Pavlo Phitidis

2 months ago | elitebusinessmagazine.co.uk | Pavlo Phitidis

Rising U.S. tariffs are set to disrupt global supply chains, tighten margins, and push inflation and interest rates higher. For exporters, this means higher costs and unpredictable market conditions. The key to thriving in this environment is resilience—guarding against risks while seizing new opportunities. A brand exporting manufactured products must act decisively to keep operations agile, cost-efficient, and market responsive.

Dec 20, 2024 | elitebusinessmagazine.co.uk | Pavlo Phitidis

In response to the Labour budget, I recently facilitated a roundtable engagement with angry business owners. The deeply furrowed brows of concerned senior leaders concluded with a paradigm shift that opened new growth pathways. WATCH more on this hereThe recent UK budget and tightened employment laws may feel like an attack on business, but they also present an opportunity to redefine how we structure our organisations.

Nov 12, 2024 | elitebusinessmagazine.co.uk | Pavlo Phitidis

As business leaders we face constant decisions, information, and pressures, leaving many exhausted and disillusioned. While it might seem like an inevitable part of business, this mental drain has a specific cause. George Parsons’ research into cognitive overload tells us that our brains can only juggle so much at once. When flooded with demands, we slip into a “freeze, fight, flight, or fawn” state, similar to how the body reacts under threat.

Sep 30, 2024 | elitebusinessmagazine.co.uk | Pavlo Phitidis

The highest nutritional value of a meat sandwich is the meat. Its high protein and minerals outweigh the high-carb content of its neighbours. Most economies are like meat sandwiches. The UK’s economy is a sizable one, with 5.59 million businesses employing 27 million people and generating a hefty £ 4.5 trillion annual revenue. The bottom slice of bread makes up the largest segment of business: the 5.3m sole proprietors and micro-enterprises who employ, on average, 1.6 people each.

Aug 30, 2024 | elitebusinessmagazine.co.uk | Pavlo Phitidis

Achieving industry leadership is not trivial in the business world. Yet, when asked about their future ambitions, many state they want to be ‘a leading business in the industry’ or ‘the industry leader in XYZ’. Given this propensity and to not trivialise this achievement, let’s dig into what it truly means to be a leader in your industry and outline practical steps to move from a vague vision statement to a measurable and achievable business objective. What does it mean to be a leading business?