The People First Property Entrepreneur
Issue 122
Issue 122
Many SME owners understandably focus on revenue. Sales growth often feels like the clearest signal that the business is moving in the right direction. Orders are increasing, customers are returning and the team is busy. Yet revenue on its own rarely tells the full story. One of the most revealing exercises in any growing business is to step back and analyse gross profit in more detail. Looking beneath the headline numbers A set of management accounts might show a healthy overall gross margin. On the surface, everything appears to be working. However, when the numbers are broken down further, the…
West House provides some of the finest country living within this prime region of mid Northumberland. This truly fabulous, Georgian country residence, offering unique accommodation maintained to an extremely high standard, comes to the market for the first time in over 35 years and enjoys traditional architecture and considerable character supported by modern, luxurious fittings. Situated to the western boundary…
Issue 121
Issue 122
As Chief Executive of Northern Stage, Michael Slavin has returned to a place that has shaped his personal and professional journey. More than 20 years after first visiting the venue as a student at Newcastle University (when it was still Newcastle Playhouse) he is now six months into his leadership role at the region’s largest producing theatre. With a career spanning senior roles at 11Arches (the charity behind Kynren) and York Theatre Royal, Michael brings a blend of cultural, commercial and operational experience, alongside a deep-rooted connection to the North East. How are you settling into your role at Northern Stage? It feels both new and incredibly familiar at the same time – there’s a real sense of coming home. Northern Stage has always held a special place for me, so stepping into this role is both a privilege and a responsibility. What’s struck me most in these early months…
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