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Paul Hargreaves says that consolidation inevitably follows when companies become larger.

Is there a place for emoting within business or should we leave our emotions behind when we start our journey to work on a Monday morning? In Paul Hargreaves' view, most people would far rather work for a boss who they feel cares for them and others, rather than a rather distant robot-type figure!

Paul discusses calculated risks being a necessity to make a proper business.

Paul Hargreaves explains how having a huge pay gap between the top and bottom creates resentment, unhappiness and lack of productivity. 

Paul Hargreaves says we need to entice consumers into our retail outlets more by persuading them that not everything within them is expensive. 

Paul Hargreaves tells us about a meeting with Ecotricity - one of those ground-breaking businesses that is leading the way in changing the world for better.

Many butchers have realised that stocking products other than meat to increase basket spend is essential, and may even make the difference between profit and loss. Read what two of our customers said...

Paul discusses the annual NISA show, their spectacular Gala Dinner, mergers, and whether this means there will be more consolidation amongst smaller wholesalers.

The number of butchers has decreased by over 10,000 in the last 30 years, but it tends to be the ones offering quality that remain.  Even more reason, then, to supplement the offering by also stocking a range of complimentary products available through Cotswold Fayre.

Paul explains, there is a tremendous responsibility as company directors or owners for the people within your company. Are your team thriving under the culture you have set?