In the landscape of entrepreneurialism, success is often defined by how much money a person has made or how famous they have become. Rich lists such as that published in The Times each year play into the mindset that success is always equal to financial gain or celebrity status. While financial returns can be a major factor in defining what …
If you’re a regular reader of Meeting & Incentive Travel, an insightful trade title for the corporate events industry, you may have seen my opinion piece this month on corporate Christmas parties. The sentiment behind the article? That, in order to be more sensitive to world events and the current economic climate, corporate Christmas parties have evolved in 2023. My …
In today’s workplace, diversity and inclusion have become central values for businesses to thrive and innovate. In recent years, I’d argue there has been progress in promoting gender, racial, and ethnic diversity; although we still have a way to go. But for me, it’s equally important to recognise another diversity issue. I’ll admit, its something that has only recently come …
So, your PR team has worked its magic and landed you an interview on primetime television or radio – that’s the hard work done, right? All you need to do is show up looking your best and breeze through the interview. Well. Kind of. I’m certain that’s what some guests do and will still pull off a perfectly fine interview. …
I am sure that most hotel management teams have heard of public relations (PR). And many hotels and hospitality businesses have an in-house PR team or a specialised outsourced hospitality PR agency on the books. Yet it’s also true that a proportion of hospitality bosses and business owners (some of whom I have come across) don’t fully understand the true …
Your New Year’s Business Resolution. Saying No. No. One of the simplest words in the English language. In linguistic terms, such an easy word to pronounce. One little syllable, two tiny letters. So, why is it that so many businesspeople find it so hard to say? Especially as, in my opinion, saying no in business is a strength. Difficulty saying …
At the start of this month, I realised a life-long ambition in writing my first book. Taylor Made is available now and documents my life over the last thirty years, the ups and downs, and planning the most magnificent parties and events. It has been all consuming. Hard work and rewarding in equal measure. With the help of an amazing …
THE MISSION An exciting, innovative young chef, Ed Shaerf had ambitions to emerge from the UK’s lockdown in 2021 with a renewed focus, energy, creativity, and market presence. Having known Liz Taylor through both working in the luxury event sector, he recognised that her business acumen, experience, and eye for creative catering development and detail would be an immense asset …
THE MISSION A brand new, dynamic Cheshire based insurance company – specialist corporate and private brokers. LTC is working with Broadway Insurance Brokers to develop and grow awareness, connections, and its exclusive client base. THE BUSINESS The brainchild of successful insurance broker, Daniel Lloyd-John, Broadway Insurance Brokers has brought a real point of difference to the sector. Of course, Daniel …
Wouldn’t we all adore to jet off to a five-star hotel right now? To hop on a plane and head off to a luxury retreat to relax in comfort and forget our troubles. This is usually a time of year when many of us plan a vacation as a daydream for distraction. A light in the distance to guide us …
