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I feel in a similar place as early 2008. Then, the world was good but you knew it was unsustainable. In those days, even though the economy was growing and unemployment down – when you did the maths (e.g. the ratio … » Read more…
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Every month Callcredit Information Group (CIG) hold a Board meeting, normally in Leeds, when we review performance of the group, against plan. Around the table are the Executive Team and the non executive directors. We currently have three non execs … » Read more…
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By the time this has got through the thought police I will be on the cusp of my 7th decade. It was a shock, on booking a family holiday for a few weeks time, when my status on the travel … » Read more…
A very good, but strange, start to the year for Callcredit. After the normal explosion of activity in the final quarter, January and February are usually quiet and sleepy. This year, everyone is flat out. Left the office a few … » Read more…
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The old year finished strongly for Callcredit and showed strong growth for both revenue and profit. We are currently closing the accounts on our financial year end – and will have our results out in the next few months. 2012 … » Read more…
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I went shopping to the local Mall on Saturday (two weeks before Christmas). It was very quiet! This could be because of low, low, consumer confidence. It could be that loads of people bought most of their presents over the … » Read more…
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Last month I wrote about how the UK will be a tough old place for many in the next few years. The last few weeks has reinforced this view – that there will be little economic recovery in the next … » Read more…
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My parents were economic immigrants from the West of Ireland, met and married in South East London, worked hard and ensured that their kids got the best education they could – through the Catholic Church. I know it’s fashionable to … » Read more…
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Whenever we present to investors, prospects or customers, what makes Callcredit different – innovation and service are always there. People nod sagely on innovation. Often eyes glaze over when you talk about differentiating through service. I suspect this is because … » Read more…
While I was away losing not too much money at Ascot, Tom and the team launched Noddle. Lots of good feedback, from media, customers and consumer groups. All agree that treating consumers fairly and transparently is a good thing. The challenge … » Read more…
