It was a pleasure to speak at the BIG Networking meeting this week. I’ve been attending BIG for over a year now and it’s genuinely one of my favourite networking groups. The relaxed atmosphere, supportive members and friendly conversations make … Read More
For those who enjoyed the reminisces contained in his previous effort (“It Was Forty Years Ago Today”), here is the next instalment of Ian Clay’s student era memoirs. After falling in love with life in rural Welsh speaking Wales, the … Read More
The 10 minute presentation given each week by different members of BIG can take varying forms; potted histories of members journey to their present business, exciting projects, interesting peeks into their world of work, quizzes and interests to name a … Read More
It is all too common for clients to e-mail and call their solicitors looking for an update, only to be told that the solicitors acting for them are waiting for said clients to provide proof of identification and address. This … Read More
Branding and marketing are two sides of the same coin. Integrating them successfully can have a huge positive impact on the growth of your business. However, too often, expensive marketing efforts are thwarted by inconsistent or inappropriate branding. Likewise, brands … Read More
In the United Kingdom, the importance of having a will cannot be overstated, yet a significant portion of the adult population remains without one. Recent studies indicate that approximately 56% of UK adults have not drafted a will, leaving their … Read More
What a fantastic start we made on our first meeting of 2025. We had a full house, which included our 2 newest members, Judy and Leighton, who joined at the end of 2024, plus a visitor. There really was a … Read More
And to prove it, here is the book. Written by our BIG member Ian Clay, showing there is more to life than work and that our members have a multitude of other talents. An affectionate and amusing look back at … Read More
There has been much discussion and debate regarding the raft of tax changes in the recent budget, and which are already in force. There are, however, several changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax already announced, but which do not come … Read More
…that’s every investor’s goal. However, it’s easier said than done. In practice timing the market is notoriously difficult. It can also be costly. Our research highlights potential losses if your attempts to time market highs and lows go wrong. The … Read More