Taking a proper break to recharge so you return sharper and more ready to support the people who count on you A cold beer by the pool. A sweet treat that looks too good to eat. Time spent with the

I recently read an excellent article in Facilitate Magazine reporting on CBRE’s European Office Occupier Sentiment Survey 2026. The findings are significant. Sixty five per cent of European office occupiers are planning to relocate within the next three years. More

There is no shortage of advisors. There are consultants. There are coaches. There are recruiters. There are board members. What is becoming increasingly rare is someone who has spent three decades building a successful business, leading people through changing markets,

Growth stories are often told as a straight line. In reality, they’re anything but. They’re built on timing, relationships, and moments where experience meets opportunity. That’s exactly what drew me to join PINCH as Chairman at this stage of its

Walking past pubs, restaurants, and hotels, it is hard not to feel a sense of worry. The UK hospitality industry has long been more than a collection of businesses. It provides jobs, supports communities, and offers spaces where people meet

I have been around long enough to remember when a good restaurant could still turn a profit on a 15% food cost and a 25% wage bill. Nearly fifty years in, from scrubbing pans as a young commis to building

Staffing Is Still the Core Issue Many hospitality businesses cannot find the people they need. The issue is not just numbers. It is about skills, experience, and stability. Workers who left during the pandemic or after Brexit have not returned.

In a market where many claim to stand for something, Houston and Hawkes have shown what it really means to operate with purpose. Their 2025 Impact Report is not just a summary of progress. It is a clear example of

At Uncommon Sense, we believe one truth stands above the rest: success is a product of mindset, not circumstance. The phrase “Weakness is a choice, Winning is a mindset” captures something essential. It reminds us that resilience, determination and growth

In business, people often credit success to “luck”. But scratch the surface, and you’ll find something very different. Whether you’re selling consultancy, hospitality, property services or technology, real wins come from a powerful combination of training, planning, preparation, and execution.