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The Motor of a Successful Business
Charles Morgan , Managing Director, Morgan Motor Company Limited
- The Morgan Motor Company has produced its famous cars for over a century; Charles Morgan explains why this small car manufacturer continues to succeed and how its size is actually advantageous.
Charles Morgan , Managing Director, Morgan Motor Company Limited
- The Morgan Motor Company has produced its famous cars for over a century; Charles Morgan explains why this small car manufacturer continues to succeed and how its size is actually advantageous.

The challenges of managing over 3,000 branch properties
Carol Mercer, Head of branch facilities, Lloyds Banking Group
Carol Mercer, Head of branch facilities, Lloyds Banking Group


Office move case study: McGrigors, an international law firm
Tim Salmon, Chief Operating Officer, McGrigors LLP
Tim Salmon, Chief Operating Officer, McGrigors LLP


Financial reporting for LLPs: Background to the report
Peter Gamson, Partner and Head of Professional Services, Grant Thornton
Peter Gamson, Partner and Head of Professional Services, Grant Thornton

Financial reporting for LLPs: Lessons from the corporate sector
Peter Gamson, Partner and Head of Professional Services, Grant Thornton
Peter Gamson, Partner and Head of Professional Services, Grant Thornton

Financial reporting for LLPs: Presenting the values of your firm
Peter Gamson, Partner and Head of Professional Services, Grant Thornton
Peter Gamson, Partner and Head of Professional Services, Grant Thornton

Financial reporting for LLPs: The importance of clarity and consistency
Peter Gamson, Partner and Head of Professional Services, Grant Thornton
Peter Gamson, Partner and Head of Professional Services, Grant Thornton

Financial reporting for LLPs: The future for financial reporting
Peter Gamson, Partner and Head of Professional Services, Grant Thornton
Peter Gamson, Partner and Head of Professional Services, Grant Thornton

Sources of advice for growth companies: Introduction
Elisabeth Poppe, Founder, Rubber Zoo
Elisabeth Poppe, Founder, Rubber Zoo





Office move case study: McGrigors, an international law firm
Tim Salmon, Chief Operating Officer, McGrigors LLP
Tim Salmon, Chief Operating Officer, McGrigors LLP

Introductory Notes on acquiring a new/replacement property
Content contributed by Robert Hardie, Property Knowledge Centre Director
Content contributed by Robert Hardie, Property Knowledge Centre Director



PODCAST: Creating a sales culture in a professional services firm
Peter Gillman, Partner, Price Bailey LLP
Peter Gillman, Partner, Price Bailey LLP



PODCAST: Managing your lawyer during a corporate transaction
Geoff Eagland, Proprietor, Rosslyn Associates
Geoff Eagland, Proprietor, Rosslyn Associates

PODCAST: Getting the most from your advisors: a lawyer’s view
Tessa Laws, Partner, Rosenblatt Solicitors
Tessa Laws, Partner, Rosenblatt Solicitors

PODCAST: Finding new clients: what works for Rosenblatt Solicitors
Tessa Laws, Partner, Rosenblatt Solicitors
Tessa Laws, Partner, Rosenblatt Solicitors

PODCAST: Business development in professional services firms
Ben Favaloro, Business Development, Smith & Williamson
Ben Favaloro, Business Development, Smith & Williamson







Finding new clients: professional services firms
Peter Gamson Head of Professional Services Practices Group, Grant Thornton
Peter Gamson Head of Professional Services Practices Group, Grant Thornton





Finding new clients: what works for Rosenblatt Solicitors
Tessa Laws, Partner, Rosenblatt Solicitors
Tessa Laws, Partner, Rosenblatt Solicitors

Business development in professional services firms
Ben Favaloro, Business Development, Smith & Williamson
Ben Favaloro, Business Development, Smith & Williamson






BD Twitter: a practical approach to sharing of client information
Margaret Mannell, Director of Administration, Morrison & Foerster LLP, London
Margaret Mannell, Director of Administration, Morrison & Foerster LLP, London

Finding new clients: what works for an international law firm
Margaret Mannell, Director of Administration, Morrison & Foerster LLP, London
Margaret Mannell, Director of Administration, Morrison & Foerster LLP, London






Becoming more commercial: addressing the challenges of a consolidating market
Alysoun Stewart, Partner, Grant Thornton LLP
Alysoun Stewart, Partner, Grant Thornton LLP

Dealing with advisers: Defining clear roles
Matthew Honey, Director, Kinetic Helm Ltd.
Matthew Honey, Director, Kinetic Helm Ltd.

Dealing with advisers: Agreeing costs and fees
Matthew Honey, Director, Kinetic Helm Ltd.
Matthew Honey, Director, Kinetic Helm Ltd.

Dealing with advisers: Using milestones to control costs
Matthew Honey, Director, Kinetic Helm Ltd.
Matthew Honey, Director, Kinetic Helm Ltd.

Dealing with advisers: Agreeing lines of communication
Matthew Honey, Director, Kinetic Helm Ltd.
Matthew Honey, Director, Kinetic Helm Ltd.

Dealing with advisers: Communication issues
Matthew Honey, Director, Kinetic Helm Ltd.
Matthew Honey, Director, Kinetic Helm Ltd.

How to select and manage an adviser: What to look for
Jouko Ahvenainen, Chairman, Grow VC
Jouko Ahvenainen, Chairman, Grow VC



How to select and manage an adviser: Controlling costs
Jouko Ahvenainen, Chairman, Grow VC
Jouko Ahvenainen, Chairman, Grow VC

Changing auditors: Large or small, what's best?
Richard Turner, CEO, Clearswift
Richard Turner, CEO, Clearswift

Changing auditors: Choosing an adviser
Richard Turner, CEO, Clearswift
Richard Turner, CEO, Clearswift




Getting the most from your auditor: Finding an auditor
Christopher Jenkins, Senior Partner, Wingrave Yeats
Christopher Jenkins, Senior Partner, Wingrave Yeats

Getting the most from your auditor: The auditor who is right for you
Christopher Jenkins, Senior Partner, Wingrave Yeats
Christopher Jenkins, Senior Partner, Wingrave Yeats

Getting the most from your auditor: Planning for a successful audit
Christopher Jenkins, Senior Partner, Wingrave Yeats
Christopher Jenkins, Senior Partner, Wingrave Yeats

Getting the most from your auditor: Business advice
Christopher Jenkins, Senior Partner, Wingrave Yeats
Christopher Jenkins, Senior Partner, Wingrave Yeats

Getting the most from your auditor: Types of advice clients seek
Christopher Jenkins, Senior Partner, Wingrave Yeats
Christopher Jenkins, Senior Partner, Wingrave Yeats



Protecting the interests of partners through decision-making and reward structures
Alysoun Stewart, Partner, Grant Thornton LLP
Alysoun Stewart, Partner, Grant Thornton LLP


Utilising the permanent vs. contract staff mix to manage business profitability
Frank Jones, Chairman, ASAP UK Ltd
Frank Jones, Chairman, ASAP UK Ltd







Risk management when taking on new clients
Peter Gamson, Audit Partner and Head of National Professional Practices Group, Grant Thornton
Peter Gamson, Audit Partner and Head of National Professional Practices Group, Grant Thornton

Risk management: Dealing with claims against the firm
Peter Gamson, Audit Partner and Head of National Professional Practices Group, Grant Thornton
Peter Gamson, Audit Partner and Head of National Professional Practices Group, Grant Thornton


Introductory Notes on Property Service Charges
Content contributed by Robert Hardie, Property Knowledge Centre Director
Content contributed by Robert Hardie, Property Knowledge Centre Director



Working capital management: The bank's view - HSBC
Piyali Williams, Head of Professional Propositions, HSBC Business Banking
Piyali Williams, Head of Professional Propositions, HSBC Business Banking

Reducing overdue debts: a case study
Member Content contributed by Francis Thoday, Managing Director, Magnus Ltd
Member Content contributed by Francis Thoday, Managing Director, Magnus Ltd

Reducing overdue debts: checklist for action
Member Content contributed by Francis Thoday, Managing Director, Magnus Ltd
Member Content contributed by Francis Thoday, Managing Director, Magnus Ltd