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Richard O'Connor

Director
First Mats
With 20 years of experience spanning manufacturing, marketing, and business management, Richard now leads as Director at First Mats, blending his background in production with cutting-edge marketing strategies. Leveraging AI, automation, and emerging technologies, he has driven significant growth and innovation at First Mats, streamlining operations and enhancing customer experiences. Richard’s insights have been featured in major industry publications and news outlets such as Bloomberg Business, Reader’s Digest, and the Daily Mail, reflecting his reputation as a leader in marketing and technology. Drawing on his manufacturing expertise, he continues to deliver innovative products while pushing boundaries in business and marketing.

Media Coverage

Birmingham Live

Little-known hack to stay cool working from home in a heatwave

The Met Office has issued a yellow alert ahead of temperatures rising above 30C

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Express.co.uk

Trump ‘playing poker’ with 90-day tariff pause as he ‘waits to see who folds’

Others, however, have suggested Mr Trump’s decision stems from the market’s adverse reaction to the package of tariffs he announced on “Liberation Day” on April 2.

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Startups.co.uk

Are AI CVs Wrong, Or Should We Change Hiring? | Startups.co.uk

UK employers express their disdain over robot job applications, but one expert points to outdated hiring practices as the real problem.

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Freelance Informer

Can we survive the Great British Booze Tax of 2025?

Brace for higher prices. New glass tax and alcohol duty changes will hit UK wine, beer, and spirits in 2025.

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London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

January GDP: ‘The real reckoning is expected in April when Labour’s fiscal policy kicks in’ - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Explore insights on January GDP: ‘The real reckoning is expected in April when Labour’s fiscal policy kicks in.’

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Express.co.uk

Urgent warning as high street suffers blow from ‘one of quietest Christmases’

The outlook for retailers in 2025 is ‘challenging’ after the previous 12 months saw footfall drop in UK high streets, experts say.

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Daily Mail

Small businesses consider shutting up shop after Rachel Reeves’ budget

Bosses said they will be forced to axe services, lay off staff or even shut down as a result of Labour’s tax bombshell.

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Express.co.uk

Keir Starmer to announce major new deals after £24bn boost to UK economy

Ministers unveiled billions of pounds worth of major investment deals in AI, life sciences and infrastructure.

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