CORPORATE BROCHURE
CONTENTS
A UNIQUE & UNIVERSAL VISION
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MEET THE TEAM
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PREFERRED PARTNERS
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UNIQUE VISION Evolve Achieve Protect
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UNIVERSAL VISION TrueTrade Life Audit 50+ Be Interprising The Art of The Adviser Love Your Business
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CONTACTS
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A UNIQUE & UNIVERSAL VISION TOWARDS A BETTER FUTURE
The VISION REPUBLIC organisation was founded to bring success, positivity and equality to people and businesses. We achieve this through a multi-platform approach to development and support, which enables us to create unique value and quantifiable success for all our clients. We are unique. We have a unique set of skills, experience and inspirational business partners. Our organisation breathes and interacts according to an unrivalled set of values. This is our constitution - this is who we are:
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To enable individuals and organisations to achieve success. Enable others to take a balanced view of what is and isn’t working. Maximise performance through strengths and values. Treat everyone equally and encourage others to do the same. Promote positivity, creative and innovative thinking and value driven goals. Stay grounded. Only engage partners who share our ethos and values. Challenge stereotypes, question logic and push boundaries to keep our services fresh, relevant, meaningful and powerful. Be open and transparent in our dealings and be honest about ourselves. Be flexible, inspiring, practical, knowledgeable and humorous in appropriate quantities. Have our income driven by the value we create. Have fun.
With VISION REPUBLIC, you will always know where we want to take you……….towards a better future.
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MEET THE TEAM Janet Harrison (Luminary) Janet describes herself as a success trainer and motivational coach with a track record in developing and delivering innovative and powerful personal development programmes. She is a strong advocate of strengths based learning and development, which is absolutely crucial to the process of achieving success and happiness. She also uses creative techniques to unlock potential and encourage innovation, enterprise and the realisation of ambitions. She is a supporter of CAPP (Centre for Applied Positive Psychology), a volunteer and training provider for the Princes Trust and sharpens her creative skills by offering improvisation workshops, as well as writing screenplays. “The key to the success of Vision Republic is our ability to deliver flexible, creative and potentially life changing programmes on behalf of companies of all sizes. I believe that everyone has great potential, regardless of age, gender or qualifications. For me, helping people to find their sense of purpose in order to reach their full potential is exhilarating”.
Liz Faye (Visionista) Liz has worked in the Financial Services sector for over 23 years and has worked for a number of large employers including, Deloittes, Sedgwick Noble Lowndes and Watson Wyatt. Liz is a fully qualified financial adviser and one of only a handful of advisers within the UK who holds the specific qualification to advise the elderly on issues surrounding care home fees. She also lectures on behalf of the FSA as part of their Money Made Clear campaign and has recently become a regular on various BBC Radio Lancashire programmes as their resident financial expert. “Being a part of Vision Republic enables me to reach as many people as possible due to our extensive partner and client network. I believe that everyone needs access to support of some kind and that is what we do, such as helping people understand care as they get older.”
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MEET THE TEAM Douglas Watt-Dugdale (Revolutionary) Douglas has been a qualified accountant since 2000 having gained a degree in Accountancy & Finance and 3 years experience in practice. For the last 6 years he has worked in the ABL industry as an auditor and client manger for a number of commercial lenders including GMAC CF, Five Arrows CF and Lloyds TSB CF. “Working within and for such a forward thinking organisation really allows me to make a difference to businesses. The depth of our collective knowledge and experience means that we can deliver market leading solutions.�
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PREFERRED PARTNERS At Vision Republic we are advocates of interdependence and are keen to partner with experts in their own field who share the same values as our company and add value to our client’s journey towards success. In addition, we are very aware of our own strengths and enthusiasms as individuals within the business and whilst we may have the relevant skill to complete a task, we see no point in engaging in this task if it does not ‘fire us up’. Surely better to give this to someone who has a passion for it who can give their best to the client and really make a difference. With this is mind, we have spent a good deal of time searching for the right partners who share our value system and enthusiasm for the services and products they provide. We consider them to be among the best in their profession and know that you will too.
Alliance Commercial Finance Limited Commercial Banking Brokerage and Risk Management Andrew Thorp Inspirational Speaker & People Coach Business Rhythms Limited Business Systems Development – Creating Time Caroline McNamee Human Resources Creative Academy People Development through Creative Means Desmond Hickie Leadership and Management Development Gerry Donnelly Risk and Interim Management Mark Williams Social Media Expert & Trainer On Focus Athlete Support Services & Personal Development Through Sport 6
PREFERRED PARTNERS
Palm Financial Care Limited Independent Financial Advisers and Long Term Care Specialists Revolution Corporate Services Limited Business Turnaround Simon Brooke Marketing
For more information about our Preferred Partners look in our Publication Library under Preferred Partners Directory at http://issuu.com/visionrepublic
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UNIQUE VISION We have developed a harmonised approach to developing people and businesses which uses our own REAP ™ philosophy: Review, then Evolve, Achieve and Protect
Using REAP ™, we are able to build strength, durability and most importantly success because we understand that these stages are relevant whether you are working with people or businesses.
We deliver our approach through two streams: DEVELOPMENT – Developing People In line with our constitution, our development stream is unique both in terms of programme content and the innovative nature of delivery. This forward thinking and pro-active approach enables each individual or organisation to achieve success using their key strengths, abilities and values. This ensures not only a more rapid route to success but realises greater job and life satisfaction. This means less absenteeism, employee turnover, disengagement and negativity and better customer evaluations, organisational behaviour, relationships with colleagues and work/life balance.
CORPORATE – Developing Business We have a wealth of corporate knowledge and talent at our disposal which achieves its best impact under REAP ™ because it is formed around our core values and constitution. Our philosophy is that no business can achieve success without the development of the people alongside otherwise significant change/advancement will not be achieved and maintained.
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DEVELOPMENT Age & Diversity Career Change & Support
Evolution is the key ingredient of success, the start point of this process is for each person or business to establish their unique strengths, abilities and values. We will help you with this process and demonstrate how powerful this information is in order to achieve success in life, career progression and in business growth.
Action Learning
CORPORATE Structuring Refinancing Business Development
Evolution is vital, whether it’s growing the bottom line organically, changing products or service lines or moving into other markets or sectors. Making these changes can be difficult and time-consuming, leading most companies to experience growing pains as they take on new challenges. At Vision Republic we will support and advise our clients through these times to ensure that each opportunity is understood and optimised.
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EVOLVE:DEVELOPMENT
AGE & DIVERSITY Pro-active and positive approaches to age and diversity issues within the workplace with existing, groundbreaking programmes making headlines in HR publications.
CAREER CHANGE & SUPPORT Recruitment Services We work alongside other recruiters to assist with their registered candidates to expand skills and likelihood of finding the right job. Skills Assessments – Identifying inherent skills, strengths and passions and how to use these to achieve success. Candidate Mentoring – Guiding individuals to make the most out of career opportunities and providing tailored programmes to ensure that talent is spotted and nurtured. Employer Services We partner with businesses who are recruiting new staff to ensure they get the right candidates, with the right set of skills and strengths. Candidate Search – Assisting employers to choose the right candidates by profiling both the position and the candidate. Tailored Courses – In-house programmes which enable businesses that are recruiting to ensure that any new staff members meet the values of the organisation.
ACTION LEARNING ‘Learning by doing’. Improve performance, develop and improve skills and experience by regular facilitated learning sets.
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EVOLVE:CORPORATE
STRUCTURING Our Transaction Services Team helps companies make acquisitions, disposals and strategic alliances that enable the organisation to move forward. In each case we have the same overriding objective: to help clients maximise the return on their deal. Our range of support includes: • • • • • • •
Strategic review and competitor analysis of your sector. Researching and identifying key targets. Valuation. Transaction structuring, tactics and negotiation. Advice on financing, be it debt or equity. Supervising due diligence, legal and other issues to work towards a successful completion. We can also assist with post-transaction services such as integration of systems and cultures, human resources and business planning.
REFINANCING We use our own panel of both high street bank and independent finance providers to ensure that each client gets the facility that is right for their business. We also have a panel of independent equity investors with wide ranging experience who can be accessed.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Whether it is helping to get new businesses off the ground or consultancy for more mature businesses, we can move plans forward and get you or your client on the path to success.
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DEVELOPMENT Talent Development Creativity & Motivation
Achievement is all about strengthening your teams, establishing a positive culture where people can grow and develop and being recognised for it. Whatever the size of your business, the principals remain the same. Adopt a pro-active approach to development and watch your organisation shine.
Leadership & Management Executive Coaching
CORPORATE Resource Optimisation Financial Management
Achieving your potential and staying there is all about promoting value and values throughout the business; improving productivity, making the most of the supply chain, optimising technology, improving financial systems and creating a winning culture.
IT Strategy Interim Management
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ACHIEVE:DEVELOPMENT
TALENT DEVELOPMENT Everyone has talent. We help them find it and help you see where this fits best within your organisation. Happy people are productive people – it is not all about salaries and bonuses.
CREATIVITY & MOTIVATION Without innovation, businesses stand still. Without happy and motivated employees, there will always be high levels of absence payments, a lack of acceptance of change and poor customer feedback. Vision Republic offer creative and positive solutions to help nurture innovation and promote wellbeing.
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT Identifying what would be an ideal leadership and management model for your business and bringing you closer to that model. Building effective teams and understanding team dynamics and developing effective learning strategies.
EXECUTIVE COACHING One to one high level mentoring and group innovation sessions. Coaching with a difference with practical demonstrations of self development techniques from the masters we all know and admire.
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ACHIEVE:CORPORATE
RESOURCE OPTIMISATION Resource and cost optimisation is a vital tool for driving strategic change throughout the business. We help clients to enhance their efficiency and effectiveness through operating cost reduction, increasing revenue and better management of their business assets.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT We help to build and implement strategies for businesses that increase the value and improve the efficiency of the finance function, drive performance and enhance decision-making within the organisation.
IT STRATEGY IT objectives need to be aligned with strategic and financial business objectives. We can advise on using technology to drive growth, improve business performance and safeguard operational integrity and security.
INTERIM MANAGEMENT Organisations continually strive to improve their efficiency and competitive advantage. Driven by high market and customer expectations, most businesses cannot afford “executive headroom� so issues can arise when troubleshooting is required or bespoke projects need to be managed. An Interim Management role can be quite diverse and include operations, finance, sales & marketing and manufacturing. Providing leadership with clear vision of the desired end; managing change and working with those within the organisation to achieve it.
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DEVELOPMENT Redundancy & Transition IT Skills People & Business Skills
CORPORATE Risk Management Internal Audit
Every business must protect what they have built. This should incorporate a strong and motivated workforce. Building resilience to weather the economic storms and foster goodwill amongst employees, customers and clients is something we would advocate. Famous and respected brands are known for this approach and it is something which businesses of any size can adopt which will add value to the company itself as well as maintaining a value driven culture.
Businesses and their stakeholders must protect what they have built. This involves risk identification and management, establishing clear control systems and communicating the health of the organisation to the outside world. We take a pro-active approach to helping any organisation and its partners understand the situation and create additional strength and value.
Corporate Social Responsibility
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PROTECT:DEVELOPMENT
REDUNDANCY & TRANSITION Re-writing the script in terms of options for the future, including exploring enterprise as an option, personal financial strength and attitude to risk and change of lifestyles. We can tailor specific training needs to suit the individual and situation.
IT SKILLS Desktop Applications, Technical IT, Best Practice Service Management (ITIL), Project Management (Prince2-2009). Tailored IT training solutions both on and off-site.
PEOPLE & BUSINESS SKILLS A wide range of skills training delivered with our own unique style and with powerful results: •
Public speaking and presentation skills – making an impact with an audience.
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Successful people skills – leave behind a great legacy every time.
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Successful networking – internal and external networking with confidence.
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Emotional intelligence – think like a winner.
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Marketing on a budget – generating business through relationship building.
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Linked-in training – how to make the most of this powerful worldwide networking tool.
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Chairing brilliant meetings – the skills required to get the outcome you require.
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PROTECT:CORPORATE
RISK MANAGEMENT We assist and advise businesses, other advisers and lenders to manage risk in any number of scenarios that include: Collateral & Security - Working closely with lenders to appraise the value, validity and enforceability of their client’s borrowing base. Primarily focused on the ABL industry. Finance & Sustainability - Supervision and review of critical information in relation to liquidity and financial conditions with ongoing status reports and collateral assessments. Risk Review – A tailored risk review which concentrates on identifying the key risks within every aspect of the business and developing and supporting strategies to manage them. Management Assessment - Can the client’s management team deliver the strategy that is agreed with the lender? We are able to appraise and work with the company and the lender to ensure that the management team is appropriately skilled for the tasks ahead.
INTERNAL AUDIT In these tough economic conditions and increased globalisation, there are new and emerging risks. Internal audit is becoming a more prominent management tool in this ever-changing environment as many companies are struggling to manage – and sometimes, even to identify the complex risks they face. We provide a range of internal audit services, from outsourcing and co-sourcing, to Sarbanes-Oxley and Quality Assurance Reviews. We go above traditional financial reporting in order to help organisations protect what they have built.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY We are highly committed to helping our clients and all our partners and associates with CSR issues. In our global, media driven times, the way organisations behave and transact business is just as important as what they do. Outside stakeholders are taking an increasing interest in the activity of the company. Most look to the outer circle what the company has actually done, good or bad, in terms of its products and services, in terms of its impact on the environment and on local communities, or in how it treats and develops its workforce.
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UNIVERSAL VISION
The Universal Vision that we have at Vision Republic is to enable everyone to achieve success and access support. Using our unique strengths and those of our partners, we have created specific ‘signature’ programmes and products which demonstrate our values, share our knowledge and most of all, help individuals and businesses achieve success.
TRUETRADE In this unique package we match the needs of one company, with another company’s offerings. Through TrueTrade we help businesses of all sizes obtain goods and services they needed without it effecting cash flow. Bartering via our TrueTrade system is the obvious answer. The system works on a strictly “face to face, 1 for 1” basis, for example, 1 hour of an accountant’s time for 1 print run of 250 business cards. Whatever your business can do, you can trade it for something you need. How does it work? You will need to find out for yourself – but it involves a ‘Barter Board’, a good deal of face to face networking (which is essential to feel comfortable with your fellow ‘trader’) and an ongoing bartering exchange system, which is available outside of the TrueTrade evenings. Traders will also have the opportunity of a speaker slot at the event and will obviously learn a great deal about the concept of giving something back – something we are keen to promote. If you are just setting up a business and are finding those costs excessive or you have an existing business with temporary cash flow issues, you need to register for one of the events. Check out more at www.truetrade.co.uk
For more information about TrueTrade look in our Publication Library at http://issuu.com/visionrepublic
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UNIVERSAL VISION
LIFE AUDIT 50+ When we looked at pre-retirement support for people aged 50 and over, it made us want to weep! These days, people in this age group are simply ‘not old’. Even if they can afford to retire, they are more likely to want to start their own business, volunteer abroad or have a go at achieving a life-long ambition. For those who can’t, thinking about an alternative income stream via enterprise or using transferrable skills to find some other work can be a challenge. We offer a groundbreaking programme which more accurately reflects today’s younger, fitter and more forward thinking generation of pre-retirees. It is proactive, extremely positive and focuses on options and possibilities, post employment: •
Strengths & Motivating Factors - Identifying transferrable skills, strengths and passions and how to use these to achieve success.
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Life Mapping - Exploring the many safe and more challenging options available, post employment. Setting goals and achieving great things.
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Financial Health Check - A practical look at attitude to risk and what is available to finance future ventures.
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Health Assessment - A pro-active look at health issues for those aged 50 and over delivered by a health professional.
Depending on the budget and the amount of time you have to offer your valued employees, we can also organise other modules including: • • •
Texting/mobile phone awareness training Image consultancy Healthy mind, healthy body – more intensive motivational mindset workshops
Full details of this programme and the all the press coverage from HR and business publications can be found at: www.thevisionrepublic.co.uk
For more information about Life Audit 50+ look in our Publication Library at http://issuu.com/visionrepublic
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UNIVERSAL VISION
BE INTERPRISING So popular is our ‘Life Audit’ programme, we have been asked to incorporate elements of this into something which can be delivered to employees of all ages. Something which identifies the strengths, abilities and values of individual employees and tries to align these more closely with the missions and aims of the company. We help employees realise where their real talents lie (that is those which give them real energy, not just something they are good at). We also help employers establish or re-visit their values and aims and try to establish where the synergy lies between employee and employer. If an employee can find their real strengths and tie these in with what the company is trying to achieve, they become more ‘interprising’ as a result. Like entrepreneurs, they will seek out opportunities which benefit the organisation and this is a way of making companies more productive and more profitable. What we have also found is that, naturally motivated, employees have less time off sick, have better interactions with colleagues and produce improved customer service evaluations. We do this by: •
Strengths Assessment - Finding the unique strengths and abilities of each individual.
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Behaviour & Motivation - Establishing a positive mindset and how to create win-win situations.
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Life & Career Mapping - Setting goals in line with personal and corporate strengths and values.
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Intrepreneurial thinking – Seeking out opportunities on behalf of the employer and achieving success through interdependence.
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Rising Stars – Identifying rising stars in organisations and how to harness their talent.
Full details of this programme and the all the press coverage from HR and business publications can be found at: www.thevisionrepublic.co.uk
For more information about Be Interprising look in our Publication Library at http://issuu.com/visionrepublic
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UNIVERSAL VISION
THE ART OF THE ADVISER We are focused on developing support and assistance for other professional adviser sectors to ensure that Age & Diversity is at the forefront of what they do. Financial Advisers - We assist Independent Financial Advisers to expand their practices into the Over 70s market. IFAs are required by the FSA to hold specialist qualifications to advise on this market and so only a handful are able. We educate and facilitate the training of IFAs to ensure that they can access this rapidly growing market within Financial Services and as such ensure that this vulnerable section of society is getting the real help they need. Legal Practices - We help legal practices to make the most of their client bank by educating them to understand the Long-Term Care market. With the advent of new products to the LTC market which require conveyancing, our Advance Team can ensure that legal practices do not miss out on these opportunities. Care Homes – Due to the economic downturn, many within the care home sector have found it increasingly difficult to maintain full occupancy. We can educate owners on to maximise occupancy from their existing waiting list. Insurance Companies - We work in association with a number of leading insurers to enable them to maximise their exposure to the Over 70s market. Full details of this programme and the all the press coverage from HR and business publications can be found at: www.thevisionrepublic.co.uk
For more information about The Art of The Adviser look in our Publication Library at http://issuu.com/visionrepublic
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UNIVERSAL VISION
LOVE YOUR BUSINESS..... ...and increase productivity, develop a winning strategy and motivate your team This powerful one day programme identifies where the natural strengths and skills of your management team meet with personal passions. It is delivered by experts in creativity, psychometrics, personal development and business strategy. Many business owners feel what they ‘love’ to do is very often restricted to outside working hours. Find out that by introducing these elements into your working environment and encouraging your management team to do the same, you can create a strategy for success and have a strong and motivated workforce. We do this by: •
Identifying the strengths, skills and values of the management team and company as a whole.
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Using our own mapping techniques to establish where these attributes converge to provide the most powerful recipe for success
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Working with the company to create a strategy that builds upon this recipe but factors-in any change requirements from the current position.
‘Love your Business’ has been proven to make businesses better as well as getting them through tough times. We do this by maximising the value of the hard and soft assets which already exist and empowering people to achieve their full potential. Very often the component parts and transferrable skills are already in place. It is the ability to think creatively and introduce elements which ‘fire up’ each individual which make a huge difference and will make owners ‘love’ their business. Full details of this programme and the all the press coverage from HR and business publications can be found at: www.thevisionrepublic.co.uk
For more information about Love Your Business look in our Publication Library at http://issuu.com/visionrepublic
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