When Anjum Tahirkheli signed up for an Executive MBA at Bradford University School of Management in the UK, she never thought she would later be deploying her management skills in Haiti after the devastating effects of the 2010 earthquake. She had intended to use her EMBA to help develop the law firm she runs with … Charity begins with an EMBA
An alumnus from Bradford University School of Management has published Careers Advice for Ambitious Women to help more women become boardroom directors. Heather McGregor, headhunter and FT columnist under the name Mrs Moneypenny, carried out postgraduate research at Bradford, one of the UK’s top ten business schools. In her book she advocates that women should … Bradford alumnus launches best-selling book for ambitious women
Earlier this year we decided to look at new markets – and to go to Dubai. How do you go about researching and winning new business from an entirely new market? Here is how we did it – from a standing start in mid January. What worked? What didn’t? We share it all with you … How do you get new business in Dubai from standing start in less than a month? Through LinkedIn. Here’s how
John Russell and Andy Wood from The P&A Partnership have been instructed to place Lincolnshire independent electrical retailers Yates & Greenhough Limited into liquidation. The 40 year old family business based in Boston ceased trading last Friday (24 February) with the loss of 15 jobs. Andy Wood said: “The business could no longer compete with … Liquidation of Lincolnshire independent electrical retailers
The P&A Group of Companies, one of the largest independent insolvency and debt collection firms in the UK, has appointed Steve Butt as a partner to head up its London office. He has more than 20 years experience as a chartered certified accountant, licensed insolvency practitioner and registered property receiver. He spent 18 months seconded … P&A appoints head of London and southern operations
A disaster on a school trip is every head’s worst nightmare. You are trying to cope with anxious parents while journalists and photographers are camped outside the school gates. Every year we see national newspaper headlines about students injured or killed on school skiing trips or outdoor activities. Incidents involving cyber bullying, inappropriate behaviour on … What if the media spotlight turned on your school – how would you communicate in a crisis?
Administrators from The P&A Partnership have sold the UGO discount store group to the Poundstretcher chain in a pre-pack deal saving 245 jobs. John Russell and Gareth Rusling were appointed joint administrators to UGO today and sold the business immediately on appointment. All of the 245 staff employed at UGO’s 20 stores across the North … Administrators sell UGO stores to Poundstretcher
Last year I wrote an ebook on social media for business. In it I outlined what I thought the rules should be for connecting to people on LinkedIn. These are that they should be people who – You do business with – You would have a drink with after a meeting – You would recommend … I’m in a mess with LinkedIn – what do you advise?
Administrators have sold Afton Court residential care home, Bridlington, saving 16 jobs and ensuring the continued care of 19 elderly residents. Chris White and Andy Wood of The P&A Partnership, who were appointed joint administrators of Afton Court Limited in November 2010, have sold the home to Tamby Seeneevassen, owner of East Riding-based Hexon Group … The P&A Partnership announces jobs saved as Bridlington care home sold after 14 months in administration
