The peaks and pits of working remotely and how to make it work for you

Posted by Graham Dockrill
On August 28, 2017

As an entrepreneur and sales consultant, I have the luxury of an ever-changing work environment. This ranges across cities, countries and continents, month by month. The variation is great for creative thinking, exposure to new perspectives and endless networking opportunities. It does not however come without trials. The absence of an ‘office’ where you understand […]

How to sell your Grandmother

Posted by Graham Dockrill
On July 22, 2017

A zealous salesperson is often said to be willing to ‘sell their own grandmother, given half a chance’. This may be a humorous and harsh colloquialism but the old adage that ‘cash-flow is the lifeblood of any organisation’ rings true for all businesses the world over. Selling doesn’t come naturally to everyone. Business development, marketing, […]

Making Lemonade – Brexit Opportunities

Posted by Graham Dockrill
On July 7, 2017

Shortly before 12.30pm on 29 March 2017 British Prime Minister Theresa May triggered Article 50. Consequently Britain needs to officially leave the European Union (EU) no later than April 2019. For the next two years, Britain will thrash out a deal for leaving the EU, undoubtedly a lengthy and complicated process. Any deal must be approved by […]

How do you build the fastest yacht in the world? By going slow.

Posted by Graham Dockrill
On July 2, 2017

The beauty of waiting until the last minute to do something is that it’ll only take a minute. Such is the procrastinator’s motto, and it’s mostly tongue-in-cheek. I advocate that procrastinating and going slow makes you more creative. Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) won the 35th Americas cup in amazing style. They are innovative, disruptive […]

The New York Hustle

Posted by Graham Dockrill
On June 27, 2017

If you can make it in New York City (NYC), you can make it anywhere. NYC is one of the most dynamic, creative and busiest places on earth. It requires a certain amount of skill to navigate the business ecosystem and connect with key people of influence. To successfully sell in NYC you need to […]

Buying your first Aston Martin – importing a car from the UK

Posted by Graham Dockrill
On June 4, 2017

One of the more interesting and unique projects we’re working on is the importation of classic motor vehicles and high value near-new cars from the United Kingdom to New Zealand. When buying any used vehicle, the motto of ‘caveat emptor’, a Latin term meaning ‘let the buyer beware’, still resonates strongly. This adage is even […]

GDPR & PSD2 – It’s a big deal

Posted by Graham Dockrill
On May 26, 2017

The European Union (EU) is a prolific producer of legislation. It is recognised globally as a leader in the technology sector for its proactive stance and enforcement of IT law. Two imminent EU policies are set to significantly impact the tech sector. They are General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Revised Payment Service Directive (PSD2). […]

London – the FinTech Capital of the world

Posted by Graham Dockrill
On May 8, 2017

Financial technology, known as ‘fintech’ is a portmanteau of financial technology that categorises the emerging financial services sector. Fintech is one of the fastest-growing areas for venture capitalists. It includes computer programs and other technology used to support or enable banking and financial services. For the past decade, the UK has been leading the world […]

MIFID II – For FinTech Game Changers

Posted by Graham Dockrill
On April 26, 2017

Citrus Tree Consultants is pleased to publish this guest blog written by Nikhil Chouguley, a global expert in MIFID II Investor Protection. MIFID II is a significant financial framework in the Northern Hemisphere and indeed globally. Regulatory product data As MIFIR’s regulatory reporting is deconstructed over East London soya lattes, the better half of MIFID […]

10 things you need to know when setting up a business in the United Kingdom.

Posted by Graham Dockrill
On April 24, 2017

Setting up a business in the UK comes with complexity and pitfalls that you need to be aware of. Rather than spend hours researching what these are, we have put together a list of common key considerations to get you started on your exciting foray into the UK market. You should always seek professional advice […]

“So, what do you do?”

Posted by Graham Dockrill
On April 11, 2017

Networking is one of the foundation stones of business growth for any business. Through networking you will secure new customers, meet new suppliers and build long lasting friendships. Networking is an art and a skill that often does not come naturally to the inventor or the entrepreneur. As an individual you need to focus on […]

Modern day slavery – an age old issue

Posted by Graham Dockrill
On December 3, 2016

The global supply chains that produce and deliver our products are complex. Where complexity lies, so does risk, and with risk comes potential exploitation. The antithesis of exploitation is transparency. Empowered consumers and educated retailers can force change and place pressure on supply chains and manufacturers that don’t comply with the most basic of human […]

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