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24 June 2020

Understanding The Benefits of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)

#Business  #Staff  #Video  

In this video, Jo Haigh, CEO of fds, gives an insight into the benefits of conducting an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) for both the owner and the existing team. Jo also shares what you should consider, as well as the process of implementing the EOT.

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1 June 2020

Why It Is Important To Instigate A Robust Risk Management Practice In Your Business

#Business  #Development  #Reflective  

The International Monetary Fund has reported the global economy will contract by 3% this year as countries around the world shrink at the fastest pace in decades.

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14 May 2020

How Crowdfunding Sites Are Helping Businesses Not Only Raise Funds, But Also Build An Instant Fan Base

#Growth  #Development  #Crowdfunding  

Crowdfunding sites are open for business, all 600+ of them and never have they been so busy. With a definite recognition, that these peer lending sites can help with kickstarting the economy, on a worldwide basis.

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23 April 2020

Deal Fever Insights For Buying & Selling Businesses - IoD Academy Podcast

#Corporate Finance  #Selling A Business  #Valuation  

In this IoD Academy podcast, IoD course leader, Jo Haigh, offers practical insights into the key factors you’ll need to consider when buying or selling a business – from valuation approaches to due diligence, from effective negotiation to knowing when to walk away.

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16 April 2020

Predicting Future Activity in Business Sales, Disposals and Fund Raising - Post COVID-19

#Business  #Corporate Finance  #Reflective  #Selling A Business  #Video  

Following the outbreak of COVID-19 and the devastating effect it is having on the world, Jo Haigh, CEO of fds, reflects on how it has had an effect on business sectors and what the future could hold for business sales, acquisitions and fundraising.

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9 April 2020

In This New World Should You Be Considering A New Startup?

#Business  #Innovation  #Reflective  #Video  

In 2019 the Business Statistics briefing paper from the House of Commons Library reported there were 5.9 million private sector small and medium sized businesses in the UK. The idea of starting a new business in the current climate may seem like a daunting concept, or you may have recently started your own business before COVID-19. In this blog, Jo shares her personal experience of starting up a business and key areas to consider.

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22 August 2019

What To Do If Your Staff Are Suspicious You Are Selling the Business

#Business  #Staff  #Video  #Selling A Business  

In this video, Jo Haigh offers her advice on what you should do with regards to your staff if you have been approached, or you are thinking about selling the business.

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13 August 2019

CEO Talks with Poonam Kaur

#Video  

Poonam Kaur, Managing Director of FDS Director Services joined Davinder Singh Bal for an interview on CEO Talks, as part of the Sikh Channel.

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14 May 2019

The Business Programme

#Video  

On this week's episode of the Business Programme, David Broadhead is joined by Poonam Kaur, Managing Director of FDS Director Services.

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28 January 2019

How to Attract and Retain Key Employees (Video)

#Millennials  #Staff  #Video  

Is attracting and retaining key staff a problem that is affecting your business? Jo Haigh gives an overview of how to attract and retain your key employees.

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