Opinion – Page 8
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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.
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Coronavirus – key information for employers
It’s remarkable to think that something as small as a virus has stopped the global economy in its tracks. There are countless issues for businesses, but one that is vexing employers is what to do with staff?
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What's changing for employers of EU nationals?
The UK left the European Union at the end of January and while there has been much debate about procedures, many employers will be wondering what happens next. The simple answer is nothing. Yet, writes Gareth Edwards.
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Resilience before reinvention
It goes without saying that Covid-19 has rapidly impacted every aspect of life and in response British Marine has mobilised quickly delivering member support and government lobbying, says CEO Lesley Robinson.
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Coronavirus – a survival guide
Coronavirus has proven how small our world is and at the same time, just how reliant we are on others for everything we need. From food, medication and cash to workers, transport and power, individuals and businesses in a modern society cannot operate in splendid isolation, writes Adam Bernstein.
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Campaign to support businesses
The government has launched a new business support campaign as part of a plan to make the UK ''one of the best places to work in the world and to generate business'', writes Adam Bernstein.
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Small changes will make a difference
When it comes to sustainable marketing there are a number of easy changes you can make which won’t cost a fortune and will help protect the environment for future generations writes Chris Jones.
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Person Behind The Face - Jane Gentry
How I got into this industry…I came into the industry by accident. I was looking for a secretarial job in Woking, where I lived and the RYA had a vacancy jointly with the legal department working for Gordon Fairley and the Seamanship Foundation working for Lt Col Douglas Hurndall. The ...
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Captaining through the uncertainty
I don’t think anyone in our industry would argue with the fact that we live in disrupted times, writes Lesley Robinson.
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How to support EU citizens
The Home Office has released documents for employers, local authorities and community groups on how best to support EU citizens who are applying to stay in the UK, as well as general information on the scheme. The documents, on a page entitled EU Settlement Scheme: community groups toolkit released on ...
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Our pole star for a brighter future
Lesley Robinson, British Marine CEO: “I was delighted to see many familiar faces, as well as new ones, at British Marine’s Spring Expo 2020.
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Growing from the inside out
I recently spoke at the British Marine Expo about the importance of internal communication to build your business from the inside out, writes Sophie Foyle.
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Scoring a line (of credit)
Access to cash can be restricted or carry a burdensome cost if a borrower is seen as risky, writes Adam Bernstein.
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Person Behind the Face- Kate O’Sullivan
How I got into this industry…By accident. I loved to write it was mentioned that PR might be a good fit. I researched local PR agencies, found ADPR, wrote to see if there were any vacancies and the rest is history.
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Building a roadmap
Lesley Robinson, British Marine CEO: “The marine industry must be in touch with advances in technology and innovation to deal with rapidly changing markets which is why this area of interest forms one of five pillars of our member-focused National Agenda.
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Person Behind the Face - Ray Badminton
How I got into this industry…. Doing my RYA Yachtmaster in 2000 the instructor showed me some marine navigation software written by his brother. Having worked for Microsoft in the past, I saw its potential and started up EVO distribution developing its use on land, air and sea. In 2015 ...
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Draft directive agreement reached
Draft directive to allow EU consumers to defend their rights collectively The Council of the European Union has adopted conclusions on the deepening of the capital markets union, writes Adam Bernstein.
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Consider your marketing objectives
You probably now have your marketing budget for 2020 confirmed, but have you fully decided how to spend it asks Chris Jones.
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Families in dispute
What happens if you run a business with family? Is trouble guaranteed or will commercial harmony follow, asks Adam Bernstein.
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Spend and save
Businesses often need to repair or improve their premises, and those that properly account for the work can make large savings against their tax bill, writes Adam Bernstein.
