For a business to succeed I would prescribe a Business Success Cocktail (PIMS) consisting of:     People – the means to expedite and create value     Investment – time and money in working capital and assets     Marketing – Accessing the market and customers     Strategy/USP – A business plan, vision, strategy   Of all these essential ingredients, a good strong team of people provides THE transferable premium value of a business as a going concern.  Taking on staff is one of the most important decisions that a business owner will make. Getting the right fit can make an enormous difference not only to business operating performance but ultimately to the value of the business as a whole when the shareholders/ owners are looking to exit.   When looking for the best talent the right recruitment practitioner can make all the difference. There are a large number of excellent recruitment practitioners but who should you choose and what are the … [Read more...]