When I was a student at Loughborough University, one of my favourite modules was focused around the sources of funds and financial packages of new business start-ups. While this was only a 10 credit final year module, its impact on
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In recent months Grant Thornton have developed a new approach to how we can best help and support our clients. This new approach is summed up by our brand promise “an instinct for growth”. What does this mean I hear
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I was once asked at a careers event at Loughborough University how I had coped with the transformation from student to employee. Where the 11am roll out of bed became a 7am rush and a week’s worth of lecturing hours
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Congratulations to Spilling the Beans member Chris on another successful London Marathon…. In the aftermath of the Marathon, I imagine the city is again finding its feet as the busy capital we’re used to, and the runners are putting their
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Like it or loathe it Social media is everywhere these days. It’s part of the daily routine of millions of people. It can be used to do an unbelievable range of things: from getting the latest news to finding a
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As a Grant Thornton trainee at a careers event, the one question that I can guarantee I will be asked is “why Grant Thornton over a Big 4 firm”?. I was asking myself exactly the same question when I was
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During the month of March I completed the main bulk of my audit secondment with it coming to a close at the end of the month. It seems that regardless of the department during March, it’s a busy time for
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Seven years after airing on our screens the Apprentice is back for yet another series. The gruelling and dramatic trial which leads to one lucky contestant with an investment from one of this countries most beloved business men, Lord Alan
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Bradenham is a place you’ll get to know and love if you join the firm. It’s our central training facility which all trainees attend for internal training throughout the three years of their contracts. It takes on an almost legendary
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For me, part of what makes my job interesting is the client base which this firm typically serves, namely the Owner Managed Business or OMBs. I enjoy this business model for two reasons. Firstly, giving advice to these clients is
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