Fast tracking growth: SMEs in a post-recession era

In a post-recession era, SMEs are finding new ways to keep their competitive edge

SMEs are achieving remarkable growth by embracing technology and acquiring new customers.

In this roundtable discussion, 12 directors of SMEs from a range of sectors, including Reality HR’s own Laura Davis,  discuss how they are winning business and retaining staff as they grow. IoD director general Simon Walker and BSI marketing director Chris Wright also joined in on the discussion.

SIMON WALKER: “The Institute of Directors has been around for more than 100 years and over that time we’ve represented thousands of business leaders and entrepreneurs. I think what IoD members share from across the decades is a focus on growth, whether that’s personal development or expanding their businesses. That focus on the future has driven them on in pursuit of the next opportunity and we are very conscious there’s no silver bullet or one-size-fits-all for how to achieve growth or build a business.

So I’m always interested to hear from directors who’ve found something that’s worked for them, whether it’s the fundamentals, cutting costs, winning customers, boosting revenues or launching a new product, building a brand, or disrupting their industry – and it sounds as if we’ve got a lot of that here today. Every business has its own blend of what works for them. I think one thing we’d say is that the most successful are those who see opportunities where other people see a challenge.”

To read the full discussion click here or watch the highlights in the video below.