Sarah DownsHow to Maintain Your Company Culture As You Scale UpBusiness owners often focus on sales, company accounts and operations. You need these to grow your business but nurturing your company…Jan 1, 2019Jan 1, 2019
Sarah DownsGreat! Your Technology Works But Can You Run A Business?There are over 600,000 companies set up in the UK each year. Many of these companies seek to offer new technology to the market…Dec 6, 2018Dec 6, 2018
Sarah DownsDiversification Strategy: How to Diversify into New Industries and MarketsA 2015 Forbes article suggests ‘Diversification is about building new products, exploring new markets, and taking new risks.’Nov 1, 2018Nov 1, 2018
Sarah DownsThe Playground’s Guide to Effective Networking: Which Kid Are You?You’ve probably heard the startling stats. We fear public speaking more than we fear death.Sep 27, 2018Sep 27, 2018
Sarah DownsWhy You Should Align Business Development Efforts with Your Exit StrategyOver 600,000 companies launch in the UK every year. This is an incredible number of businesses, many of which will develop a business plan…Sep 6, 2018Sep 6, 2018
Sarah DownsLeadership Lessons from Running My Own Consultancy BusinessAt the May 2018 annual Leadercast conference, Neil Clark, RAF pilot and CEO at Human Factors Business IHF Ltd said, “Leadership is a…Jul 26, 2018Jul 26, 2018
Sarah DownsHow to Bring New Technology to the Oil & Gas MarketCountless products are launched every day by small and large companies. Not every product succeeds. In fact, it is more likely for a…Jun 28, 2018Jun 28, 2018
Sarah DownsThe Value Of Mentoring For StartupsMentors are people who guide you through a time of change, transition or gradual improvement.May 31, 2018May 31, 2018
Sarah Downs10 Tips For Networking With Senior Level ExecutivesDoes networking with senior executives terrify you? I have been surrounded by business owners for most of my career and I’ve learned a lot…May 3, 2018May 3, 2018
Sarah DownsBusiness Development & Sales — What is the difference?Many people in my network have asked me “What’s the difference between business development and sales?” It’s a great question and one that…Apr 5, 2018Apr 5, 2018