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And the band played on – 8 lessons from the Titanic
Whilst on a short trip to Northern Ireland last weekend, I had a few hours to spare in Belfast and decided to visit the Titanic museum. I clearly remember an evening back in 1997, when our family went to watch the incredible movie at Westgate shopping centre in Harare, and have watched it several times…
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Rethinking retirement
I read a couple of articles in today’s Financial Times weekend, which got me thinking on the concept of retirement, careers and the prospect of getting older. Being 36 and…
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How do supermarkets account for markdowns?
Being a keen accountant, foodie, and bargain hunter, this combination of things has gotten me interested in understanding how food retailers account for markdowns. A markdown is the opposite to…
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The Toyota Way
I joined Toyota Financial Services UK (TFSUK) in May 2024 as an interim consultant, working within the pricing team at its UK headquarters on a lovely eco-campus outside Epsom in…
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Book review – The Lincoln Highway
I just finished Amor Towles’ “The Lincoln Highway” and was blown away by the quality of the story-telling. The book is a gripping page-turner, highly recommended. Set in 1950’s America,…