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Andy Birley shared thisExcited to finally be able to talk about this. Bringing together great people with a focus on doing the right thing, makes our Rubix Venture Partners team very proud. Well done to Think Better Group, Klean Kanteen®, ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund and the entire project team. A really great process to lead.Andy Birley shared thisThink Better Group in partnership with the ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund is excited to announce the acquisition of Klean Kanteen®. Klean Kanteen®, the original clean-reuseable water bottle founded over 20 years ago at the foot of the Sierra’s in northern California USA, has been leading the industry in the sustainable drink category. Every aspect of Klean’s impact philosophy aligns perfectively with Think Better Group strategy around eliminating the use of single use plastics and across its current product ranges of Care, Drinks and Lifestyle. As a growing team of amazing founders, Think Better Group we are excited to welcome Klean’s owners Michelle Kalberer and Jeff Cresswell. Think Better Group with Klean Kanteen®now sees the Group leveraging its unique position in the millennial consumer space with leading brands in Drinks Klean Kanteen®, Minor Figures, Colonna Coffee, Peak Water, in Lifestyle, Project Blank and in Care, Ecoriginals, EcoNaps. #sustainablebrands #globalbusiness https://lnkd.in/gEq9m3Bc
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Andy Birley shared thisMy favourite is still the Poolside IPA...... The world needs more Big Drop Brewing Co in their lives!!Andy Birley shared thisHere at Big Drop HQ we live by going big & being bold! Which got us thinking... if we're being bold, surely we should GO BIG with it?! 🍻 We know our Poolside DDH IPA tastes unreal & with Big Drop being one of the most awarded beer brands in the world surely we'd make the perfect addition to the Tesco AF range? Hopefully our plea at Welwyn Garden City train station, will catch their 👀 ! In Good Company Brewing One Day Agency Stefanie Inman-Shore James Kindred #goongobig #bigdropbrew
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Andy Birley shared thisFantastic to see Ocushield® pushing hard into new areas!! Lots more to come.....Andy Birley shared thisBIG NEWS. Ocushield’s online eye screening service is now available via Benenden Healthcare 🎉 Over 870,000 of Benenden’s members can now access the service from their smartphone or laptop.😳 The NHS is struggling, and it has been for a long time. When it comes to eyes, it’s a bleak picture. Ophthalmology has the highest number of outpatient appointments, and one of the longest treatment backlogs. In 2021/22 alone, there were over 7.5 million ophthalmology outpatient appointments in England. Over 10% of all outpatient appointments! Primary care services can support the NHS, but individuals currently do not get the suppourt or access they need when it comes to looking after their eyes. Ocushield’s online eye screener, helps individuals to identify issues with their vision and creates a digital integration for the user to directly book a full eye exam with an optician near them. We want to help users, identify and reduce the long term impact of eye diseases on vision and quality of life. Long term change begins with prevention, and prevention is always better than cure. We’re really happy that Benenden Health, a forward thinking healthcare provider is supporting us on our mission. P.S - you may have seen Benenden on Channel 4 or on the underground with their strong “online check in” messaging - we’re happy to join them on this journey. Thank you to Neil Wilford for all your hard work and the rest of the team andy wiggans, David Winter Adam Hardy & Natalie Walker! 👏
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Andy Birley shared thisCan't help but think this is a great example of doing things properly and winning in the long term............ feel there is more to come from these guys!Andy Birley shared thisAll Klean Kanteen products are lead free and have been for years. But here's a hot take: This story goes beyond lead. When fast fashion and reusable drinkware products collide, the spirit of #BringYourOwn is lost. Quite simply, sealing insulated bottles with lead free plugs cost more than using lead. In fact, 6-7 times more for us but we choose not to pass that cost on to our customers. When water bottles are turned into fast fashion accessories brands are forced to find the cheapest and quickest ways possible to get product to market. That sometimes means a sacrifice in product safety. This is not how we roll. Klean is deliberate in how we bring our products to market because, from the start, our number one goal has been to create the safest and lowest impact products we possibly can. Safe for workers throughout our supply chain, safe for our end users and safe for the environment. It may sound simplistic but the best way to reduce the impact of a product is to keep it in use as long as possible. That's why we take our time to make sure the level of safety and durability in our products is up for a lifetime (or two!) of adventure. #sourcing #supplychain #sustainability #stainlesssteel #circulareconomy #outdoorindustry #consumergoods #WeGiveAShit
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Andy Birley shared thisWelcome to the world NICE RICE. Awareness of where our food comes from and also its impact, has never been higher! Rice is such a contributor to damaging our planet, so we need you all to create more noise..... Jonathan Foley Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Arnold Schwarzenegger Cornell UniversityAndy Birley shared thisRubix Venture Partners are really excited about NICE RICE and its Waitrose & Partners launch. Who knew that you could change the world so much, by making such a small change to your shopping list...... Great work Fergus O'Sullivan and team https://lnkd.in/ecYpNwpeSustainable rice brand Nice Rice launches into WaitroseSustainable rice brand Nice Rice launches into Waitrose
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Andy Birley shared thisSo good to see a wonderful athlete combine with an awesome brand! Proud to see parts of the Rubix Venture Partners eco system coming together. More to come on this.......Andy Birley shared thisAthlete Ashleigh Moolman Pasio, the first #EsportsWorldChampion, talks about how Rubix Venture Partners portfolio company Zwift has changed how she trains and lives in this video. Through Zwift, she has enhanced her training for online and road events and built a global #community of #women cyclists from her home in Girona, Spain. The online #gaming platform has broken down barriers enabling newcomers to join online rides with seasoned professionals like Ashleigh and Mark Cavendish. Its community is a welcoming and encouraging space for #athletes of all levels. Andy Birley Damien Lui Dan Martin (OLY) #sport #health #wellness #tech #inspirationZwifting with Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio - Leading by ExampleZwifting with Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio - Leading by Example
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Andy Birley shared thisI am still yet to find someone who's tasted Big Drop Brewing Co who hasn't said how good it is! We love the range, not just because its a no compromise alternative to 'full fat' beer but because it's paving a way to allow a healthier way to enjoy special moments. At Rubix Venture Partners we want to raise awareness of this category, as we need to help shout about why AF has huge health benefits in the battle with sugar! Go big.... Rob Fink 🍺 James Kindred Joseph WalshAndy Birley shared thisAs we head into the #FestiveSeason, many of us look forward to raising a few glasses of the finest beverages with friends. We're pretty sure, however, that not everyone is as excited about the day-after fogginess and hard-hitting hangovers that come with having 'one too many' #alcoholic drinks or the heaviness of consuming so many calorie-laden drinks. Why wait 'til January and #NewYear's resolutions to cut down on alcohol when you could sail through the party season with a clearer mind? Rubix Venture Partners invested in Big Drop Brewing Co not only because we're confident they make the finest 0.5% ABV beer but also because of the positive impact their products have. With a global rise in obesity and Type 2 diabetes, we feel it's hugely beneficial to have great-tasting, low-calorie, alcohol-free beers made available to people seeking healthier options. The company was launched in October 2016 by the-then City lawyer Rob Fink and school-friend/band-mate, designer and entrepreneur, 🍺 James Kindred. Lifestyle changes (e.g. fatherhood) and the frustration that there were no excellent alcohol-free beer options drove the idea for a brewing business that only made #alcoholfreebeer. Along with renowned experimental brewer Johnny Clayton (formerly of Wild Beer Co), they've perfected techniques to make alcohol-free craft beer without the need for artificial removal of alcohol. The result doesn't compromise on taste and yet is no more than 0.5% ABV. Big Drop's alcohol-free beers are a third of the calories of a regular beer; they're certified to have gluten of less than 20PPM, which is excellent for people looking to control sugar consumption or who have gluten intolerances. Big Drop doesn't just use barley; it combines a variety of barley, rye, wheat and oats to give great flavour and aroma. Across its beers, it uses over 20 speciality grains. Its wide range of beers includes Stout, Lager, Pale Ale, IPA, Brown Ale, Golden Ale, Winter Ale and a Sour. So there is something for everybody. Cheers to that and waking up feeling fresh this winter! Andy Birley Damien Lui Dan Martin (OLY)Beer so good ... You won't miss the alcohol | Big DropBeer so good ... You won't miss the alcohol | Big Drop
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Andy Birley shared thisGreat work team Clippd When we first met Ed Crossman and Piers Parnell their vision was huge. It went way further than 'just another fitness app'. The Clipp'd platform brings together data in a way to give the user assessment, feedback and instruction to improve, sitting in the centre of your widgets... It also allows you to brag to your fellow golfers how close to Tiger that last shot was..... Keep on pushing guys!Andy Birley shared thisAt Rubix Venture Partners, we always seek to turn #information into valuable #intelligence that can steer our decision-making. One of our portfolio companies, Clippd, exemplifies this process of capturing #data, integrating and analysing it to deliver an intelligence product for #golfers that shows how they're performing on the course and how they can improve. Developing rich insights into performance, whether in a sports or #business scenario, is fundamental to success. We know this first-hand, and it's inspiring to work with companies who believe the same and have even made products that align with this ethos. Check out how Clippd, the data-driven #golf performance platform, has used its powerful Shot Quality technology to rank the 18 greatest #Open shots of all time. Andy Birley Dan Martin (OLY) Damien Lui Ed Crossman Piers Parnell
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Andy Birley shared thisCan't help but think this could be a good thing..... Rubix Venture Partners was formed partly on the belief that founders need new types of support and investors in an increasingly complex world..... #letsallhelpthelittleguysAndy Birley shared thisLoved the announcement when I saw it and while you will be hard pressed to find an all-star line-up of investors as iconic and impressive as TMRW Sports, athlete legacies built off the pitch via purpose-driven and passion fuelled strategic investments are going to become more and more frequent. My piece for City AM 👇
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Andy Birley liked thisAndy Birley liked thisExcited to see 9fin announce its $170M Series C at a $1.3B valuation — a strong milestone that reflects both the scale of the opportunity in debt markets and the team’s exceptional execution. We’ve been proud to partner with the company on this journey and remain incredibly excited to continue supporting them as they build the AI-native platform powering the future of credit. #vc #fintech https://lnkd.in/evfjJcRZCredit Data Firm 9fin Is Valued at $1.3 Billion in Funding RoundCredit Data Firm 9fin Is Valued at $1.3 Billion in Funding Round
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Andy Birley liked thisVery excited for this next chapter at WHOOP. While this is an important milestone for the company, it's just one more step on our path to adding one billion years of healthy life to the planet. We are still less than 1% of the way there, and have a very big journey ahead of us!Andy Birley liked thisBREAKING: WHOOP RAISES $575M AT $10.1B VALUATION Today marks an important milestone for Whoop. We’ve raised $575M at a $10.1B valuation to accelerate our mission of unlocking human performance and healthspan globally. This round brings together an extraordinary group of investors that reflects both where we’ve come from and where we’re going. It was led by Collaborative Fund with participation from 2PointZero Group, Qatar Investment Authority, Mubadala, Abbott, Mayo Clinic, Macquarie Group, Glade Brook Capital Partners LLC, B-FLEXION, IVP, Foundry, Accomplice, Affinity Partners, Promus Ventures, and Bullhound Capital alongside a group of individual investors including Cristiano Ronaldo, LeBron James, Rory McIlroy, Virgil van Dijk, and Mathieu van der Poel. This investor group and this moment reflect a powerful evolution underway for Whoop and the broader healthcare market. Whoop was born in performance - trusted by the best athletes in the world to train, recover, and compete at the highest level. That foundation remains core to who we are. You see that in the iconic athlete investors joining this round. But it also represents our push into broader health. In the past 12 months, Whoop has received medical clearances, launched blood testing, and created a platform that has saved lives. Abbott and Mayo Clinic - two of the most respected and influential institutions in global healthcare - are now investors in Whoop. These are organizations that have shaped modern medicine. Their decision to partner with us is a clear validation of where our technology is headed. Healthcare systems around the world are reactive. For too long, they have waited for people to get sick, then intervene. Chronic disease is rising and costs continue to climb. At Whoop, we believe the future looks fundamentally different. We are building the most powerful, personal, preventive health platform in the world - powered by continuous biometric data, advanced analytics, and AI to help people understand their bodies and improve their health in real time. I am grateful to our team, our members, and our partners for believing in this vision. I’ve been building this company for 14 years and I’ve never been more excited for the future. Onwards! #WHOOP #financing #growth #health #wearables #hiring
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Andy Birley liked thisExcited to be part of the Panel for this Female Founders Rise Event ! Hope to see you there!Andy Birley liked thisWhat happens after you decide to exit your business? We're delighted to be partnering with Female Founders Rise for a candid conversation on exits and the exciting chapter that follows. There's no one-size-fits-all path for founders. Going public is one route many haven't seriously considered but it might be more within reach than you think. Join us on the April 29 in London for a panel discussion to hear from those who've been there and to connect with a room full of people who truly get it. Drop Female Founders Rise a message to find out more and secure your place. #GrowthCompanies #ExitStrategy #Founders #IPO Aquis Stock Exchange Emmie Faust Lesley Gregory
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Andy Birley liked thisAndy Birley liked thisSix months in, Praeva Partners is beginning to turn vision into reality 🚀 When we launched, we were clear about what we wanted to build: a people-first executive search business, designed to deliver a better experience for clients, candidates and our team. Six months on, it felt worth sharing not just what we believe, but what we are actually doing to bring that vision to life. 🤝 People: we have hired a new Senior Consultant, joining the business in three weeks. This was not in the original plan, but strong client demand meant we chose to invest early to protect quality and customer experience. We are also continuing conversations with potential Partner hires. Encouragingly, our team-based incentive model is resonating strongly, not just because it offers stronger returns than the industry, but because it supports a more collaborative and higher-performing way of building a firm. 📈 Clients and growth: in our first six months, we have had the privilege of working with five new clients across multiple sectors. That has given us the opportunity to test and refine both our "Search" and "Search Lite" offerings in live situations. Importantly, we are shaping these products around what will drive the best outcome for each client, rather than forcing every brief through the same process. We are also ahead of the plan we set at launch; a plan built to balance ambition with realism. For a young business, that matters not just financially, but because it gives us the confidence to keep investing in the right places. 🧠 Technology: our tech programme, Firehorse, has moved from idea to execution. We are now working with a New York-based technology partner on a live project to improve how we operate and create more capacity across the business. Alongside this, we are also working with a brilliant individual to create the first prototype of our Discovery product. We believe this has the potential to become a genuinely valuable tool, helping us bring earlier insight, sharper judgement and greater consistency to how we support clients. The goal is simple: reduce bureaucracy, improve execution, and give our people more time to focus on the work that matters most: judgement, relationships and delivery. 🫀 Culture: we are also preparing to move offices, having outgrown our first home sooner than expected. For us, that is not just a milestone; it is a practical investment in the environment we want to create for our team, our clients and our candidates as we continue to grow. We are still early in the journey, but six months in, we feel even more confident that there is room in the market for a different kind of firm, one built on ambition, performance and a genuinely people-first approach. #PraevaPartners #executivesearch #startupmode #professionalservices #talentacquisition #leadershiphiring #peoplefirst
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Andy Birley liked thisAndy Birley liked thisHOW ZWIFT CREATED THE WOMEN'S TOUR DE FRANCE One of the most powerful points Steve Beckett the CMO of Zwift makes in our chat on Uncensored CMO is the role of marketing to create demand There is no better example than their backing of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift It's hard to imagine that just a few years ago there was no TdF Women's event despite the men's being by far the most successful cycling event in the world Step in Zwift and their decision to make this by far their largest marketing investment In the last 3 years women's tour budgets have doubled and women joining Zwift has increased 20% each year showing that only is the professional side booming but the amateur side too James M. and I got to see the women's tour from inside one of the team cars and it was incredible. The level of competition, the crowds, the atmosphere, the media, the drama all matched the men's event. If anything the absence of a dominate rider (no Tadej Podgacar) made is less predictable. From a marketing perspective it shows the power of a vision to expand the sport and bring more people in but creating the platform to do it. From being inspired by elite female athletes to being able to ride the same course as them at home Zwift made it all happen To hear more about how they did it check out the episode here apple https://lnkd.in/eGiRFWas Spotify https://lnkd.in/e9wtyXNb YouTube https://lnkd.in/e8ECvZrd Hopefully you not only feel inspired to dream big for your own marketing but also to get out and ride which is exactly what I plan to do now .... Kerry Collinge
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Andy Birley liked thisAn energising evening talking to founders at the Startup Grind London Chapter. The highlight for me was Lucy Goff's advice: "believe in your idea and drive it forward with conviction." A founder who was told no by every investor she spoke to, Lucy held that conviction and built LYMA into the powerhouse it is today. A great reminder of what separates the founders who make it. Thanks to Startup Grind and Matthew, Marc and the Howard Kennedy LLP team for putting it together.Andy Birley liked thisLast night's Startup Grind London event was a huge success! Pembroke's CEO, Andrew Wolfson, and Head of Investments, Fred Ursell, covered everything from green and red flags investors look for to how Pembroke provides support post investment. They were joined by Lucy Goff, Founder of LYMA, who spoke about her journey in building LYMA into what it is today. The Q&A section was particularly insightful with attendees wishing to dive deeper into fundraising rounds and building a narrative. Thank you to Startup Grind for organising the event, Howard Kennedy LLP for facilitating the discussion and providing a space, and all those who attended.
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Andy Birley liked thisAndy Birley liked thisI'm delighted to have recieved my Dynamic Pilates CPD certificate from SHP Health: Physiotherapy, Pilates & Wellbeing I started my Pilates teaching journey over a decade ago, and have done numerous courses and CPD events as both a Physio and Pilates instructor over the years. Its rare to find a course that genuinely shifts your perspective; this one has completely changed the way I think about pilates and how i structure, plan and teach my classes. Its also made teaching feel so much more fun, bringing a fresh energy into everything i do in the studio. Helen and Laura have provided amazing support and encouragement throughout so even when I was pushed out of my comfort zone, the process still felt really enjoyable and achievable. Without a doubt this is one of the most valuable CPD courses I've done in my career and I've loved every part of the process. I'm excited to keep progressing and delivering even better classes 😊 Dr Massimo Barcellona
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Andy Birley liked thisAndy Birley liked thisSome news: I've recently been promoted to Partner at Highland Europe. A decade in, what makes this place special is still the same: the people and the culture - thoughtful, positive, low-ego, and 100% committed to supporting each other and the founders we back. Thank you to all the founders, operators, investors, and colleagues I’ve worked with along the way!
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Andy Birley liked thisAndy Birley liked this🚨 Final 7 days to become a Tonic investor 🚨 When we started Tonic, the mission was simple: help people cut through the noise with max strength nutrition and help them actually understand what’s good for their health. Fast forward a few years and it’s incredible to see how far the movement has come. 🙏 Along the way we’ve: 📱 Built the UK’s most watched nutrition channel on social media 📚 Launched a Sunday Times Best Seller book 📈 Become one of the fastest growing vitamin brands in the UK And now we’re seeing the strongest momentum in the business yet. 🔥 2026 has started stronger than ever We’re currently tracking 87% up year-on-year and ahead of budget, with growth accelerating across both retail and DTC. We’ve already welcomed 62 new investors in this round, people who believe in building a trusted, science-led health brand that challenges the traditional supplement industry. If you’ve been following the journey, this is your chance to join in. ⏳ The investment round closes in 7 days. 👇 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e6Tvs2VY Thank you to everyone supporting the mission. ❤️ Capital at risk. Investments in private companies are illiquid and high risk.
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Reena Arora
RENSAT Limited • 1K followers
RENSAT NEWS UPDATE: UK PRESSES FOR EU CARBON TAX EXEMPTION - WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOUR BUSINESS The UK government is actively negotiating to secure an exemption from the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) - a carbon tax that could hit British exporters hard from January 2026. THE NUMBERS ARE STAGGERING: • £800 million annual cost for UK exporters to EU • Affects carbon-intensive industries: steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, hydrogen, electricity • 1 in 3 UK exports to EU could be impacted WHAT'S AT STAKE: UK's EU Relations Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds is racing against time to secure arrangements before the January 2026 deadline. Without an exemption, British businesses face significant CBAM charges simply because UK carbon prices are lower than EU levels. THE HOPE: Following the May 2025 UK-EU Summit, both sides committed to linking their carbon trading systems, potentially creating mutual exemptions. But formal agreement isn't guaranteed. WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR EU EXPORTS: Even with UK government negotiations, businesses need contingency plans. CBAM reporting is already mandatory for EU imports, and financial charges start in 2026. RENSAT'S ADVICE: Don't wait for political solutions. Start preparing now: • Identify affected products • Calculate embedded emissions • Prepare compliance documentation • Understand your supply chain impact With offices in London and Calais, RENSAT is uniquely positioned to help navigate both UK-EU trade complexities and CBAM compliance. The clock is ticking. Let us help you stay ahead of these changes. Contact RENSAT for expert guidance on CBAM compliance. Stay ahead. Stay compliant. Trade smarter. RENSAT. EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE, AFFORDABLE 📧 Info@rensat.com 📞 07932 861545 🌐 rensat.com #logistics #supplychain #CustomsClearanceUK #UKCustomsExperts #ImportExportUK #TradeComplianceUK #CustomsBrokerUK #CustomsSolutionsUK #UKTradeServices #CustomsDeclarationUK #BrexitCustomsClearance #UKCustomsAssistance #EfficientCustomsUK #SeamlessShippingUK #UKCustomsMadeEasy #CBAM #UKEUTrade #CarbonTax #CustomsCompliance #RENSAT #BrexitImpact #TradeCompliance
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Sivasankar Arunagiri
Toastmasters International • 4K followers
🌍 Globalization isn't ending—it's evolving. Nigel Pekenc of Kearney highlights how nearshoring is reshaping global supply chains, not reversing them. As UK manufacturers face rising costs and supply chain risks, nearshoring emerges as a strategic shift, bringing production closer to demand while maintaining global efficiencies. It's a smarter, more resilient form of globalization. #SupplyChain #Globalisation #Nearshoring #Kearney https://lnkd.in/ghvwXzWa
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David Stone
Prompt Business Strategies Ltd • 1K followers
Did you manage to read the Prompt Business Strategies Ltd piece: 👉Navigating Trade Tariff Uncertainty: Why Cash Flow Planning is More Crucial Than Ever👈 With US trade tariffs shaking up global supply chains, UK businesses are feeling the squeeze especially with added pressures like rising National Insurance costs. Yet too many still treat cash flow forecasting as just a banking requirement. In today’s climate, that’s not enough. At Prompt Business Strategies Ltd we’re seeing how strategic cash flow planning helps companies: 🔴 Absorb shocks from tariff-driven import cost hikes 🔴 Stay flexible with weekly or daily forecasting 🔴 Prove resilience to investors and buyers One manufacturing client (£85M turnover) modeled scenarios and used the insights to secure a successful sale—even in a downturn. Uncertainty isn’t going away. Planning for it is no longer optional. Full article here 👉https://lnkd.in/eS5zVD4Q👈 Get in touch today, if you want to discuss. #Tariffs #CashFlowStrategy #TradeUncertainty #PromptStrategies
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AlanBerg.com & Wedding Business Solutions, LLC
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Clint Elkins - How will inflation, tariffs and supply issues affect us this year and beyond Are your rising costs really out of your control? Are tariffs, inflation, and supply chain chaos just the new normal, or are there ways to get ahead of them? In this episode, I bring on Clint Elkins to dig into what’s really happening with food costs, supply challenges, and the hidden factors that set your prices—plus how to spot trends before they hit your bottom line. You’ll hear how natural disasters, labor markets, and even global events ripple through catering and events, and learn fresh ways to adapt, save, and thrive even in volatile times. Listen to this new episode for insights on controlling costs, navigating unpredictable markets, and strategies venues and caterers can use to stay profitable in a changing world. About Clint: As US Food’s largest client, SB Value has over 28k locations and $10 Billion in buying power to help caterers, concessionaires and culinary professionals get the best prices for their food and supplies. https://zurl.co/jzE4x https://zurl.co/JfF2B https://zurl.co/UbGww Contact Clint: clint@wegrowvalue.com We've crossed 270K Downloads! Listen to this and all episodes on Apple Podcast, YouTube, Spotify & others: https://zurl.co/odKWO
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Anthony Clyne
TXM Lean Solutions • 2K followers
🏷️ Case Study Spotlight: Ivyline & Lean Supply Chain Transformation 🌱 Ivyline — a Coventry-based importer and supplier of décor, gardening goods, and lifestyle products — teamed up with TXM Lean Solutions to tackle supply chain complexity and rising costs. The results were transformational. 🔍 The Challenge Operating from a UK-based 3PL warehouse and serving major retailers like John Lewis and TK Maxx, Ivyline faced rising risk and cost pressures from exchange rate fluctuations, long lead times, high storage fees, and fulfilment inefficiencies. 🛠️ TXM’s Lean Supply Chain Approach • Conducted ABC analysis to segment product profitability and rationalise inventory, revealing that 8% of SKUs delivered 50% of profits. • Built tailored strategies for Core, Seasonal, and Fashion‑lifecycle products. • Defined reorder points and safety stock levels using EOQ modelling to optimise carrying costs. • Developed a node‑import logistics plan, enabling smaller, more frequent shipments and reducing carriage costs. • Reconfigured pallet handling to save £3 per unit in restacking and £1.50/week in storage. ✅ Why This Matters • 💰 Improved profitability through inventory rationalisation • ⏱️ Faster and more responsive ordering cycles • 📊 Smarter logistics planning, reducing unnecessary spend • 📦 Enhanced control and visibility across 3PL operations 📖 Ready to dig deeper? Read the full case study here: 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q03w_RB00 #LeanSupplyChain #OperationalExcellence #InventoryOptimisation #LogisticsStrategy #ContinuousImprovement #TXMLeanSolutions
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Anna Graham
eComplete Group • 4K followers
Could your business benefit from supply chain optimisation or procurement support? After acquiring Noted Aromas, our procurement team supported the business in optimising its supply chain, delivering both operational improvements and significant cost savings. The case study below outlines the challenges, the solution we implemented, and the results achieved. If you’d like to learn more about how we could support your business, please get in touch.
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Tom Summers
CP Deals • 3K followers
The packaging sector is in one of its most transformational periods in years 🚀 From 28 UK deals in 2025 to strong cross‑Atlantic M&A activity, sustainability pressures, and tech‑enabled innovation are reshaping where value sits – and who’s winning. CP Deals’ Packaging M&A Insights 2025/26 breaks down: 📌 The market forces driving consolidation 📌 Why valuation multiples are diverging more than ever 📌 What’s attracting premium buyer interest (and what isn’t) 📌 Where investors are deploying capital going into 2026 If you operate, invest, or advise in packaging, these trends matter. 👉 Read the full insights: https://lnkd.in/eXwX_C8u #PackagingIndustry #PackagingTrends #MandA #PrivateEquity Cooper Parry
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Douglas Thornton
DTC Supply Chain • 1K followers
📦 Supporting the Growth of DTC Supply Chain across the UK, Ireland & Europe 🌍 As DTC continues to scale internationally, the pressure on supply chains to remain agile, cost-effective, and reliable has never been greater. To meet the increasing influx of international products, we are expanding our warehouse and container storage capabilities, enabling seamless intake, storage, and onward distribution from a single, strategically positioned hub. This expansion allows brands to move goods efficiently from port to warehouse, reducing dwell time and improving speed to market. Our enhanced infrastructure supports: ✔ Secure container and palletised storage ✔ Rapid inbound processing for overseas shipments ✔ Pick, pack, and fulfilment for DTC orders ✔ Integrated shipping and last-mile delivery ✔ Coverage across the UK, Ireland, and key European markets By combining warehousing and container storage with end-to-end distribution, we help DTC maintain inventory visibility, manage seasonal peaks, and scale without the complexity of multiple logistics partners. If you’re importing products and looking for a streamlined route from container to customer, let’s talk about how we can support your growth. #DTC #SupplyChain #Logistics #Fulfilment #Ecommerce #ContainerStorage #InternationalTrade #LastMileDelivery #UKLogistics #EuropeanDistribution #essexchambers
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Ryan Lemand, PhD
Ecole normale supérieure • 50K followers
This chart shows that October 2024 recorded the highest number of U.S. layoff announcements for any October since 2003, according to data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The surge is being led by the warehousing and technology sectors, both of which are under pressure from higher financing costs and weakening demand as economic conditions tighten. What stands out is that this spike comes at a time when headline employment figures remain robust, creating a disconnect between official labor data and corporate restructuring trends. Many firms, particularly in logistics and tech, expanded aggressively during the post-pandemic boom, only to face the consequences of overcapacity, slower consumer spending, and profit margin compression in 2024. Historically, similar peaks in layoff announcements—such as in 2001 and 2008—have coincided with periods of economic adjustment or pre-recessionary stress. While the current cycle is different in that the U.S. still shows positive growth, the composition of these job cuts points to structural realignments: automation, AI integration, and a normalization of the bloated hiring seen during the pandemic. In essence, this chart reflects the early tremors of corporate belt-tightening. Even if a full-scale recession doesn’t materialize, the data suggests companies are preparing for leaner quarters ahead—balancing cost discipline with the realities of a slower-growth, higher-rate environment. Source: Bloomberg
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Jon Rhodes
BOLDT BPI • 3K followers
The UK is set to scrap its long-standing £135 low-value import relief, ending the duty-free treatment that fuelled the rise of platforms like Shein and Temu. From 2029, every parcel will face full customs processing—bringing new costs, delays and administrative pressure for retailers, couriers and consumers alike. The move aims to level competition, restore enforceability and raise revenue, but it also signals a broader shift: from frictionless global e-commerce to a world where compliance, resilience and adaptability define competitiveness.
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Paul Anastasiou
Omnilogistx Ltd • 12K followers
Great visiting Mattan David and Digipal today and seeing more of the innovative solutions they’re developing. The move to plastic and the resulting weight reduction is a strong advantage, and the tracking capabilities make the switch even more compelling.
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Paul Austin-Menear
Roast the Post Podcast • 1K followers
A temporary detour from my plan to write about idea validation, given current events. My piece published late yesterday on a way for international brands to minimize the impact of tariffs on your cashflow health through logistics choices for the US market.
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