Opinion – Page 5
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NewsAccolades for BM members
I write after landing back from a busy three days at METSTRADE 2021. It felt great for the British Marine team to be in the heart of a vibrant British Pavilion once again.
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Marketing for quieter months
The winter months have arrived and although it would be easy to sit back and wait for the 2022 season to kick off, there is no time like the present to show off your brand, connect with existing and win new customers. Here are a few ideas to market your ...
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Broken reputations
Trust and reputation are everything and employers are entitled to protect their organisation. But the question needs to be asked, where do employees stand in the debate? What is expected of them and how should they act both in an out of work?
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Six tips for dealing with negative comments on social media
A negative social media comment or review is never something a brand looks forward to.
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Person Behind The Face - Charles Hansard
How I got into this industry…I have worked in the maritime industry and other industries as a supplier since 2003. However, as an Army officer I had a deployment in HMS Bristol in 1989 and that gave me the first taste of life on the ocean waves.
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Tax change on the way
Earlier in 2021, the government announced a consultation on proposals which would see a significant change to the way that sole traders and partnerships are taxed, writes Adam Bernstein.
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Tips for dealing with negative comments on social media
A negative social media comment or review is never something a brand looks forward to. However, reviews of any kind are opportunities to show your company values, writes Kate O’Sullivan, MD of ADPR.
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Specialist training from BM
Effective training addresses critical requirements for the marine industry. It provides avenues for vital workforce recruitment, enables upskilling for personal and business progression and promotes staff retention through structured career pathways.
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Top Instagram tips
Businesses are getting increasingly involved in Instagram, but many are still unsure, writes Chris Jones. Here are our top tips to help get you started.
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Watersports growth continues
British Marine’s latest research confirms that strong growth in boating and watersports is continuing.
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The long march of COVID
There just seems to be no escape from COVID, writes Adam Bernstein. For some, there was furlough, job loss, business turndown or failure. For others, hospitalisation, and death. But what about those left with Long-COVID?
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Person Behind the Face - Dave Cockwell
How I got into this industry…At the age of 15, I earned a reputation at Bristol Docks as ‘the kid who could fix boats.’ I became a ‘one-man repair shop’ who refitted and restored yachts. I quickly discovered that superior craftmanship was prized by wooden boat owners who sought desirable ...
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Lessons from the pandemic
Now that it’s looking like, finally, the worst of the pandemic is over, some things will go right back to the way they were before, writes Kate O'Sullivan. But there are some more fundamental changes that look set to stay. Here are some key communications lessons.
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SIBS returns
This month’s Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) has real poignancy, enabling a long-awaited return to energising face-to-face networking.
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Person Behind the Face - Paul Martin
How I got into this industry…I worked part-time in the family business, BHG Marine from the age of 13 and although vowing never to get sucked in, and after a few jobs elsewhere and a year travelling overseas, I joined full time in 1990 until we sold the business in ...
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Debunking employment law myths – part two
Assumptions can be very dangerous. While there’s a chance that a decision made on a hunch might be correct, there’s also the risk that it’ll be found wanting and employees are often advised to pursue claims to protect their rights, writes Adam Bernstein.
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The rise of the QR code
Thanks to the pandemic, we’re all now experts at spotting and using a QR code.
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DIT cancels TAP
Last month, the Department for International Trade (DIT) informed British Marine, without warning or consultation, that it is cancelling its Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP).
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Person Behind the Face - Stephanie Horton
How I got into this industry…I married the wrong man! Both myself and Trevor (CEO) are engineers and he developed a passion for boats, and quickly identified a need for a service like the RAC and AA…then I got roped in and now I live, sleep and breath boats.
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Debunking employment law myths - part one
It’s not unusual to find employers making decisions based on an understanding of the law centred on a series of urban myths. And this can lead to costly and long-running litigation, loss of management time and bad publicity.
