CEO Secrets: Never leave planning until the last minute

When Jo Barnard received a lucrative project for her newly-established design consultancy Morrama, she took personal charge of the work.

But she became so focused on the task in hand, she forgot to secure future work for her firm once that project had been finished. She admits that it almost led to the collapse of the company, and she advises young entrepreneurs to never leave planning until the last minute.

Words and video: Jeremy Howell