In recent dealings with a number of businesses, I have been surprised at the high level of finance people actually running the company concerned. I know there is meant to be a…
Copying the ultimate flattery?
Great piece doing the rounds in the news yesterday was by a young American living in the remote town of Kunming in central China. The story starts with what looks like a…
The next generation of entrepreneur
Last week I spent an enjoyable two days at my old secondary school helping the Lower Sixth with a business course that the school was running. As part of this they needed…
Banks take their piece
I read an interesting piece by Business Insider on the recent IPO of LinkedIn and how their founders and shareholders have been screwed by their underwriters. Bank of America and Morgan Stanley…
A nice place to work
Last year we were nominated for the London Health Commission awards, held at City Hall. I had forgotten all about this until they sent through a copy of the film they had…
Monster moves in next door
This week sees the completion of 7 More London which, as of next month, will become the home of Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC). In a plan to consolidate some of their London offices,…
How can business have trust in the cloud?
I have been interested in the events over the past couple of weeks which has seen Google suffer problems on their network, and even the like of Vodafone loosing connectivity in the…
Who is a CEO?
I have had a few meetings recently where it has become apparent that everyone running businesses seem to believe they are CEOs (Chief Executive Officer). Surely the correct title would be Managing…
Understanding the VAT change
With the New Year came the much publicised VAT increase from 17.5% to 20%. One thing that hasn’t been as well publicised is the actual date that it took place, namely 4th…
Customer gifts at Christmas?
As Christmas fast approaches we decided this year to send our mugs again to clients as a thank you for choosing Fluidata. Not hugely extravagant gift, but it does add up when…
An award ceremony which actually has credibility
I went last week to Deloitte’s award ceremony for their Technology Fast 50 list and also dinner for their Technology Fast 500 EMEA at Arsenal football ground. Now usually I am a…
Fluidata makes it into Deloitte Fast 50
Today it has been announced that Fluidata has made it into the Deloitte Technology Fast 50. We achieved a growth rate of 1253% over the period measured putting in 21st place overall…
Who would employ an Apprentice?
I am dismayed to see that another dreadful series from the world of The Apprentice has begun. I was hoping, that maybe this time, Lord Sugar would actually look to get some…
How much home working is good for you?
I am on holiday this week on the south coast catching the last of the summer before we head into winter. I always enjoy this holiday as it gives me a chance…
America engages in double standards
While I don’t think BP should deserve too much sympathy I am concerned by America’s obvious double standards in the wake of on the Gulf of Mexico spill. Granted there has been…