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“Staff need to feel valued and appreciated” – Monica Bradley

What are the qualities of a good business leader? Monica Bradley, Managing Director of Cheam-based mortgage broker, MB Associates, talks about her values and beliefs in business. Running a successful business is not just about keeping clients happy, although of course that’s hugely important. An equally crucial aspect of being a business owner and ensuring things run smoothly is keeping staff motivated and making them feel valued. If your staff don’t feel appreciated, they may grow demoralised and eventually you could lose them entirely. This was demonstrated in a 2018 survey from online learning company Udemy. Its survey revealed that nearly half of all employees said they’d quit a job due to a bad manager. Some 60 per cent of staff said they thought their managers needed managerial...
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The Qualities of a Good Business Leader – Monica Bradley of MB Associates

When it comes to business, being a good leader is essential to success. Good leaders have many qualities that they display consistently. Monica Bradley, the award-winning founder and Managing Director of Cheam-based mortgage brokers, MB Associates, talks about her own personal leadership style and how she inspires her team. Whatever industry you’re in, if your business is going well, sooner or later you’re going to need to recruit more staff in order to grow. I’ve grown my business considerably over the last several years, and I’ve hired some hugely talented people. I think it’s crucial to bring talent into the business, but I also think it’s essential for my staff to feel valued, motivated, and respected. They have to be good at what they do, but without the right leadership, they may ...
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Growing Your Business: Top Tips for a Successful Strategy – Monica Bradley

Monica Bradley is a multiple-award winning mortgage broker and the founder of Cheam-based firm, MB Associates. Monica took the brave step to go self-employed at the age of 21 and has never looked back. She shares her top tips for setting a business strategy and taking risks that pay off. I’m often asked how I first decided on a strategy for my business. I used a simple method. I had a clear idea of where I wanted to be and worked my way back from there, mapping out the steps I’d need to take to achieve my goal. I’ve been self-employed for a long time. I took a leap of faith at the age of 21 and decided to go for it as I didn’t want to work for anyone else. Over the years, I’ve grown my company by recruiting more talent into the business and hiring people who share the same values...
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Why Setting Goals for Success is Important – Monica Bradley

Monica Bradley, founder and owner of Surrey-based award-winning mortgage broker, MB Associates, explains why setting goals is important. I’m not one for sitting still in life. I’ve always been ambitious, and I believe it’s important to keep making progress. My business is well-established, but I have ambitions to keep growing.Setting clear goals is really important in my view. Goal setting helps to (more…)
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Monica Bradley on How to Change Your Money Mindset

Struggling to manage your finances? It’s all about having the right mindset and a clear strategy. Monica Bradley, Founder of award-winning mortgage broker MB Associates, explains how to get on top of your finances… Some say money is the root of all evil, while others say it has changed their lives for the better. Money can cause turmoil if you don’t have enough of it, and happiness if you do have enough to splash out. It can’t necessarily make you happy in life, but it can certainly help you sleep at night. Sadly, for many, money is a common source of stress. Research conducted in 2019 showed that 9.5 million people in the UK had mental health issues due to money worries. A survey by Salary Finance before the pandemic showed that 18 million adults worried about money every day.  M...
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“I’ve always focused on what I wanted to achieve” – Monica Bradley of MB Associates

Successful businesswoman Monica Bradley is the founder and owner of MB Associates, an award-winning mortgage brokers based in Surrey. She talks about her success and why she loves what she does. Who is Monica Bradley? That's a broad question! On a business level, I'm an experienced mortgage broker based in Cheam, Surrey, where I run my own business, MB Associates. I advise clients on mortgages and have a team of advisers who also help clients with mortgages and protection insurance such as life cover, critical illness and income protection. I've been in the financial services sector for over 30 years and still love what I do. I enjoy giving my clients advice on how to be financially secure and take control of their money. I like to think I do more than just find them the right mortga...
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Monica Bradley Reflects on Family, Festive Traditions, and Business Growth This Christmas- Monica Bradley
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Monica Bradley Reflects on Family, Festive Traditions, and Business Growth This Christmas- Monica Bradley

Monica Bradley, founder and managing director of Surrey-based mortgage broker MB Associates, shares her festive plans and how she celebrates with her loved ones and colleagues. Family Time Christmas is a special occasion for me as it’s an opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones. Family is very important to me, and I love spending time with my nearest and dearest. This year however, things will feel different, as we sadly said goodbye to our last remaining Aunt, our beloved Aunt Rosaleen, earlier this year. Rosaleen was in her early 90s and a feisty lady with a great sense of humor who often came to stay with me from Ireland. Many of my work colleagues met her and were impressed by how agile she was for her age. One house guest was once amazed to wake up early one morning...
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