Military man: Business tips from the battlefield

Jack Downton outlines what business owners can learn from military training to drive their firms forward.

While the usual business tips must not be forgotten, this year business leaders must look beyond the obvious and tackle their strategy from every possible angle.

As a former colonel in the Royal Marines, I am often asked if my military experience can help in solving some of today’s business problems. With increasingly tough pitches and pressures on staff affecting almost every business, there is a lot that business leaders can learn or relearn from the military.

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