, thinking more carefully about events they attend, the functions they run or what the ‘must do’ activities are for the coming year.

  • Photo by Oliver Cole on unsplash
    News

    A time of hope?

    2022-12-06T10:58:00Z

    Cardinal Sin reflects on the joys of this Winterville time of year