Pictured: (l-r) John Rouse, Wright Hassall, Sir Peter Rigby
and Nick Abell, Wright Hassall
Small and medium size businesses tapped into the knowledge of
the head of Europe's largest independent IT company at an event
hosted by a Midland law firm.
Sir Peter Rigby, chairman and chief executive of SCC, and one of
Europe's top entrepreneurs addressed those looking to grow their
companies at Wright Hassall's fourth Wright Business Breakfast.
Launched in March, Wright Business Breakfast seminars are
designed to give small and medium enterprises the opportunity to
hear from successful business professionals and legal experts in
order to help them learn about how to develop such companies.
Sir Peter spoke about the process of building a new business and
the importance of being creative in difficult market
conditions.
He said: "Taking any business from a modest beginning to a world
class organisation is a thrilling and action packed journey.
"Business has never been more challenging than it is today, more
than ever it is not enough just to have a good idea or a product.
This has to be coupled with investment, marketing, sales effort,
technical support and after sales service to ensure sustainable
growth and profitability.
"To find and keep good customers, partners and alliances in a
challenging environment demands not only excellent customer
relationships but also agility and vision.
"You must always look to introduce innovation through new
services and fresh ways of doing business but most importantly
always have a close eye on what your competition is doing."
Nick Abell, senior partner at Wright Hassall, said Sir Peter was
the perfect fit for the event given the way he built up his
business and the success he has achieved.
He said: "It is well documented how Sir Peter built his business
up from an initial investment of just £2,000 to one that now
turns over £.3billion.
"His case is a perfect example of how to develop a business that
can grow and grow, from relatively low-key beginnings.
"He shared some his of experiences from a hugely successful
career in business and I know all in attendance found it very
useful.
"In particular he gave an insight into some of the methods he
used to lay the foundations for his business empire.
"But I think the aspects of his speech people found most
interesting were his views on how to manage a business and keep it
moving in the right direction in times of recession.
"Everyone who was there will take something away from the
seminar which will help to bring their particular business on and
that is exactly what we are trying to achieve so the event was a
huge success and I would like to thank Sir Peter once again."
For more information on future Wright Business events call 01926
880793 or email caroline.venuto@wrighthassall.co.uk.
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