Author Archives: philiptamplc

About philiptamplc

Accomplished Change Management Leader, delivering Leadership and Change Advisory to Clients ranging from mid sized SME, to public sector. Published author and coach. I have built, grown, sold or floated 6 companies over 32 years providing that experience to our Clients that other providers just read about.

Do you leave “Change” to chance?

Posted on January 9, 2023 by philiptamplc

As 2023 starts, businesses are facing some tough times ahead. With inflationary pressures still rife, energy costs at all-time highs, and supply chains under enormous pressures, this inevitably leads to consumer downturns, which in turn puts negative pressure on your … Continue reading →

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Three-steps in business to avoid “recessionary” pain

Posted on August 8, 2022 by philiptamplc

Economists see Recessions, Entrepreneurs just see a way forwards At what point does GDP (Gross Domestic Product) figures have a direct bearing on your business and your customers, except to provide negative emotion, frothed up through popular press and news … Continue reading →

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Ever feel like your business has kidnapped you, in the boot of your own car?

Posted on February 25, 2022 by philiptamplc

Symptoms may include: Feeling out of control No idea where it could all end up Loss of control, as the world around you dictate your actions and responses Immersed in the suffocating detail of your business Lack of time to … Continue reading →

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Directorships are being mis-sold

Posted on June 23, 2017 by philiptamplc

I’m writing this piece as a layperson, reflecting on the position of Directors of all sizes of companies incorporated in the UK. I don’t hold myself out as a legal expert, nor do I sell Directors insurance, but I do … Continue reading →

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BREXIT: YOUR CRITICAL 8 POINT PLANNING CHECKLIST

Posted on July 5, 2016 by philiptamplc

So we have finally reached the end of what appeared to be an exhausting campaign on both sides to consider our membership of the EU. The unexpected result has thrown the UK and Europe into uncharted territory in terms of … Continue reading →

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Business Plans Are just Old Hat

Posted on February 10, 2016 by philiptamplc

Business plans for many SME companies are documents that write down the intentions of the business in the coming period. In the 1950s we saw the rise, and then fall, of the “corporate planner”. This was a function that gathered … Continue reading →

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Is This The New Normal For 2015?

Posted on December 16, 2014 by philiptamplc

2015 is going to be different. It will be the first full year in a post recessionary era where only a small few feel a positive difference, despite the government recovery figures. Life for many is still as tough and … Continue reading →

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Does Your Business Need a Pebble Chucker?

Posted on November 6, 2014 by philiptamplc

I heard the term at a talk given by Tony Wilson, the acclaimed motivational speaker, and he described this word and what it meant to the point where I decided that I almost have to change my job title to … Continue reading →

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Who Owns The SWOT Analysis?

Posted on October 27, 2014 by philiptamplc

SWOT has been around since the dawn of time, or so it seems. The basic audit tool that every business owner, director, manager and student uses to perform a “quick review” of any given situation or person. But where did … Continue reading →

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How Is Your Strategy?

Posted on July 30, 2014 by philiptamplc

How is your strategy? It’s a word that has been in our business vocabulary for decades. As directors we are tasked to construct a strategy for our companies that takes into account a number of factors such as market shifts, … Continue reading →

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