Opinion – Page 8
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NewsNew Brexit series
My whole-hearted thanks go to everyone who supported BOATS2020 and worked to bring the event to life.
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NewsIt’s showtime
British Marine has remained absolutely committed to supporting the industry through the provision of an event this year.
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NewsMarketing in a post-Covid world
The cancellation of so many shows has affected marine businesses significantly. Here are some suggestions for marketing your business in a post-Covid world.
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NewsBouncing back to happiness
Just as the government has been handing out money to businesses under threat as a result of coronavirus, so it has a number of loan-based programmes to keep struggling firms afloat, writes Adam Bernstein.
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NewsStopping business evictions – again
When the coronavirus pandemic forced the government to take action back in March, one of the regulatory changes put in place was a ban on landlords seeking evictions of non-paying commercial tenants, writes Adam Bernstein.
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NewsInvesting in our industry’s future
British Marine is working hard towards our National Agenda objectives on behalf of members and underpinning this is the creation of a sustainable business model that offers excellent member benefits whilst ensuring a financially viable future for the organisation.
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NewsPerson Behind The Face - Andrea Frabetti
How I got into this industry…I was always obsessed with boats from a very early age. My passion led me to complete my Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering degree from Università di Genova and I’ve been doing what I love ever since.
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NewsPerson Behind The Face - David Johnson
How I got into this industry… Weekends on the family boat on the River Thames in the 1970’s led to boating holidays abroad. With the sea well and truly in my veins, my working life started with four years as an engineer in the Royal Navy. I then moved into ...
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NewsListening is vital
The world population holds a hugely diverse number of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints, on all manner of subjects, writes Chris Jones.
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NewsLow Pay Commission extends deadline
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has amended its consultation on seeking evidence to inform its recommendations for the 2021 national minimum wage rates to ‘make clear the LPC would continue to accept written evidence beyond the deadline’ of Thursday 4 June 2020, writes Adam Bernstein
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NewsLet's share our passion
As the nation looks for safe ways to emerge from lockdown and considers a staycation this summer, British Marine is delighted to launch its ‘Summer on the Water’ campaign to inspire people to get kitted out and responsibly take to our waters and spread the word of the incredible on-water ...
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NewsPerson Behind the Face - Nick Gill
How I got into this industry…I’m a farmer’s son, but I studied product design and my second job was with Gul, designing wetsuits in Cornwall, where I fell in love with the sea. My tech expertise came from starting a surf forecasting website and the practical side from ten years ...
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NewsMaximising external communications post COVID-19
As you prepare for making the most of the post COVID-19 recovery, consider how to maximise value from your external communications, writes Kate O''Sullivan.
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NewsGovernment help extended
No government wants to be in a situation where it’s facing economic collapse as a result of a supervening event. But that’s what Boris Johnson’s government found when coronavirus took on mankind in March.
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Acas guidance - Covid-19
Acas, the government’s employment conciliation service, has revised its guidance on vulnerable people in the document Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for employers and employees, writes Adam Bernstein.
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NewsConsumer trends
The world as we knew it is no longer. Consumer behaviour patterns have changed radically in recent months and adapting to meet these new trends could set your business apart as we transition into the post Covid era, writes Chris Jones.
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NewsNavigating to the new normal
Even though the acute threat of COVID-19 will pass, this virus is a transformative event that will change lifestyle and businesses forever.
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NewsPerson Behind the Face - Paul Holland
How I got into this industry…I bought a 38m Dutch Barge. Contacts in that community put me onto some Dutch manufacturers of products which led me to giving up a perfectly good job and starting up Energy Solutions.
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NewsPerson Behind The Face - Sean Roebuck
How I got into this industry…I’ve been boating for over ten years and while my boat was in the Med I realised that sun and hot decks were an issue. After some investigating I discovered SeaDek but it was only available in the USA. I called them, flew to Florida ...
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NewsMaintaining visibility during COVID-19
Whatever situation your business has found itself in during COVID-19, its critical you maintain visibility with your customers in order to keep your brand front of mind – whether or not you are currently still operating, writes Kate O''Sullivan.
