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BREXIT or not ? ….. that is the question on everyone’s lips (This article is simply Mike Ogilvie’s personal opinion, and is not the opinion of anyone else in OBC The Accountants or Eastbourne Chamber of Commerce, and DOES NOT CONSTITUTE financial or investment advice) BREXIT or not ? – That is the question! Minds … Continue reading Brexit Or Not – a personal opinion

CRISIS MANAGEMENT – Do you know any Leaders who are “Adrenaline Junkies” Michael I have a problem – do you know anyone who can help me? Maybe – what exactly is the problem? I have run out of cash! I have very low income currently! I have had a bad inspection report! I am not … Continue reading ‘Seat of the pants’ management – banging the drum

When walking around the port area of Buenos Aires with my wife Nadine we encountered two opposite extremes when it came to a pleasant welcome or not to a quality looking restaurant.We first decided to go into a nice looking busy restaurant called Cabana las Lilas, only to wait at the restaurant for over 5 … Continue reading Recognise great examples of good business when you encounter them – even in Buenos Aires

SMALL BUSINESSES AROUND THE WORLD It’s your time to fly ….…. to fly away from S.A.D. to M.A.D. The world’s economy is still teetering on the edge of the abyss – on the edge of deflation or, even worse, depression. There are hopeful signs emerging in America and in parts of Europe that there might … Continue reading Family Businesses – now is the time for you

We all could be our own “Virginistas” – but first we have to CHOOSE to be so At the cinema last night, I went to watch Nelson Mandela’s film “The long walk to freedom”, but before watching the main film, I was first struck once again by the brilliant Virgin Altantic advert – “Flying in … Continue reading Nelson Mandela and Virgin epitomise what we must all need to achieve

An interesting surprise from Thrifty Car Hire on my return to Calgary Airport Further to my recent postings about the great experience of dealing with Canadian people and businesses, apart from Thrifty Car Hire, I arrived back at Calgary Airport tired after a long icy ride back from Panorama Mountain Village. We handed the car … Continue reading Thrifty Car Hire – What’s going on here?

To Panorama Mountain Village via Sheraton Suites Calgary, Canmore, and Banff A nervously expectant visitor to Canada (Part 2)-& Why Thrifty is not particularly nifty ! Following a great experience of friendly “Canadian Culture”  in Vancouver, we headed for The Sheraton Suites Hotel at Eau Claire Calgary, where I previously received the best example of customer … Continue reading A nervously expectant visitor to Canada (part 2) including is Thrifty particularly nifty