Has your attitude to risk changed since the economic meltdown? Have you considered how your risk profile can be managed to your benefit?
With the UK economy predicted to shrink in the final quarter, the ability for business owners and directors to manage risk will be ever more crucial. To assist businesses to explore what this means, Southampton based lawyers Paris Smith will be hosting a conference entitled “Business Risks – Threat or Opportunity?” on Tuesday the 31st January at The Rose Bowl in West End, Southampton. The key note speaker will be Paul Wait, General Manager (Sales) of Virgin Atlantic Airways who will share some of the key strategies to the success of Virgin Atlantic.
Peter Taylor, Head of Dispute Resolution at Paris Smith, who will speaking at the conference, says: “Business owners and directors have to assess and react to risks on a day to day basis. Some are obvious, such as threats to brand, reputation or productivity and some less so, for example in relation to directors’ obligations and the changing regulatory landscape. If you are going to get ahead in this difficult climate, you have to take control of managing risk and make it work for you.”
He will be joined by John Rosling, CEO of Shirlaws, who have an international reputation in assisting businesses to understand risk as a key driver to commercial success. He will explain how to measure one’s risk profile and how to use that knowledge to drive strategic decision making and equity growth in your business. Also taking to the speaker’s platform will be Sarah Wheadon who is Head of Regulatory & Health and Safety at Paris Smith.
The conference takes place between 9am and 12.30pm and will be followed by a finger buffet and networking. There is a nominal charge of £25 for a ticket which can be reserved by emailing Helen Freeston at Paris Smith ( Helen.freeston@parissmith.co.uk) or telephone 02380 482418
By registering for this event you will receive a complimentary comprehensive online Business Risk Indicator.
Note: In the photo: Left: Sarah Wheadon, Head of Regulatory & Health and Safety at Paris Smith. Right: Peter Taylor, Head of Dispute Resolution at Paris Smith (Credit David Greensmith)
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