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James Pinchbeck shared thisI have worked with Beststart Human Resources and Anita Wynne for many years - they are not only great at what they do but also lovely people to work with. Highly recommend them to anyone thinking about applying for this role!James Pinchbeck shared thisAnita Wynne is #hiring. Know anyone who might be interested? This is such a fantastic opportunity....is this you or anyone you know? 👇 click the link below, we would love to hear from you! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eZr2qgMf
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James Pinchbeck shared thisFreelance Equestrian Marketing opportunity My client Jelka and ArenaMate UK are looking for an experienced, hands-on freelance marketing professional to support the continued development of our marketing. My role is focused on strategic marketing and support, working Directors Adrian Hindley and Jared Hindley as well as their marketing agency. They are a family-run equestrian business working across horse welfare, equestrian facilities and arena performance, and we are looking for someone who can help us turn marketing plans and opportunities into consistent activity. The role is likely to include a mix of: Email marketing and newsletters Customer case studies, reviews and user-generated content Website content and updates SEO and GEO/AEO Content and copywriting Marketing technology and platforms such as Canva, CRM/email systems and analytics tools Paid search and digital advertising Support for campaigns, product launches and selected events We are particularly interested in someone with genuine knowledge of the equestrian sector and practical marketing experience — ideally across areas such as show jumping, eventing, dressage, racing/bloodstock, professional yards or the wider horse-owning community. This is a flexible freelance opportunity, initially based around an agreed minimum monthly commitment, with the potential for the role to develop. PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS UK BASED - we are looking for someone that resides in the UK. Please also note we are not looking for agency support or delivery. If this sounds like you — or someone in your network — please message me via LinkedIn or drop me an email at james@pinchbeckma.com for a copy of the fuller opportunity brief. The deadline for applications is Friday 4th September. 🌐 www.jelka.co.uk #Equestrian #EquestrianMarketing #FreelanceMarketing #MarketingJobs #DigitalMarketing #HorseIndustry Emma Balcombe EQuerry / Co Steve Elson The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association British Showjumping The Jockey Club Andrew Diplock Georgia Day Harriet Collins Michael O'Hagan Mark Whyte Cheryl Johns David Jockel
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James Pinchbeck shared thisWhat’s in a name? Quite a lot, when two businesses come together. Having been involved in and advised on a number of mergers and acquisitions, I’ve found that one of the most sensitive questions is often not the valuation, structure or legal documentation. It’s: What are we going to call the business? A name can represent decades of history, reputation, relationships and, for founders and owners, a very personal legacy. But there is also a danger that those closest to a business attach greater importance to the existing name than its customers actually do. So the question shouldn’t simply be: “Which name do we keep?” It should be: “What brand and identity best support what we are trying to create?” Depending on the circumstances, that might mean adopting the acquiring company’s brand, retaining an established name, creating something completely new, combining identities or using a transitional approach. There isn’t one right answer. What matters is making the decision strategically, early and with a clear understanding of whose perceptions really matter. And, importantly, remembering that branding a merger or acquisition is about much more than changing a name or logo. It is about explaining what is happening, why it is happening and what it means for customers, employees and other stakeholders. I explore this in my latest article: What’s in a Name? Branding a Merged or Acquired Business 👉 https://lnkd.in/eTRWswk6 Have you been through a merger, acquisition or rebrand? How difficult was the naming decision? #MergersAndAcquisitions #BrandStrategy #MarketingStrategy #BusinessStrategy #Branding
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James Pinchbeck shared thisIn my capacity as Director of Strategy & Member Engagement for SBC Global Alliance i am working on finding an member firm in Poland, Warsaw to represent this leading association of independent accountancy, assurance and tax advisory firms - if you are interested in conversation and to finding out more please do message me. https://lnkd.in/eZnwEPWQJames Pinchbeck shared thisCould Your Firm Represent SBC Global Alliance in Poland? As SBC Global Alliance continues to grow, we are looking to establish a relationship with a high-quality independent audit, assurance, tax and business advisory firm in Poland, with a particular interest in Warsaw. Poland is an increasingly important market for our international community. Our member firms around the world have clients doing business, investing and operating in Poland — creating a need for trusted, responsive in-country professional advice. We are therefore looking for a Polish firm that can support these international requirements while also providing its own clients with access to trusted advisers across the SBC Global Alliance network. The right firm will share our commitment to quality, independence, collaboration and personal relationships, and have an appetite to engage actively with fellow members internationally. For the right firm, membership offers more than a name on a directory. It provides the opportunity to: • receive and make international referrals • support clients with cross-border requirements • build relationships with independent firms around the world • share knowledge and expertise • develop new international business opportunities If you are a partner in an independent firm in Warsaw or elsewhere in Poland and would like to explore becoming our in-country member, please visit https://lnkd.in/etZvf4Nu or contact:- James Pinchbeck Director of Strategy & Member Engagement SBC Global Alliance james.pinchbeck@sbcglobalalliance.com Local expertise. Global reach. #Poland #Warsaw #Accounting #Audit #Tax #BusinessAdvisory #InternationalBusiness #ProfessionalServices #SBCGlobalAlliance Alto Advisory TIAS Accounting and Legal INTERTAX P.S.A. Dudkowiak & Putyra Business Lawyers Poland KNDP Doradcy Podatkowi Kolibski, Nikończyk, Dec & Partnerzy, EFEKTA Biuro rachunkowe Salvia AIDER GROUP GRUPA POL-TAX savaPartners sp. z o.o. Plich & Partners Sp.K
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James Pinchbeck shared thisSharing this exciting role with my many connections working on the business enterprise spaceJames Pinchbeck shared thisNew Job Opportunity! The University of Lincoln is seeking an experienced business development professional to build relationships with researchers, uncover promising opportunities and connect them with potential customers, partners and licensees. We are also open to applicants who are earlier in their business development career but can demonstrate strong transferable skills and the potential to grow into the full scope of the role. For the right candidate, we may consider offering the post as a supported development opportunity, with appropriate training, mentoring and a structured development plan. This is not an intellectual property or technology transfer role. We are looking for someone who can understand complex propositions, identify potential markets and start productive conversations with external organisations. You do not need previous experience of working in a university. You may currently work in technology, software, engineering, science, healthcare, professional services, innovation or another knowledge-led sector. You will work with researchers and subject-matter experts to understand what they have developed, the problem it could solve and who might benefit from it. You will then research relevant markets, identify suitable organisations and lead early business development conversations. Our specialist Research Commercialisation team will lead on intellectual property assessment, commercial strategy, licensing and contracting. Your role will be to identify opportunities, develop the market and build the relationships needed to move them forward. For a full job spec, expanded details and to apply, please use the link in the comments ⬇️ Reece Leggett Charles Mycroft Vicky Harris #BusinessDevelopment #NewRole
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James Pinchbeck shared thisAnother interesting role for my many finance connectionsJames Pinchbeck shared thisThis is a great role for you if you love technical accounting , the detail and challenges it brings working for very successful business. Please apply via the link in the comments below or drop me a message, looking forward to talking to you.
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James Pinchbeck shared thisAnother great opportunity for one of mymany marketing connections- what a great charity with purpose and community at its heart!James Pinchbeck shared this🚁 Join our team at Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance! We're looking for a Marketing Officer to help tell the stories that matter, engage our supporters, and play a key role in promoting a charity that gives patients their best possible chance of survival and recovery. LNAA is a growing charity with opportunities to make a real impact across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. If you're a creative marketer with a passion for purposeful communications and delivering meaningful campaigns, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/efhSHasZ #MarketingJobs #CharityJobs #MarketingOfficer #NonProfitMarketing #CommunicationsJobs #LincolnshireJobs #NottinghamshireJobs #JoinOurTeam #LNAA
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James Pinchbeck shared thisSharing this great opportunity to join the great team at TANK PR LIMITEDJames Pinchbeck shared thisWe’re seeking an exceptional senior digital PR account director to join our team in Manchester. 🐝 If you would like the opportunity to own the strategy, quality and delivery of digital PR across a portfolio of our key accounts, this role is for you. Find the full job description and how to apply on our website below. https://tank.co.uk/careers
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James Pinchbeck shared thisWhere is your business watering hole? Most businesses can tell you who their target market is. But can you answer a slightly different question: Where do those people actually gather? Which events do they attend? Which networks or professional groups do they belong to? What do they read or listen to? Who do they trust? And where do they go when they need advice, support or ideas? I think these questions are becoming increasingly important. With so much focus on digital marketing, social media and producing more content, it can be easy to concentrate on the platform rather than the community we are trying to reach. Sometimes the best marketing opportunity isn't another campaign or another channel. It could be finding an existing watering hole and becoming a useful part of that community. Or perhaps even creating your own. A roundtable, breakfast briefing, specialist event, newsletter or community that gives the right people a genuine reason to come together. I've explored the idea in my latest article: Where Is Your Business Watering Hole? 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiNNe7Tm #MarketingStrategy #BusinessDevelopment #B2BMarketing #RelationshipMarketing #BusinessGrowth
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James Pinchbeck liked thisJames Pinchbeck liked thisBMP rejoint le réseau de partenaires sélectionnés de Choose Paris Region. Une étape importante pour notre cabinet, qui reconnaît l’expertise développée depuis plusieurs années auprès des groupes internationaux qui s’implantent en France. Choose Paris Region accompagne les entreprises étrangères qui investissent et se développent en Île-de-France. Pour faciliter leur implantation, l’agence s’appuie sur un réseau de partenaires sélectionnés dans les différents métiers dont elles ont besoin. BMP rejoint désormais ce réseau sur les enjeux comptables, fiscaux, sociaux et de structuration. Car une arrivée en France pose très vite des choix structurants : créer une filiale ou une succursale, embaucher les premiers salariés, organiser la paie et les obligations fiscales françaises, tout en continuant à produire les données financières attendues par une maison mère située à Londres, New York ou ailleurs. Ce sont précisément les sujets sur lesquels notre équipe International Business Services accompagne déjà au quotidien des groupes étrangers. Cette sélection nous permet d’intervenir plus tôt auprès de nouvelles entreprises qui s’implantent en Île-de-France et de renforcer le développement international du cabinet. Une belle reconnaissance pour nos équipes !
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James Pinchbeck liked thisJames Pinchbeck liked thisBarefoot or shod? 🐴 One of the most debated questions in modern equestrian management. Over the past decade, barefoot management has moved from a niche approach to a much broader conversation among horse owners, riders and equine professionals. And there are good reasons for the discussion. Barefoot hooves are able to expand and contract naturally during movement, contributing to the hoof's natural shock-absorbing function. The hoof also plays an important role in circulation and interacts dynamically with the ground with every stride. But that doesn't mean shoes are the problem. Shoeing is a management tool, and for many horses it provides valuable protection from excessive wear, mechanical support, or assistance with specific conformational, performance or rehabilitation needs. The reality is that barefoot vs shod isn't as black and white as the debate can sometimes make it seem. There isn't a single approach that is universally best for every horse. Instead, the right decision depends on the individual horse and their circumstances: 🐴 Hoof quality 🌱 Environment and terrain 🏇 Workload and discipline 🦴 Conformation and biomechanics 🥕 Nutrition 🩺 Previous injuries or rehabilitation needs A horse living on varied terrain with strong, healthy hooves may thrive barefoot. Another horse working regularly on hard surfaces, competing at a high level, or requiring additional support may benefit from shoes. Neither approach is inherently right or wrong. Perhaps the more useful question isn't "Should horses be barefoot or shod?" It's: "What does this individual horse need, in this environment?" 📖 We're exploring the science, benefits and considerations behind both approaches in our latest blog. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/esAgH46s #horses #equastrian #horsewelfare #equinewelfare #hoofcare #barefoothorse
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James Pinchbeck liked thisJames Pinchbeck liked thisWhen bank holiday calls….so does homemade afternoon tea 🧁 We have been enjoying Lincolnshire Tea and treats over the weekend ☕ Lincolnshire Tea this way: https://lnkd.in/eP2Czq3a Share your bank holiday plans with us…
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James Pinchbeck liked thisJames Pinchbeck liked thisHey I’m Sarah in this moment I am proud to say that I am the founder of Forget Me Not Reflections. I created a beautifully designed box that holds 52 memory cards to capture stories, moments and memories. No pressure, just easy prompts that help families talk, laugh, remember and connect. 💪 52 create your own conversation starters that can be shared with family and friends.. what will you learn about someone you love. 🔥 Dm for more information or head on over to my website at https://lnkd.in/eGpe7drD In a world where digital gadgets are are distracting us from connection why not choose to do something about it.. Help me spread the word and make time for your people. A gift of words that last forever ❤️ 🥰 ❤️ Thank you for taking the time to listen or read the post. The free thing you can do is share this with someone you would like to learn more about! 🙏 #forgetmenotreflections #preservethepastinspirethefuture #familytime❤️ #laughter #stories
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James Pinchbeck liked thisJames Pinchbeck liked thisWeekend plan: escape to the middle of nowhere, laptop out, finally crack on with some proper work💻🧠👊 Because I write better when I’m relaxed, and nothing does that like fresh air and being near water. A brew, a view and a chance to unravel ☕️🌳🌊 Genius. Absolute genius 👌 Right up until it’s time for action and I’m chasing the signal round like we’re back in the noughties 😬📵🏃 So my family are now having a lovely peaceful weekend without me, while I set off on an adventure to find a coffee shop and rejoin the 21st century 🚗🛜🫶 I hope everyone else’s weekend is going to plan 🤞
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James Pinchbeck liked thisJames Pinchbeck liked thisWe’re delighted to share that Fincyn’s Founder & CEO, Divya Rathnasingh, has been shortlisted for Trailblazer of the Year at the Women in Insurance Awards 2026, sponsored by Canopius. 🎉 What makes this especially meaningful is seeing the Women in Insurance Awards recognise talent and impact not only within established organisations, but also across startups and emerging businesses driving change in the industry. As an early-stage InsurTech and a proud member of Insurtech UK, this is a fantastic milestone for Fincyn. A heartfelt thank you to our partners, mentors, FCA Principal and the wider InsurTech community for your continued guidance, support and belief in what we are building. Congratulations to Divya and all 2026 finalists. We look forward to celebrating in October! ✨ #WIIAwards #TrailblazerOfTheYear #WomenInInsurance #Fincyn #InsurTechUK #InsurTech #InsuranceInnovation #FemaleFounder
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James Pinchbeck liked thisJames Pinchbeck liked thisLast week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Cameron and Digby to The English Distillery for a week of work experience! 👏🥃 During their time with us, they gained hands-on experience across every stage of our business. From learning about the art of distilling and the bottling process of our single malts, to spending time in our warehouses, they experienced first-hand what goes into creating our English whisky. They also spent time with our retail team, helping customers in our shop and packing online orders, giving them a valuable insight into the customer side of the business. In addition to this they also had a brief oversight into the many layers and versions of marketing that are in action to ensure our lovely customers hear from us. We hope their week with us has given them a greater understanding of the whisky, tourist & retail industries, & opened their eyes to the huge variety of careers within it, and helped inspire their future paths. A huge thank you to Cameron and Digby for their enthusiasm, hard work and willingness to get involved. We wish them every success in the future! 👏 #TheEnglishDistillery #WorkExperience #EnglishWhisky #FutureTalent #Learning #BehindTheScenes #WhiskyLife #NextGeneration
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James Pinchbeck liked thisJames Pinchbeck liked thisWe're taking a well-deserved break this Bank Holiday! Our office will be closed while we enjoy a little sunshine (and maybe an ice cream or two!). We'll be back, refreshed and ready to help, tomorrow. Have a fantastic Bank Holiday weekend from everyone at LCS IT Solutions! #BankHoliday #LCSIT #EnjoyTheBreak #LincolnshireBusiness
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James Pinchbeck liked thisJames Pinchbeck liked thisIf you’re looking to develop your career in social media marketing, we have the role for you. We’re looking for a passionate, creative and skilled social media specialist or manager in Nottingham to support our current haul of B2C and B2B clients. Find the full job descriptions and how to apply below. https://bit.ly/4x3YW1s
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