After a round of meetings this morning, I am astounded by the potential for doing business that exists. Is it the current financial climate, or are most people too busy to talk to other people? I have found three business opportunities that could make a real difference to two organisations, if they are willing to spend a little time talking to each other and aim high.

As well as asking the right questions, the role of a FD is to suggest potential avenues of activity. I’m not saying which are right or wrong, but often the objective eye and ear will pick up an unexpected solution.

That’s why I love my job.

Responsibility is a great word. It might be mine, yours, or the best of all – someone else’s. We all accept a little ourselves, but expect a lot from others.

Right now, I’m juggling two organisations that have decided to take responsibility for their own financial situation and are prepared to do whatever it takes to ensure they continue their excellent work. And to do this in the face of seemingly never-ending red tape, ignorance, and just plain stubbornness to give a helping hand when it’s needed.

What does it take for someone to take a risk in the name of a good cause? It’s not as if we are short of some good news stories at the moment.

The way I see it, the “bigger” problems in this world are not caused by being helpful, but by being greedy.