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Non-executives are a luxury few know how to use properly
10th July 2009
By Anastasia Weiner - Business Correspondent, Yorkshire
NON-executive directors (NEDs) are like bidets - quite a few people fancy having one but many don't know how to use them properly - according to Jo Haigh of business advisory firm ATF.
Her comments come on the back of a report commissioned by Sheffield-based MGR - the accounting division of Atf - and Leeds-based hlw McCombie Commercial Lawyers, which showed that business people are more likely to consult their husband/wife or partner for business advice than their NED.
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It's true that NED's can add great value and give excellent support and a sounding board to company directors. The Yorkshire Association of Business Angels has a register of more than 70 angel members who would like to offer their experience and knowledge to companies in the region and help add value.
Barbara Greaves
There is a definite shortage of non execs for growing SMEs. We should have a forum to discuss this topic Colin Glass
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