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"Everyone had a lot to say... he listened to all of it" - Amy Hope on being a Firebird client
What is it like to work with the Firebird Partnership? MD of Artisan Travel, Amy Hope, shares her experience.

Amy Hope
Jan 27, 20234 min read


Data is the answer - An insider's view, Friday 20 January 2023
The game-changing power of data for travel industry regulation.

Matt Purser
Jan 20, 20233 min read


We hold our breath and cross our fingers - An insider's view, Friday 6 January 2023
Will this January be as strong for the travel sector as it has been in the past? Matt Purser assesses the impact of the economic crisis.

Matt Purser
Jan 6, 20233 min read


Should we be looking beyond the UK? - An insider's view, Friday 16 December 2022
Firebird Director Matt Purser considers spreading risk and taking trade beyond the British border.

Matt Purser
Dec 16, 20223 min read


To understand travel you have to live travel - An insider’s view, Friday 2 December 2022
Could a lack of knowledge about the travel industry be causing problems in policy and the media?

Matt Purser
Dec 2, 20223 min read


Are we doing enough for travel agencies? - An insider's view, Friday 18 November 2022
Agencies are a key part of the travel sector - so why aren't they always supported? Matt Purser gives the latest take for Firebird.

Matt Purser
Nov 18, 20223 min read


A refreshing take on cost of acquisition – How one last drink can skew the view
Which of your company’s marketing campaigns are pulling in high-value customers – and which could benefit from a refresh?

Mark Bush
Nov 11, 20224 min read


Tough decisions in travel? - An insider's view, Friday 4 November 2022
We are hearing that “travel is back,” but for some travel businesses, the damage has already been done...

Matt Purser
Nov 4, 20223 min read


Consumer spending habits in the recession – A hunger for “must-have” holidays
14 years since the last global recession, Firebird takes the temperature of the market, and finds an ongoing hunger for holiday travel.

The Firebird Partnership
Oct 24, 20223 min read


What most small and medium businesses don’t do - Profiting from financial preparation
Stewart Lambert explains how too many companies are failing to unlock key opportunities at the bottom line.

Stewart Lambert
Oct 7, 20223 min read


The Great Data Shake-Up – What’s happening, and why it’s crucial for companies
In a landscape that’s quickly evolving, companies need to act fast, and act smart, to maintain a decent footing.

Mark Bush
Sep 23, 20224 min read


Three months to accelerated growth - Introducing the Foundations programme for businesses
Foundations for Growth is a 3-month review process, carefully curated for businesses wanting in-depth analyses of how they are performing.

Ian Finlay
Sep 16, 20223 min read


Travel booking trends for 2022 and beyond - A Firebird insider comments
Chris Thompson shares his expert views on booking trends now, and for the next few years.

Chris Thompson
Sep 2, 20225 min read


The ins and outs of Succession Planning
Charlie Rigby, Firebird associate, discusses the ins and outs of succession planning for leaders looking ahead.

Charlie Rigby
Jul 8, 20224 min read


What I learnt from selling a business without advisers
Chris Thompson describes his experience of selling Ski Famille adviser-free in 2013, and shares the results of his own steep learning curve.

Chris Thompson
May 13, 20225 min read


A spotlight on "economic gloom" - How to react as a business
With consumer confidence at a record low, retail spending down, and inflation now at 7%, Chris Thompson offers his guidance to help business

Chris Thompson
May 4, 20224 min read


Management Buyouts - The Dos and Don'ts
If the chance to take part in a management buyout (MBO) arises, don’t allow the opportunity to drop...

Stewart Lambert and Ian Finlay
Apr 20, 20224 min read


"What makes a good NED?" - How to choose the right non-executive director for your business
If you’re looking for a non-executive director for your company, there are various considerations to keep in mind.

Steve Allen
Mar 30, 20224 min read


"Why do I need a NED?" - How a non-executive director can help your business
Wondering what a non-executive director could do to boost your business and team? Steve Allen, Director of Firebird, explores the subject.

Steve Allen
Mar 23, 20223 min read


Selling Your Business - The process explained
Selling your business can be a daunting prospect, but with the right support and people in place it needn’t be a trial. Firebird Director...

Stewart Lambert
Mar 9, 20222 min read
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