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Monica Bradley Reflects on Family, Festive Traditions, and Business Growth This Christmas- Monica Bradley

21Dec

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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...

Growing Your Business: Top Tips for a Successful Strategy – Monica Bradley

21Jan

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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...

The Benefits of Having a Business Strategy – Monica Bradley

2Jun

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Business

The Benefits of Having a Business Strategy – Monica Bradley

Are you thinking of setting up your own business, or already running one? Monica Bradley, founder, and Managing Director of award-winning mortgage brokers MB Associates had a clear strategy for her company from day one. Here, she reveals why a firm strategy is key, and how to prepare one… What is a business strategy, and do you need one? The short answer is yes. Simply put, a business strategy is a vision and direction for your company. Having a strategy for your business is hugely important if you want to move forward with a clear purpose. It gives your business a set of values and helps you understand what success means for your company. If you don’t have a strategy, you won’t know when you’ve reached your goals. It’s a bit like going out for a drive without knowing your des...

Why Setting Goals for Success is Important – Monica Bradley

5Feb

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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…)

Monica Bradley on How to Change Your Money Mindset

7Aug

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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...

“I’ve always focused on what I wanted to achieve” – Monica Bradley of MB Associates

13Mar

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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...