Nick Bates & the Male Ostrich Paradox

This is a Forward Ladies Event.

Lunch with Nick Bates, as he explains the paradox of the male ostrich
during today's economic climate.

Nick Bates is national head of Irwin Mitchell's commercial litigation department and a partner in Leeds.

During this speaker led lunch Nick will discuss why he feels that female
business leaders have the edge on their male counterparts in times of
economic turmoil.

These are difficult times for many businesses at the moment. Customers are nervous, suppliers are demanding their money quicker than ever, and the supply of credit essential to many businesses has dried up. It's a tough time for many but tougher than ever for the many male ostriches apparently frequenting our businesses these days.

Recent research showed that men are two and half times more likely to be involved in insolvency. That will certainly have ruffled a few male feathers in a few boardrooms. But importantly, the figures from Tenon Recovery also showed that their female counterparts may have a crucial advantage in navigating the choppy waters ahead. They are far more likely to take the sensible, and the necessary, step of taking advice to secure the future of their business and are also much more likely to make a plan - and then stick to it.

The message that sends to businessmen across the region is clear. This is not a time for sticking your head in the sand. Now times are tough, this is the perfect opportunity to start getting your business in order, for doing the things you put off when the good times were in town.

The event is to take place at Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, 2 Wellington Place, 2nd Floor, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4BZ

Price: Members £12 (inc VAT) Non-Members £18 (inc VAT)

For further information and to book this event please visit the Forward Ladies website.