How to Deliver a Successful Carve-Out: A practical guide for business leaders & private-equity investors.

Published: November 25th, 2025

Following various conversations with clients concerning issues they have experienced with carve-outs, this guide sets out a clear and practical approach to delivering a successful carve-out. It...

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From Hype to Reality: The Emerging AI Technologies That Could Rewrite UK Business Strategy

Published: November 21st, 2025

The AI story dominating headlines today is straightforward: massive models, massive chips, massive investment. Nvidia posts record-breaking results, hyperscalers spend billions on infrastructure,...

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The 2025 Employment Shake-Up: A Survival Guide for Employers

Published: November 19th, 2025

The Employment Rights Bill currently entering its final stages in Parliament, introduces major UK employment law changes in an area which, with one or two exceptions, has been fairly settled for...

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Before You Bring AI Into Your Business, Fix This First

Published: November 3rd, 2025

Many see AI as a gold rush, believing that those who fail to adopt early will be left behind. There’s truth in that, yet the real issue is that no one truly knows how to use AI effectively. A...

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When Internal Procurement Meets External Support

Published: September 22nd, 2025

This article explores how the most successful cost-reduction programmes come not from choosing between internal procurement teams and external advisers, but from combining the strengths of both -...

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Logistics: The Hidden Gold Mine in Your P&L

Published: August 14th, 2025

In nearly 20 years of optimising operating costs, one category has consistently delivered the most transformational profit improvements for our clients: third-party logistics - by a country...

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Rethinking Returns: How Operational Value Creation Took Centre Stage

Published: July 25th, 2025

Over the past few years, Operational Value Creation has emerged as the primary engine of Private Equity (PE) returns, surpassing the traditional reliance on financial engineering. While leverage...

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Why Private Equity Firms Choose ATP as Their Value Creation Partner

Published: June 2nd, 2025

In private equity, value creation is the cornerstone of successful investing. Yet, when portfolio companies face operational underperformance, leadership gaps, or strategic drift, the window to act...

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Unlocking Hidden Profits: The GNFR Opportunity Most Businesses Miss

Published: May 30th, 2025

In today's climate of inflation, rising taxes, and wage pressures, businesses face constant margin erosion. For owners, operators, and investors, the burning question remains: how can you...

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The Art of Strategy…the basic but enduring rules

Published: May 28th, 2025

"The further back I look, the further forward I can see." — these words, often attributed to Winston Churchill, are a powerful reminder that the past holds timeless truths for shaping the...

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Why Perceptions Are More Important Than Facts When Managing People

Published: May 5th, 2025

In people management, perceptions often matter more than facts, as individuals respond based on what they believe rather than what is objectively true. Effective leaders understand that trust,...

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AI in HR: A threat to the profession or the catalyst for it's evolution?

Published: April 28th, 2025

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to rapidly develop, its integration into the workplace is reshaping every function it touches—none more so than Human Resources.

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