Category Archives: Investment

There is a big difference between being assertive and aggressive


The nature of the role means that every business leader has to be assertive on a regular basis to ensure that the point they are trying to make or the decisions they are taking are understood and fully accepted by … Continue reading

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The M&A Markets are Awakening (Part II)


My last blog post covered off my first five top factors as to why I believe the M&A markets are coming back to life and why business owners should keep their minds open to M&A as a great opportunity for … Continue reading

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The M&A Markets are Awakening (Part I)


This month the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) announced that the Composite Leading Indicators (CLIs), designed to anticipate turning points in economic activity relative to trend, are showing signs of tentative pick-up in economic activity on UK shores. … Continue reading

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How Important is Location to your Recruitment Business?


In recruitment, being close to your clients is often the best way to retain business. The majority of the most successful recruitment start-ups (unless your sector specialism precludes an international focus, e.g. mining) build their brand and client-base on a regional basis. It is … Continue reading

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Webrecruit Expands to the US


One of the most innovative companies within Hamilton Bradshaw’s portfolio, Webrecruit, has opened up a new office Nashville, Tennessee no less. The business’ US expansion represents a fantastic opportunity for Webrecruit and we at Hamilton Bradshaw are very excited about … Continue reading

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Key Points from July’s Report on Jobs


Placements Second month in a row we have seen a drop in the number of perm placements, albeit at a slower rate of decline than June Steepest drop in placements recorded in London Midland is the only region of the … Continue reading

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TJC as Commercial Thought Leaders


Yesterday The Independent uploaded their latest video in the Commercial Thought Leader section of their website. This video sees a rather dashing Chris O’Connell, CEO of Timothy James Consulting (TJC), interviewed on the subject of his business’ partnership with Hamilton … Continue reading

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Why did Webrecruit Decide to Partner with Hamilton Bradshaw?


Webrecruit enjoyed the most successful year in the company’s history during the economic downturn. Phil Roebuck, CEO of Webrecruit, admits he could not have done it without Hamilton Bradshaw’s input…

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How is the Hamilton Bradshaw Model, “working better than any other model in the market”?


A tremendous amount of buzz is occurring following the launch of StartUp Loans – chaired by my esteemed colleague, James Caan, and backed by David Cameron. James explains that the project will , “provide  guidance, access to expertise, and finance. These … Continue reading

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Recruitment Start-Ups: Get ahead and Grow


Yesterday, Hamilton Bradshaw’s ‘buy-and-build’ platform, the Human Capital Investment Group, was featured in Recruitment-International as part of an examination on how we grow our start-up recruitment businesses. 4 key strategies formed the basis of their article: 1) The all important … Continue reading

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