Business
IPIA Conference impresses with wellbeing and sustainability focus
The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) held its Autumn Conference yesterday (1 September), with its twin focus on wellbeing and mental health, and sustainability, as well as its supplier...
As well as the usual mix of news roundups and thought-provoking features, the August & September ‘Taking ownership’ issue looks at two exit strategies that enable business owners to hand the reins to the people they trust most, their staff…
Keeping up the M&A theme, this issue’s briefing section kicks off with a look at the spike in company acquisitions (a dozen are featured in the issue's news digest alone) and asks if turbulent times...
Gardners admin report reveals large sums owed to creditors
Documents filed by the administrators of wide-format printer Gardners have revealed that the company owed nearly £5.5m to its creditors.
Director barred over excess payments
One of the directors of a family-owned print business that went bust owing more than £2.5m has been disqualified.
Seriousness trumps silliness in August’s listicle
While it’s traditionally dubbed the silly season, when it comes to what dominated the August headlines in the mainstream media at least, there wasn’t an awful lot to laugh about in last month’s crop...
When times are this tough, it’s important to look after each other
It’s official, the world is, seemingly unstoppably, going to hell in a handcart.
Civil partnerships
The number of employee-owned (EO) businesses is on the rise and in such firms employees own significant and meaningful stakes. With a say in how they are run, these companies tend to do well.
Making an exit
There are various ways for owners to exit a company, but one that seems popular is the management buyout – MBO. And it’s been used by Glossop Cartons, Medica Packaging and Rapidity in recent years.
Avoiding the wage spiral
The world is in economic meltdown. Materials and products are in short supply, labour is at a premium – if it can be found – and fuel is crucifyingly expensive. And to complete the perfect storm,...
In good company
Most are familiar with the idea of incorporating a business to create a separate trading entity that, among things, will protect business owners and their personal assets should the company fail.