Oli Ballard

Bristol

Founder and Director at Business Leader UK

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Navigating Economic Uncertainty: The Role of Fractional CFOs in Risk Management

Jan 4, 2024 | businessleader.co.uk | Oli Ballard

Economy & PoliticsEntrepreneurshipFinancial ServicesSponsored Economic uncertainty inevitably challenges small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which commonly cannot afford full-time, high-level financial executives. In such turbulent times, a Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays a vital role, especially in risk management.
Golf Tour Industry Set To Boom In Value Following The Emergences of LIV & New The European Players

Dec 18, 2023 | businessleader.co.uk | Oli Ballard

The last year has seen major disruption within the golf business industry. The emergence of LIV Golf has commercialised the industry and both prize and appearance fees for players have rocketed at levels never seen before. LIV is backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF). It’s a sovereign based fund that pays huge sums to players.
Sponsored - Why Your Insurance Company Needs an underwriting decision engine

Dec 10, 2023 | businessleader.co.uk | Oli Ballard

In the dynamic landscape of the insurance industry, staying ahead of the curve is not just a competitive advantage; it’s a necessity. One of the pivotal tools that insurance companies can leverage to streamline their operations, enhance risk assessment, and optimise decision-making is an underwriting decision engine (UDE).
Sponsored - What is a Commercial Property?

Dec 10, 2023 | businessleader.co.uk | Oli Ballard

A commercial property usually refers to a type of property which is used for commercial purposes and to generate a profit. Commercial properties encompass shops and offices but, depending on the property type, could also cover some residential properties.
How to get ready for the Digital Markets Act with Usercentrics: Europe's new privacy law creates a revenue risk for millions of businesses

Dec 3, 2023 | businessleader.co.uk | Oli Ballard

Creative IndustriesSponsoredWorld Business This article is by Tilman Harmeling, Senior Expert Privacy at UsercentricsAt first glance, the European Union’s new privacy law, the Digital Markets Act (DMA), might seem like it’s only relevant to a few companies. After all, the European Commission specifically designated only six “gatekeepers”: Alphabet (Google, Android, YouTube), Amazon, Apple, ByteDance (TikTok), Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) and Microsoft (LinkedIn).
From pizza deliveries to CEO: The rise of Matchroom Boxing CEO Frank Smith

Nov 28, 2023 | businessleader.co.uk | Oli Ballard

Relentless. It’s a word that is perfect to describe Barry and Eddie Hearn – the father and son duo behind Matchroom, a business that is continuing to innovate in sport. Not only that – it’s one of the fastest growing businesses in the UK and profitable. Frank Smith joined the business as a teenager and has witnessed a raw family business grow into the sophisticated international juggernaut it is today. He has risen through the ranks to become CEO of Matchroom Boxing.
Liverpool firm start major £3.5million redevelopment of abandoned Toxteth hotel into 25 luxury apartments

Nov 28, 2023 | businessleader.co.uk | Oli Ballard

Liverpool firm EW Developments has started construction on a major £3.5 million redevelopment of Jamaica House in Toxteth. Jamaica House – on Upper Parliament Street, which has been left derelict and abandoned but was originally a key part of the Liverpool 8 community – will be transformed into 25 luxury apartments. Opened by Leonard Airborne in the 1970s, Jamaica House become a thriving nightclub venue in L8.
Sponsored: Introducing The BoxCo: Transforming Self-Storage with Tech

Nov 28, 2023 | businessleader.co.uk | Oli Ballard

SponsoredTechnologyTransport & Distribution A Fresh Approach in a Digital AgeIn an era dominated by instant deliveries and digital convenience, The BoxCo. emerges as a game-changer in the self-storage industry. With a vision to revolutionise the way we store our personal items, The BoxCo. is a breath of fresh air in a sector that’s ripe for a tech makeover.
PR leader helps Football For Change raise £1.1 million in three years

Nov 27, 2023 | businessleader.co.uk | Oli Ballard

Leisure & TourismNorthSponsoredSport Leading PR firm This Generation Communications has delivered its third annual Football For Change gala, helping the charity raise £1.1 million in three years. TGC founder Dan Hughes launched the Football For Change initiative in 2021, alongside Liverpool FC defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, Leicester City star Conor Coady and Sky Sports presenter Jamie Carragher.
ABC Finance and Uswitch collaborate to launch revolutionary invoice finance tool

Nov 21, 2023 | businessleader.co.uk | Oli Ballard

Financial ServicesFundingNorthTechnology ABC Finance is thrilled to announce its partnership with Uswitch, one of the UK’s leading comparison and switching services. The partnership will see Uswitch offer invoice finance through ABC Finances online invoice finance comparison tool. Key Features of the partnership:• A first-of-its-kind platform, now with the extensive reach of Uswitch.