Category Archives: coronavirus

Bored? Why not save humanity?

Posted on March 21, 2020 by henry tapper

  By circuitous serendipity I have something to excite your braincells which could help us stabilise the economy, relieve pressure on healthcare systems and relieve suffering. http://www.PandemicChallenge.com The competition is a lure, the prizes are incentives. The objective is to … Continue reading →

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Web-conferencing and conduct risk

Posted on March 21, 2020 by henry tapper

The fun has just begun… Lingo bingo has been around 25 years, I first played it when I was going through a painful strategic review with Bain back in the 1990s. Those – other than Bain, in the meeting room … Continue reading →

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Pubs or jobs?

Posted on March 21, 2020 by henry tapper

Pubs This is daft, no one is being asked to patrol in Helmand Province or down the Falls Road, sleep in the mud of the Somme. Maybe it could herald an about-turn of the slump in pub life? Either way, … Continue reading →

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Mothball or keep going?

Posted on March 20, 2020 by henry tapper

Many small businesses are faced with a stark choice. Should they go into lockdown and effectively mothball what they have – for later reuse? Or should they move on and find a way to deliver some or all of their … Continue reading →

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From helping your clients to helping yourself.

Posted on March 17, 2020 by henry tapper

The severity of the falls in stock market put in jeopardy the revenues of asset based businesses. Put simply, if the markets fall 50%, so do revenues. What were profitable business models become unprofitable and sooner or later costs catch … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus – 5 reasons to stay calm

Posted on March 15, 2020 by henry tapper

80% of us will get it- you are not alone
Yes , this virus is going to cost you, but not enough to make you ill
If you get it now – lucky you.
If you get it later, it won’t seem so weird.
One day you’ll die, this is a wake up call . Continue reading →

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Are you prepared for “work from home”?

Posted on March 6, 2020 by henry tapper

Transparency in the workforce I’ve asked the question in a specific way. “Work from home” is going to become a reality for most office workers over the coming months as we struggle to contain or delay Coronavirus. It is likely … Continue reading →

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