I’ve never been happier than after letting my failing business go
Jan Cavelle draws a line under the demise of her failing business by touching on how moving away from that toxic environment has been a breath of fresh air.
I’m evidence of the molotov cocktail of uncertainties British businesses face
Talking candidly following the closure of her business at the end of 2016, Jan Cavelle believes the rot has not even begun to set in for British businesses in today’s economy.
Crooked returns and compensation culture now rife in Britain
Following the demise of her manufacturing business, Jan Cavelle explains how unjustified returns and the growing compensation culture contributed.
Using professional services: I had sucker written on my forehead
Finding good quality advice is a huge problem for SMEs. There are huge numbers of unregulated (not to mention the “supposedly” regulated) service industries charging SMEs phenomenal amounts for little, and even detrimental, advice.
Staff don’t care about health and safety
Jan Cavelle continues to chronicle the end of her manufacturing firm by explaining how health and safety failings and incompetence were a big contributor.
My staff didn’t think they had issues with women – they just switched off to the female voice
Having touched on themes such as succession and skills, Jan Cavelle explains how issues with women amongst staff also pulled her business under the waves.
Drugs, theft and violence blighted the last few years of my business
Continuing with her series of articles charting the end of her furniture building business, Jan Cavelle describes how toxic members of staff created a self-perpetuating cycle of violence and destruction.
Not having a skilled and motivated management team killed my business
Telling the tale of her company’s demise exclusively to Real Business, Jan Cavelle explains why not getting the right management team played a big part.
Not having a succession plan led to my business going under
Jan Cavelle continues her diary series, charting the decline of her manufacturing firm, by explaining how a succession plan was never really put in place.
Going into insolvency: Charting the decline and end of my 20 year-old business
Writing exclusively for Real Business, Jan Cavelle will be chronicling the events and moments that led to her manufacturing business going into insolvency.