Tuesday 15 December 2015

TMS in the Bored room...

This week sees Head Turna in a Board meeting every day, the Festive season requires firm leadership and concise Christmastime reporting - 2016 is just around the corner so no one should be taking their eyes off the (snow) ball!

Thursday 10 December 2015

TMS celebrate in Manchester

The TMS board returned to the North following their success at the Deal Makers awards, to celebrate another successful year involving many interesting turns...Several businesses are following the Trend and turning towards TMS to help them recognise their true potential...2016 is filling up fast!

Tuesday 1 December 2015

The Advent Trend...

The start of Advent sees TMS pushing for better, higher results in all business areas - the Trend turkey needs to grow a lot more before the deal reaches the table...The award season is over, Head Turna is now striving towards 2016 targets.

Tuesday 24 November 2015

TMS attend Tipi tribute

One of the coldest nights of the year saw Head Turna in the Cotswold groove, alongside BBC composers and music gurus...'boogie' was the answer to staying warm!

Tuesday 17 November 2015

TMS acheive another turnaround target.

The TMS team are clearly in the fast lane given the latest profit forecast of a current 'Business in Turnaround'. Head Turna has moved up a gear as the number of business sale preparations increases...This is the time to reduce unnecessary costs, those Christmas bonus's need to be performance related - not just festive presents!

Wednesday 11 November 2015

TMS take a stand at the Classic Car Show

The TMS teams will be in full force at the NEC Classic Car Show this weekend...as both spectators and promoters. Head Turna will be watching the performance of his new business venture TMS Car Storage as his new graduate takes the drivers seat!

Wednesday 4 November 2015

Head Turna presents...

Trend Management Services' business icon, Gordon Matthew, has been invited to present and share his business transformation expertise at a prestigious event led by Steele Raymond LLP partners. Essential for those who want to exit BIG!

Wednesday 28 October 2015

TMS launch TMS Car Storage

The Head Turna apprentice, Glen Matthew, was the star of the show last Thursday at the launch of TMS Car Storage, a premium car storage facility for your Pride and Joy. Over 60 guests enjoyed an evening of car envy, entertainment and celebration of the new business venture.

Tuesday 20 October 2015

TMS on the Shortlist...

While congratulations continued to roll in following the Deal of the Year Award, the TMS team were delighted to be informed they are on the Shortlist for the prestigious Institute for Turnaround Awards which will take place on 24th November...don't look round - look up because that is the only way Trend Management Services are heading!

Tuesday 13 October 2015

North West Dealmakers Awards 2015 - And the winner is...



The TMS team, together with Better Capital, received Deal of the Year (sub £10m) award for their involvement in the successful sale of Calyx Managed Services to MXC Capital earlier this year. Get in line for the next 10 million...

Wednesday 7 October 2015

Head Turna on a Vespa...

The Majorcan mountains and their hairpin turns were the perfect setting for the TMS key business driver, to demonstrate his ability to manoeuvre a Vespa to the summit and with a passenger on board. Definitely the best way to enjoy the views....

Tuesday 29 September 2015

TMS provide Better reporting...

The TMS direct hands-on approach to establish a clear position of Business Performance has a proven track record. The business reporting structure clarifies priorities and enables management to have an objective view of performance - as a result, the written reports format (copyright Head Turna) has now been adopted by stakeholders...sustainable long-term business growth just keeps looking Better. 

Wednesday 23 September 2015

Silverstone beckons TMS

The TMS team are lucky enough to be invited to the exciting penultimate BTCC race weekend at Silverstone...the title battle is as close as it can get, even Head Turna doesn't know which way it will turn. Five former champions will go head to head...the ultimate 'drive to succeed'! And we can offer them a place to store their cars too...www.tmscarstorage.co.uk

Tuesday 15 September 2015

Head Turna goes the extra mile...or 5!

The TMS guru, Gordon Matthew, took part in the MacRide 100km last weekend and made it to the finish in a record time of 1 hour 57 minutes, despite a 5 mile detour due to missing signage. It just goes to prove that Head Turna will always move forward and get to the right position no matter what!

Monday 7 September 2015

TMS entertained by Lord and Lady Verney

The new TMS team venture, TMS Car Storage, was in pole position at the Classic and Vintage Car Show hosted by Lord and Lady Verney on Claydon Estate yesterday. Cream teas, Pimms and immaculate storage solutions were all on offer.

Tuesday 1 September 2015

Business in Barcelona

The TMS team saw FC Barcelona beat Malaga 1-0 in their opening game in La Liga, the ultimate dream team were on target as usual with a fine display of skill, drive and performance...just what Head Turna ordered!

Tuesday 25 August 2015

TMS turn in another direction

The TMS team will be expanding from September 1st, as graduate number one drives the company into another dimension...TMS Car Storage. The premium car storage facility will provide a safe, secure, site for high performance, vintage and any other treasured vehicle. Stay focused - the launch is not to be missed!

Tuesday 18 August 2015

TMS head to Holland

Head Turna is not averse to going Dutch which is good news for the Netherlands...an opportunity has been spotted but business drivers are in short supply...TMS will move up a gear to provide the organisation with a new route.

Tuesday 11 August 2015

Head Turna 21 again...

This weekend saw Head Turna keeping the groove for the Manchester Business School graduates who were celebrating the 'HT' junior 21st, moving onwards and upwards the potential entrepreneurs partied from Stratford to Birmingham in style!

Tuesday 4 August 2015

Ride London 100 - Done!

Head Turna has completed the Ride London 100 for the third year running, in a record time of 5 hours and 28 minutes. The Turnaround guru wasted no time powering up Box Hill to a sprint finish along the Mall, raising over £1000 for his local First Responder charity. Go Gordon!

Monday 27 July 2015

Head Turna...a perfect Example!

TMS leader, Head Turna, braved the Magaluf strip to join the ecstatic audience at BCM with Example. Even John Bishop took to the floor with a closer look at DJ Wire in the booth. It was just 'One More Day' with the 'Kids Again'!

Tuesday 14 July 2015

TMS at MBS

The TMS team were able to view a multitude of potential recruits at the Manchester Business School graduation ceremony on Friday. Young, hungry, business-minded (almost) professionals were in abundance - a perfect fit for fresh ideas.

Tuesday 7 July 2015

TMS in Tour de Cotswolds

Gordon Matthew was back in the saddle once more, cycling 150 miles in 2 days to raise money for NSPCC. The TMS main man also managed to climb over 4000 feet over the weekend ride...the only way is up for our King of the Hill business guru!

Friday 3 July 2015

One across (8) - company leader

The TMS founder, Gordon Matthew, has been appointed non-executive director of Crossword Cyber Security. He will be providing solutions to sales, operations and key company objectives in their drive to complete all the clues.

Tuesday 23 June 2015

TMS cross the line

TMS turnaround expert, Gordon Matthew, will be providing the perfect non-exec solution to a Southern based technology company who want to find answers quickly, to enable successful business growth. The clue is in the question...

Wednesday 17 June 2015

TMS can Relate...

The TMS Head Turna has demonstrated a flair for relationship management as well as business genius. The current non-exec chairman of Manchester based m-hance, has secured an unprecedented Microsoft agreement with a credit rating in excess of £1 million...business indicators have never looked so good.

Thursday 11 June 2015

TMS - Turnaround of the Year nomination

In light of the successful TMS re-structuring and business re-alignment of m-hance, the rapid re-incarnation of this SME has been selected as a candidate for the Institute for Turnaround - Turnaround of the Year...Head Turna continues to consolidate on his consistent positive impact on the IT business world.

Tuesday 2 June 2015

TMS impress Megabuyte

The turnaround facts speak for themselves as Megabuyte report on the transformation of m-hance since TMS's Head Turna has put the brakes on decline and driven the company back on track. "with the company back to profitability and generating cash....m-hance is in considerably Better shape than it was 12 months ago". Capital job!

Wednesday 27 May 2015

TMS to check out Lugano graduates

The TMS team have been invited to attend The American School in Switzerland (TASIS) graduation ceremony this weekend...Head Turna's professional reputation has gone global!

Tuesday 19 May 2015

We are the Champions!

Turnaround success has it's rewards...Head Turna is now see as an Operating Champion by a Corporate Partner of the Institute for Turnaround. The Trend Management Services guru is truly top of his game.

Tuesday 12 May 2015

Head Turna - Lean and Mean

Focussing in on costs and efficiency, Head Turna is staying on track for increased business performance and sale driven targets. New assignments are finding there is no room for complacency in the Head turnaround world...KPI's are crucial to success, so start looking for them now!

Tuesday 5 May 2015

TMS travel far...

The TMS team were given the VIP Tour of Claydon House at the weekend, by the former butler no less....they were indeed Far from the Madding Crowd! Rain stopped filming of the garden walk, but there is always next time and an afternoon tea!

Tuesday 28 April 2015

TMS Drive on...

The business Trend seems to be focussed on sell or be sold...TMS will continue to drive a hard bargain on both sides of the equation...so don't take your eyes off the final number. 

Tuesday 21 April 2015

Heading for the road

The sun is out, the allure of 2 wheels beckons... Head Turna on a Harley...don't blink or you will miss him on the black stuff...Driving yet another hard bargain!

Friday 17 April 2015

London Calling

While basking, Barbados style, in the glory of a successful sale, the TMS team have been asked to drive a London-based business to the nearest exit! Looks like Head Turna could be heading south for some time...

Tuesday 24 March 2015

Business Building on the block

New projects are stacking up for TMS guru, Gordon Matthew. London looks a likely base for the next head turning chapter...

Wednesday 18 March 2015

Head Turna celebrates success

With an efficient profitable sale of one business; and a new high powered CEO installed at a newly transformed IT house - Head Turna has good reason to celebrate in Australasia this week...keep focussed on those margins though, or the TMS guru will be saving your costs!

Tuesday 10 March 2015

Head Turna takes a view at The Lowry

The business transformer, Head Turna, has been invited to a selected business leader lunch at The Lowry, Manchester. The new management must recognise they need input from someone who knows what excellent service looks like...

Tuesday 3 March 2015

Companies turn to TMS

Following the successful sale of Calyx last month, TMS guru Gordon Matthew is in demand with several company heads turning in his direction...he can turnaround, turn it up and get a re-turn, it's time to act if you want in on the action!

Tuesday 24 February 2015

Head Turna secures successful sale.

A 6 day working week resulted in the completion of a well-managed sale of Calyx Managed Services to MXC Capital. The turnaround and restructuring of Calyx,  provided a solid basis to ensure a successful sale of this well established ICT services provider. Time to Head in a new direction...

Tuesday 17 February 2015

TMS cross the border.

The TMS team will be travelling North this week - Manchester and Glasgow are the destinations of choice...Head Turna is looking for new opportunities and meeting old friends - if you want a step up the ladder you know where to go.

Tuesday 10 February 2015

Head Turna hands over

Following the successful turnaround of a Manchester-based software solutions company, it is time to hand over the reins to the new CEO...but don't worry Head Turna will be looking over his shoulder for at least the next 6 months!

Tuesday 3 February 2015

Opening night for TMS

This weekend sees the opening of trendy Tapas restaurant - Mandia, and with the TMS team guest listed, it is going to be a night full of successful samples, and prime examples...a head turning experience.

Tuesday 27 January 2015

The search is over...until next time

The TMS search party has come up trumps with the impending appointment of another potential business leader. Guru, Gordon Matthew, has turned this Manchester based company on it's head, all it needs is a top man...let's hope he says 'Yes'.

Tuesday 20 January 2015

Haggis is on the Agenda

With Burns Night this weekend, the TMS head guru Gordon Matthew will be refining his broadest Scottish tongue in preparation for a presentation with a difference....haggis, a dagger, neeps and tatties will take front stage!

Tuesday 13 January 2015

Head Turna back at the Turntable...

Keep in time this weekend when TMS Head Turna sets the pace for Ardencom...you don't want to miss a beat!

Thursday 8 January 2015

TMS January Sales

A New Year sale strategy is well underway, the Manchester monopoly is gaining interest from numerous interested parties...2015 promises to be a year of new ventures so keep your eyes (and options) wide open!