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Michael Taylor

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Michael Taylor’s Biography

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Hi, I'm Michael. As far back as I can remember I've always been a journalist at heart.
Since December 2022 I've been the editor of TheBusinessDesk.com, a business news website and events company.
I got a threat of an injunction on Day Four, and am determined to expose wrong 'uns and fight for the truth.
I worked in academia for five years, and co-founded the MetroPolis think tank at Manchester Metropolitan University, started the Discuss Manchester debate forum in 2013 and had my debut novel …

Michael Taylor’s Journalist Portfolio

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230 years and bust?

230 years and bust?

As the Chamber of Commerce appoints administrators, we ask if it's really all over for one of the city's most…

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The Monday Interview: Emma Jones, Small Business Commissioner | TheBusinessDesk.com

The Monday Interview: Emma Jones, Small Business Commissioner | TheBusinessDesk.com

A topical interview with Emma Jones, the government's small business commissioner.

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How prolific lies and a missing £13.7m resulted in 22 month jail sentences for Inc trio | TheBusi...

How prolific lies and a missing £13.7m resulted in 22 month jail sentences for Inc trio | TheBusi...

But why did it take a private prosecution to see Scott Dylan jailed?

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Northern Spin Extra: Andy Burnham

Northern Spin Extra: Andy Burnham

A deep and long interview with Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, on the Northern Spin Podcast on…

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Chasing Waterfalls with Michael Taylor - Outdoor Licence

Chasing Waterfalls with Michael Taylor - Outdoor Licence

If you're looking for travel tips then OG member of the Outdoor Licence hiking collective and real deal journ…

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Staring into the soul of Dominic McGregor

Staring into the soul of Dominic McGregor

The Fearless Adventures founder has come a long way since he and his mate Steven Bartlett left Social Chain

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Articles

Why Hospitality Outperforms: Culture as a Performance System

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| HospitalityNet
The article argues that hospitality outperforms other industries not through better strategy but by operationalizing culture via six disciplines: visible leadership, daily routines, clear standards, empowerment, real-time feedback, and team systems. By Michael J Taylor, Regional General Manager, Pyramid Global Hospitality Photo by Pyramid Global Hospitality Most industries are trying to fix an execution problem with a better strategy. Hospitality doesn’t have that luxury.
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Business confidence in North West shot up in May says Lloyds survey

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By Michael Taylor Verified
| TheBusinessDesk.com Verified
Home / North West / Economy / Business confidence in North West shot up in May says Lloyds survey Business confidence in North West rose 16 points during May to 54%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds, with more than half of firms now looking to hire. Companies in the North West reported higher confidence in their own trading outlook month-on-month, up 10 points at 67%.
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Rainmakers community turns out for Abi Godfrey memorial Three Peaks hike

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| TheBusinessDesk.com Verified
Home / North West / Professionals / Rainmakers community turns out for Abi Godfrey memorial Three Peaks hike Thursday the 28th saw an impressive turn out of Rainmakers led by the team at Grant Thornton, in memory of their friend Abi Godfrey who passed away this year while on maternity leave following the birth of her son Leo. Peter Terry and the team at Grant Thornton have been rocked by what happened to Abi, but they took on the ambitious Yorkshire Three Peaks in her memory.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Film reviewer for X-Press Magazine in Perth, Western Australia

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

Making us all stupid.