2019 represented the end of fdu’s first decade in Professional Services, and it has been a whirlwind 12 months. Despite economic and political uncertainty, the business world managed to forge ahead and fdu enjoyed a successful, stimulating and interesting year, with exciting prospects for [...]
fdu has always been a supporter of grassroots football and its emphasis on learning and development. The fdu-sponsored Maccabi London Lions U10s Blues 2018/2019 season was full of ups and downs, but the team never lost its purpose; to develop as players by relishing [...]
fdu has always championed the development of teamwork, discipline and self-confidence through sport. Sponsoring the Saracens ARFC Minis 2019 Easter Rugby Tour is part of our support for sport at grassroots level. Saracens Minis Rugby is all about giving children the room to expend [...]
Celebrating fdu's first decade in business this year, we are finding George Friedman's quote to ring true. In 2009 I knew I wanted to do something interesting in the search and recruitment environment. In the service-based industry, I wanted to stand out as the [...]
Looking back on our decade in business this year, it is clear that the driving force behind our vision has always been the quality of our relationships with all our stakeholders; our Clients, Candidates, Partners and Suppliers. We never work in isolation and are [...]
We are a few days into the new year already and with an eventful one ahead, we have picked three ideas to focus on to make 2019 not only a successful year, but a results-driven and satisfying one as well. Take stock Avoid getting [...]
With all the news of now swirling around us and business, political and sporting events already racing relentlessly ahead into 2018, we at fdu are taking a moment to reflect upon a few basics to help us all strive forwards and achieve our goals [...]
Robust financial management in the Not For Profit sector has again come under the spotlight with yet another charity recently collapsing due to ‘critically weak financial controls’. While good governance and strong leadership are an intrinsic part of running a successful Not For Profit [...]
Over the years I cannot tell you how many times I have heard business leaders of growth companies declare, “I wish I had hired a high calibre Finance Director earlier” or “I wish I had shored up Finance earlier”. In my experience, failing to [...]
Year End is always a stressful time, no matter how thorough the preparation. As a CFO or Finance Director, while resolutely ticking items off your list, you might still be grappling with many Year End issues such as paying your vendors, scrutinizing your balance [...]