In business, we’re presented with opportunities, and options, on a daily basis. Some of them come from outside, be it from observing what others are doing, or someone making a suggestion, that triggers an idea for us. Others are moments of clarity that pop into our head. A new product or service line. New potential employees, that could add value to our business. A different way of doing things, that might improve output, or efficiency.

I’m 12 or 13 year old, hanging out with some family friends during the school holidays. Their eldest is the same age as me. He’s more of an acquaintance than a friend, but we knew each other reasonably well.

I’m working with a family business at the moment, that I’ve had the pleasure of knowing for more than three decades. Over the last 10 years, we haven’t seen much of each other, however a reach out last year, has put us on the path of working together to build a business that transitions it not only to a new model, but also enables the next generation to take part.

I caught up with a friend and colleague, recently, for coffee. We’ve known each other for yonks. Probably 25 years. We’ve played in the same space, in the same area, for a while, and our professional trajectories, whilst originally quite close, have shot off in two completely different directions.