If you are leading a team in a small business looking for ways to increase your job satisfaction, decrease your stress levels and boost sales then you need to develop the skills that are essential for your success. These... read more
There are many factors involved in business planning. It takes time and many revisions to get it right. Unfortunately, too many plans are sent to potential interested parties (banks, investors) before they are ready to be read. It is... read more
It can be hard to get ahead in today’s competitive business environment, but one way to go from unknown to expert and stand out from the crowd is showcasing what makes you unique. That’s where personal branding comes into... read more
Click to download this episode. YouTube is the second-largest search engine after Google. It reaches over a billion visitors each month. YouTube is unique in that it can enable small businesses to develop an authentic and engaging voice and... read more
“Authenticity is the alignment of head, mouth, heart and feet – thinking, saying, feeling and doing the same thing – consistently. This builds trust, and followers love leaders they can trust” Lance Secretan What exactly is an authentic leader?... read more
I recently faced the sad reality of the death of a valued client – too young and too soon for an accomplished businesswoman with so much still to contribute. This sad event promoted me to consider how best to... read more
Advertising is any paid way to encourage audiences of readers, viewers or listeners to take action on products, services and ideas. Advertising covers everything from traditional media such as radio, television, newspapers, magazines, billboards and direct mail to the... read more
In social media, the key thing is to know your different “tribes” says Ken Burgin. Ken is the founder of ProfitableHospitality.com, a website focused on providing essential information and skills to chefs, club managers and café and restaurant owners... read more
We would like to invite you to Grand Designs Live where you will meet your favourite TV celebrity experts and over 200 exhibitors. Whether you’re planning a complete new-build or simply choosing some finishing touches for your home, you’ll... read more
When you are confronted with an objection in sales, do you think ‘great’ or do you cringe? Great sales people actively look for objections and so should you – here’s why and how. Where do objections come from? There... read more
My word of the week is “digi-douchebag”. I picked it up from Petra Starke, a contributor to Techly. Apart from perfectly summing up what she calls “obnoxious behaviours” on social media, the fact that we need such a word... read more
Look at the last 10 blog posts you’ve written. Run through the enewsletters you’ve sent this year. Maybe you use ebooks to demonstrate expertise and credibility. Perhaps you’re running webinars, or producing podcasts or videos. If you’re doing any... read more
