National Veteran Small Business Coalition - NVSBC’s Post

It’s fair to say this post has sparked some debate! For what it’s worth, I believe that acknowledgement of distinguished service at the highest/state level is important and should be encouraged and applauded. My unease with the recent honours list is not that I think CFOs are undeserving of the award, but how poorly all the other fabulous, dedicated, and hard-working staff are represented. In summary: I don’t necessarily want to see less CFOs on there, but I do 100% want to see a greater representation of the diversity of ranks and roles and people the Service employs. I wanted to check whether this most recent list was a one-off in terms of representation and discovered the following: In England and Wales alone, between June 2019 – June 2024, a total of 51 Q/KFSMs have been awarded, of which 30 have been for current or recently-retired CFOs (59% of the total). CFOs do not represent 59% of their workforce, so I am still of the opinion that representation of the Fire Service at the state level should be more diverse. I’ve also looked into the Ambulance Service figures for England and Wales over the same time period. Total Q/KAMs awarded = 39, total awarded to CEOs = 1 (3%). I didn’t post originally to “bash” the Service (one I was in for 15 years hence feeling like I could express my concerns): quite the opposite. It’s because I have had the honour of working for and with so many people who won’t seek praise or promotion necessarily but would be thoroughly deserving of their time at Windsor Castle and to have that KAM against their name, that I feel that the nominations and awards process could do so much better in helping to achieve that.

Yesterday, the sales guys and I headed to the IPAF Elevation UK 2023 Event and I wanted to extend my gratitude to Courtney and the fantastic team at International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) for orchestrating a stellar event. The seamless organisation showcased a shared commitment to safety, a cause close to Versalift United Kingdom Limited's heart. Our partnership with IPAF has been instrumental in elevating industry safety standards, and this event underscored the impact we can achieve together. At Versalift, we take pride in our safety-centric training that not only ensures the well-being of our workforce, and others within the industry, but also maximises productivity. The jampacked talks delivered at the event highlighted some important and insightful conversations, setting the tone for an engaging evening dinner. The event underscored our dedication to fostering a culture where safety and efficiency go hand in hand. Kudos to IPAF for their dedication and hard work in making the event a resounding success. Looking forward to continued collaboration, driving advancements in safety while maximising productivity. 👏 #IPAFEvent #Safety #AccessPlatforms #CollaborationSuccess #Business #GrowthMindset

The last of our Shortlist announcements but by no means least, The Best Small to Medium Enterprise Award category which is kindly sponsored by The Local Enterprise Office, Tipperary is.... #TippBizAwards #CTC #tipperary #supporteachother #celebratesuccess

What the hell does the ACPN Council do, anyway? Turns out it's A LOT. There are five different subcouncils, and every person on the council is on at least two of those subcouncils. The council is busy year-round, but we kick off each year with two days of in-person planning meetings right after the conference, and then we really get busy. There is at least 200 years of industry experience in this picture. Ten humans with different personalities, skillsets, and opinions. I'm forever baffled about how it works so well. Thank you to these brilliant volunteers who bring their A games every day, and do what they say they're going to do. Thank you to the companies who employ us, and encourage and facilitate (even just tolerate) the time and effort we donate to this community. Thank you to the Auto Care Association for hosting and providing support. And thank you most of all to the larger ACPN community, to whom this time and effort is willingly donated. We rely on your feedback and what you tell us about what you're experiencing in your work. We work for you. This year we're drawn to a theme of evolution. Specifically, the Evolution of the Content Professional. Change is coming for all of us, but knowledge sharing and collaboration are our secret weapons. We will come out on top. And if it feels like a slog sometimes, at least we're not in health care, right? #ACPN365 #connectedaftermarket

Good governance is essential and the foundation for authorities. Wise words.

Join us January 31st to meet all of our finalists in person and who our winner is! Our Tampa Chapter, 3rd Annual AM&AA Deal of The Year will be our best yet. Don't miss it and be there when we also award our first ever Deal of the Year, Individual Impact Award. #tampabay #mergersandacquisitions #amaa #dealteam #dealmaker #economicimpact #economicempowerment #tampaeconomy

Missed our 2nd Annual Forecast Dinner & Charter Recognition Ceremony? Read more on the market forecast here - https://lnkd.in/dnAeXkkb #cfasocietygh #MarketForecast #2024Forecast #CFA #Networking #EthicalLeadership #EthicalGovernance #CFA #cfacharterholders 

If you're at APA -- watch this panel!

SAWC is setting a record in attendance this year. We are speaking with Kristen Membrino a Vice President for HMP Global to learn about the Buzz at this years SAWC. What do you think is happening in this dynamic market that has seen a lot of changes in recent months? Comment Below

📢 Check out the November issue of Fife Business Matters now, and stay updated with the latest insights, inspiring success stories and invaluable resources! #FifeMeansBusiness