Latest opinions
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“Summer Report 2018”
27 August 2018 Expert EyeSo far this summer for us at Partridges it’s been about 1 Royal Wedding, 2 heatwaves and 3 Lions and apologies yet again for being about to use the W word (that is weather by the way) -
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“Leadership is team”
20 August 2018 Speciality BitesWe had a management away day recently, which is something I recommend every team does regularly. It is always good to get away from the day-to-day of a busy business to gain perspective and talk honestly without interruptions -
“Trust: key to all business relationships”
13 August 2018 Speciality BitesThe older I become, the more I think that trust is the key of all relationships – business or otherwise -
The realities of life as a start-up founder
07 August 2018 Start-UpsEver wondered what is really going on behind the scenes of a foodie start-up? Nick Briggs, co-founder of In The Buff, explains -
“Back from a break”
06 August 2018 Speciality BitesThe good thing about holidays is that we always come back with new ideas and new energy to bring to our business and personal lives -
The Independent Shopper: Shaun Rankin
20 July 2018 NewsThe Michelin-awarded TV chef discusses his passion for the fresh produce of the Channel Islands -
“Cold comfort”
17 July 2018 Town CrierDo you have your own fallout shelter? I’ve never worked anywhere that believed me so indispensable to the rebuilding of civilisation that they allocated me a place in a bunker. -
“It’s showtime”
17 July 2018 Fine FoodThe news from the front is heartening: agricultural shows are enjoying a new lease of life. -
“The rise of shrinkage”
17 July 2018 Expert EyeWhen times are tough for shopkeepers, several aspects of running a business take on a greater significance. Take shrinkage for example.
