Round Table: Cutting Costs From Your Business (Darlington)

Every business goes through cycles where they need to consolidate, re-group and review spending. As a business owner this can be especially challenging, especially if you need to reduce your headcount. Which areas of the business do you hold back on and which do you push forward? That’s the essence of this round table.  

Join us for a dynamic discussion hosted by Richard Bradley – Managing Director of Dyer – as we explore the critical topic of cost management. Richard will guide the conversation in a small group of like-minded entrepreneurs, helping you maximise your resources and futureproof your business. 

Our discussion will be guided by the following conversation points:

Conducting a spending review
It's likely that all your costs have a value so how do you decide on which areas of spending you should prioritise reviewing?  We’ll explore smart approaches to spending.

Involving the right people in financial decisions
Who In your team should have a seat at the table when it comes to cost-cutting decisions? We’ll dive into the key roles and perspectives that can help ensure financial decisions are well-balanced across the business.

Maintaining morale while managing costs
Cutting costs shouldn’t come at the expense of team morale. How do you keep your people engaged and focused when they see the business tightening its belt? We’ll discuss strategies to keep motivation high, reinforce your vision and maintain a strong culture through financial challenges.  

This round table is best suited to entrepreneurs looking to gain real-world insights from their peers on smart and effective ways to cut costs. It will provide a powerful platform to exchange ideas, giving you practical and actionable insights to make smarter financial decisions. Save your seat today. 

About Our Host
With over 20 years of Director-level experience driving change and success in European and UK manufacturing sectors, Richard Bradley has consistently demonstrated transformative leadership. Since 2008, he has held senior roles and, in June 2013, led a successful management buyout (MBO) at Dyer Engineering, delivering meaningful impact across the Rail, Energy, and Defence industries, while strengthening the team and supporting the local community.

Based in County Durham, Dyer Engineering partners with industry-leading OEMs such as Hitachi, Cummins, Baker Hughes and Caterpillar, solving complex engineering challenges and specialising in the manufacture of machined metal components and fabrications to advance the global engineering industry.

As Managing Director, Richard has led Dyer’s journey as a global partner while championing innovation and growth within the manufacturing sector. His strategic vision over the past 18 months has delivered measurable success, cementing his reputation as an inspiring leader in UK manufacturing.

The Small Print 
Our round tables are shaped by the insights and experiences of attendees, so while we aim to cover the topics above, we may also dive into other related areas during the session. 

Due to limited capacity round table discussions are exclusively for entrepreneur members only. Guests or substitutions are not allowed.