by Benjamin Vis | Feb 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Choosing the right type of finance is a major decision for any business. With so many funding options available, it can be difficult to know where to begin — and selecting the wrong type of finance can create unnecessary cost or pressure. At Panthera Consultancy, we...
by Benjamin Vis | Feb 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Hiring isn’t just about replacing someone who has left — it’s about understanding what your business truly needs next. In this episode, we explore how SMEs can attract, assess, and retain the right talent in today’s increasingly competitive job market. In this...
by Benjamin Vis | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
In this episode of The Diary of an SME, Steve Botterill, an experienced HR professional, joins Benjamin Vis to explain the true purpose of HR inside a modern organisation. Steve breaks down how HR supports people, culture, leadership, and long‑term business growth —...
by Benjamin Vis | Jan 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Difficult conversations are one of the most challenging — and most critical — aspects of leadership. In this discussion, we examine why leaders often avoid tough conversations, how that avoidance can be unfair to both individuals and organisations, and the important...
by Benjamin Vis | Jan 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Growth through acquisition isn’t just for large corporates and in the charity sector, it looks very different. In this episode of Diary of an SME, OneYMCA shares how strategic mergers have played a key role in growing the organisation from £4 million to £40 million...
