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Do professional firms need non-executive directors? How relevant is board governance to a firm?

Calum Lynch, is responsible for Grant Thornton’s Business Risk Services team outside of London.  He recently spoke at the Leeds Managing Partners’ Forum, discussing risk management in professional services firms.  This blog picks out some of the discussion areas from that presentation. Should your firm have an independent non-executive director? That was the question that Do professional firms need non-executive directors? How relevant is board governance to a firm?

Dubai Expo 2020 worth £24bn – what are the opportunities for businesses?

Northern Lights has been doing business in Dubai for nearly two years.  In November 2013, the Emirate was named host of 2020 World Expo, with the theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”. Considering how British-friendly the UAE is it is surprising how little has been reported in the UK or world media about the opportunities Dubai Expo 2020 worth £24bn – what are the opportunities for businesses?

Content Marketing – How to make money from your business in 2014 – just from your brainpower

A couple of years ago, we got a consultant in to help us win new business.  It was the depths of the recession and it was tough.  There was no magic wand but one thing really stuck:  he said ‘you should be earning passive income’. This was a completely new phrase to me.  He defined Content Marketing – How to make money from your business in 2014 – just from your brainpower