The umbrella industry is full of challenges and opportunities.   Done right the perception of the industry could change for the better.   In this episode I am joined by Luke Shannon-Little, Managing Director of Bishopsgate Group and Founder of the Umbrella Leaders Association. Luke shares his journey into the industry and his specialism in the construction industry.   We delve into the different accreditations in the umbrella industry and the challenges they face in making a difference. We also talk about the lack of a regulatory body and the minimal government involvement in creating this.   Luke believes that collaboration and promoting the industry's positive aspects are key to creating change, as he has shown through his work with the Umbrella Leaders Association. He also suggests ways exploitation in the industry could be prevented.   Luke is testament to the fact there are good people in the industry creating the positive change that it needs.   “More businesses are starting to see the value of umbrella companies and the importance of doing things right.” – Luke Shannon-Little   You'll hear about:   00:00 – Start 00:48 - Luke's journey to Bishop's Gate 06:11 - The perception of umbrella companies’ importance 11:38 - Payment model compliance 15:30 - The construction model 20:43 - The Umbrella Leaders Association 32:34 - How do we shine a positive light? 36:55 - Luke's thoughts on accreditations 50:42 - What 3 things would Luke change? 54:03 - The enormity of the problem 01:00:22 - The power of technology and data   Connect with Luke Shannon-Little:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lslittle/ Bishopsgate Pay - https://bishopsgatepay.co.uk/    My resources:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-sharp-a9530142/ Orca Pay Group - https://orcapaygroup.co.uk/