BUSINESS
FOR TOMORROW The year 2020 has seen rapid and unforeseen change for individuals, communities and businesses across the world. In this edition of the Hazlewoods magazine we have taken the time to speak to a wide range of business leaders about the changes they have encountered in the last few months and how they have adapted to make sure they have a #BusinessForTomorrow.
BUSINESS LEADER OPINIONS The family business view: Bence Builders’ Merchants
There is no doubt that in times of crisis, a business needs strong leadership. Agility has been the keyword for many. With the Government announcements coming thick and fast in the first few weeks, business leaders were under pressure to comprehend the changes and what they meant for their businesses, and then communicate this to their employees effectively in a relatively short space of time.
The start-up view: The Cotswold Book Room
Although taking on a 70-year-old book shop may not seem like your typical start-up opportunity, husband and wife team, Gideon and Cathy, have cleared the decks in the Wotton-under-Edge based independent bookstore and have been working hard to bring it into the 21st century.
The recruitment point of view: GB Solutions GB Solutions is an established recruitment agency that has been operating in Gloucestershire for over 20 years, providing both temporary and permanent staff for businesses of all sizes in office roles. Partner, Sue Waters, spoke to us about the compulsory changes in their business as a result of lockdown and the recruitment outlook from their perspective. The international business view: Stewart Golf
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly caused disruption to businesses globally. Although a lot of this disruption has been debilitating for many, some businesses have found themselves in a more positive position than they might have considered possible. Stewart Golf has been one of those ‘unlikely beneficiaries’ as founder, Mark Stewart, described it when we spoke to him about how the business has benefited from an unforeseen market change.
The sustainable business view: Zellar
Looking to the future, finding ways to manage cash and make prudent decisions for business money is going to be key to survival for many. Zellar founder, Gary Styles, agrees with this; he spoke to us about his passion for climate change and his aim to aim to make Zellar the lowest cost path to sustainability; educating consumers and helping SMEs to achieve net zero carbon within 10 years.
The development business view: RRA Architects
Working from home became the hot topic of lockdown and it seems everyone has become used to seeing journalists on television reporting from their perfectly set up home offices; concerts from A-listers’ home studios; and even Brad Pitt playing Dr. Fauci in his home library. But for many of us the home office has been a hurried, makeshift affair; struggling with trying to organise an area to work from with enough plug sockets and reasonably stable internet, whilst also keeping a watchful eye on the children.
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Summer 2020 - Hazlewoods Magazine
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