How to do a private sale of your business – Investec Comment September 6, 2015 When it comes to selling a business, one size certainly does not fit all. This is particularly true in a private sale and for medium-sized companies, which tend to be tightly staffed. Where there is a wall of cash waiting to invest in growing companies, it is easy to be tempted into a “spray [...]
The UBS rebrand: CMO Johan Jervoe talks art and Annie Leibovitz September 6, 2015 Following the financial crisis, banks have struggled to clean up their public image. But last week, the Swiss banking giant UBS began a global brand relaunch, its first since 2009. The campaign will be 70 per cent digital, and feature photographs by American portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz, as well as a 90 second [...]
Obelisks to Old Street: What next for out-of-home? September 6, 2015 SINCE the Ancient Egyptians inscribed their laws on giant stone obelisks, “out-of-home” advertising (OOH) has been grabbing our attention. Few commuters will have missed the “dino” domination of Waterloo Station earlier this summer – a project by Universal Pictures and JCDecaux UK to create buzz around the release of the blockbuster Jurassic World. It was [...]
Bonds that tie Rhino Rugby to the game: Manufacturing firm talks red carpet appearances and re-engaging with Rugby World Cup 2015 September 6, 2015 We’ve all had those spoof office calls and when one of Reg Clark’s Rhino Rugby colleagues announced some years ago that “Warner Brothers, Los Angeles are on the line for you”, he naturally suspected a practical joke was in the offing. As it happened however, the call was real. Director, Clint Eastwood, was beginning [...]
Scandi offices: What British firms can learn from their Nordic counterparts September 6, 2015 Swedish companies are well-known as excellent places to work. This is partly a result of a unique Scandinavian business culture, characterised by collaboration, respect and personal responsibility. There is much that UK firms can learn from Swedish business customs. Here are a few examples that could help improve team spirit and make for happier employees. [...]
Lewis Hamilton boost as probe fails to halt title assault September 6, 2015 Britain’s Lewis Hamilton tightened his grip on the world title after a steward’s enquiry cleared the Mercedes driver of breaching tyre pressure rules and ratified his dominant victory at the Italian Grand Prix yesterday. World champion Hamilton romped to a 25-second triumph at Monza ahead of a two-hour investigation after the left-rear tyre on his [...]
Rugby World Cup 2015: Avoiding successive England defeats was crucial, admits rejuvenated Jonny May September 6, 2015 Revitalised winger Jonny May admits it was imperative for England to overcome Ireland and avoid the stigma of entering the Rugby World Cup on the back of successive losses. May boosted his chances of making the England XV for the tournament’s curtain-raiser against Fiji on 18 September by scoring the opening try in their 21-13 [...]
Trevor Bayliss urges Jonny Bairstow to shine after opting to rest jaded Jos Buttler September 6, 2015 England coach Trevor Bayliss has urged wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow to seize his chance after deciding to rest Lancashire’s Jos Buttler for the rest of the one-day series with Australia. Buttler struggled with the bat during the Investec Ashes, making just 122 runs at an average of 15.25, while his score of four in the first [...]
Football: Three Lions are poised for Euro tilt, insists Theo September 6, 2015 ENGLAND forward Theo Walcott believes Roy Hodgson’s side are on course to mount a serious bid for the tag of the continent’s finest at next year’s European Championships in France. Walcott climbed off the bench to score twice as England thrashed San Marino 6-0 in Serravalle on Saturday to become the first nation to qualify [...]
Cycling: Cavendish lambasts Vuelta after suffering Tour of Britain agony September 6, 2015 BRITAIN’S Mark Cavendish disputed the significance of the Vuelta a Espana on the cycling calendar after being pipped on the line in the opening stage of the Tour of Britain yesterday. Manxman Cavendish looked on course to claim the stage win and the race leader’s yellow jersey but was edged out by Team Sky’s Elia [...]
