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Awards... what are they good for.... In my part of the world, the local newspaper runs an annual business award ceremony, split into a number of categories... In 2021, the winner of the Large Business of the Year pushed for growth, backed by heavy investment.... In 2023, based on its 2022 accounts, it was recognised by one of the leading law firms (in partnership with the regional newspaper) .....as one of the areas fastest growing firms, seeing a whopping 119.99% growth in turnover.... ...a "shining light" in the industry.... This month it went into administration... ....with the likely fallout to be felt by the local and wider economy.... .....this is often the tale of many firms.... A glossy facade of success and glamour often hides the real challenges.... The difficult decisions, the ones hardest to face and troublesome to deal with.... The ones often swept under the carpet, placed in the difficult box never to be addressed.... An award can be perceived as recognition of success, justification of the strive to challenge industry norms, promotion as "the place" you should work, "the one" you should do business with..... "Brand Recognition" right...? Or is it just papering over the cracks...? Just feeding the ego...? After the moment in the spotlight has faded, its back to normality, back to missed supplier payments, back to scraping the cash together to make payroll, back to the stress and anxiety..... Need help solving the problems that really matter.... Message me as we need to talk... #construction #awards #mentor #coaching #businessimprovement #resilience #problemsolving

Year-end reviews… Have you had yours? I’m currently working through them with all my Consultancy clients. Last week, I was with Jon Whitehead and the team at Arden Estate Agents 👇🏼 Reviews like this are vital for Sustainable, Profitable Growth 🎯 So, will 2024 be the year you transform your business and take it to the next level? If so, get in touch… 📩 📈 Bringing expertise from FTSE 100 companies, we work with you to plan and implement achievable commercial success. 📈 From initial scoping aligned to your vision, to successfully executing strategic growth plans. 📈 We help you level the playing field against the big brands, without intimidating procedures and complex contracts. And I’m always happy to have a chat, or discuss further over a round of golf ⛳ But can you say with confidence, that you’re achieving the commercial success you want? #FacMan #Sustainability #BusinessGrowth

You can turn years into days when you put the right advisors in front of you and your teams. #knowledge #team #advisors

Congratulations to STEER Award Recipients, McKenzie Morgan, Porschea Woods, & Jorge Jaquez. Out of 1,025 participants, these Downtown Dallas Raymond James Associates were ranked 13th, 124th, & 137th. Thank you to all STEER participants for your dedication to ongoing learning, growth, and teamwork. Your commitment to your craft is unparalleled in the industry and greatly appreciated! By offering purposeful career development, STEER offers the opportunity for branch associates to specialize on a curriculum track that best suits their role, goals, or interests. The tracks focus on core responsibilities of the branch associate role. The award-winning Raymond James STEER Development Program is designed for branch associates at any stage in their career. (The Raymond James STEER Program was recently awarded the 2023 Industry Award in the Practice Management category. The WealthManagement.com Industry Awards recognizes the forerunners of innovation and leadership in support of financial advisor success. https://lnkd.in/dM32H6Gi) The 2023 RJA Top 400 ranking is an internal Raymond James recognition developed by the STEER Development Program. STEER is a calendar year program and Top 400 is achieved based on a point system. Points are accumulated via tenure, industry licensure, and educational course participation. Educational courses are focused on four main topics: Operational Excellence, Client Service & Engagement, Business Growth & Risk Management, and Community & Career Development. This may not be representative of any one client's experience, it's not an endorsement, and is not indicative of future performance. No fee was paid in exchange for this award/rating.

Winning awards and receiving nominations is not just about the recognition. For business owners, these accolades offer a unique opportunity to reflect on and enhance your business practices. In this blog, I'll share how you can use award nominations to evaluate and grow your business. https://lnkd.in/e6E4bTqi

As someone deeply passionate about helping business owners and their teams excel, I am always looking for new and better ways to serve my clients and help their businesses level up. Today, I’m thrilled to share that I’ve reached a new milestone on this climb: I've completed the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) certification from The Exit Planning Institute. It was a time-intensive, thorough & challenging certification, but I feel this knowledge equips me with more tools and insights to help business owners build even more valuable companies and help them connect the dots should they decide to exit at some point. So, whether you’re looking to grow your business or planning your next move as an owner, feel free to reach out for a conversation. Here to help, Dan Coleman #CEPA #BusinessCoach The Exit Planning Institute: Los Angeles Chapter

An interesting analysis of Board dynamics around member turnover. The findings indicate turnover does have a negative impact. Intuitively, stable Boards would seem to be an advantage to firms.

Have you heard of B Corp? B Corp is a certification given to for-profit companies that meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Over 8,600 companies across 162 industries in 98 countries have achieved B Corp certification. With 2,000 of those companies thirving in the UK. To become a certified B Corp, companies must complete the B Impact Assessment, a comprehensive assessment of a company's impact on its workers, community, environment, customers and it's governance. Certified B Corps also amend their legal governing documents to require their board of directors to balance profit and purpose. B Corps are leading the way in proving that businesses can be a force for good. Join us on a transformative journey to B Corp certification at The Pollinator, where we'll guide you through actionable steps and harness the B Impact Assessment as a roadmap for positive change. The next programs start on 14th May and 4th June. Drop me a message to join our cohort or email [email protected]. Collectively, we can drive systemic change and redefine the role of business in society. Paul Coverdale Sharon Evans Paul Bennett Lizzie Raffles Ed Goldsack #bcorp #resilientbusiness #getstarted #whywait #collectivechange #hampshire

Our world is changing faster than ever. Of course rapid change can present a number of challenges. However, if you’re prepared for it, it offers an opportunity for you to shine. In this post, you’ll discover five ways to rise to the top at a time when many are left behind. #SandyGallagher #ProctorGallagher https://lnkd.in/dRXK58Hn

Developed a CHANGE RATING for individuals managing RM friendly businesses. First version, for golf course managers, is here: https://lnkd.in/gzWSbXye Early results (first 40 responders) have fairness issues 🙂. Looking forward to sharing full (anonymous) results down the road.