2020

This is a true story. Only names have been changed. Nannette had enjoyed a highly successful career as a very innovative management trainer with a national retailer. She decided to go on her own and used her savings to advertise her training workshops. Her first workshop was attended by 45 people so she doubled the…

This is a true story. Only names have been changed. Wendy sells soap she manufactures to B&Bs and boutique hotels. She started her business at home but recently purchased a small warehouse and installed new machinery bought on credit. She owed a great deal but was certain she would be able to recoup the costs…

This is a true story. Only the names have been changed. William Small was a baker and all he wanted to do was make bread and cakes people would love. At the age of 16 he persuaded his Mum to teach him how to make the brownies for which she was famous. It was a…

My research organisation engages in applied research. Many difficulties exist when negotiating with a potential investor. We cannot guarantee a definite outcome which means that every cent invested could be money down the drain. Secondly, we do not know in advance how many hours, days, weeks or months it will be before we are able…

I had been a sales manager and later sales director of an international paint company for over 15 years. The new CEO decided I was past my sell-by date (at the age of 52) and tried to palm me off with six month’s salary. He wanted me to announce that I had resigned and to…

The following story is true. Only names have been changed. Inland Revenue had been harassing Paul for three years to pay them £34,000 plus interest. A previous employer which became bankrupt had not paid the PAYE which they had deducted from Paul’s salary to IR. While he had payslips to prove the company had deducted…