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BNET Author Biography
Robert GerrishRobert Gerrish is a coach, author and professional speaker and the founder of Flying Solo (www.flyingsolo.com.au), the Australian online community for solo business owners.
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The Write Stuff Wins
I recently caught up again with Paul Jones from Magneto Communications and we had a lively discussion on the topic of writing mistakes and how to avoid them. In this short video, Paul shares some straightforward tips to help all manner of business writing. ...
Tags: Tip, Video, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Robert Gerrish
Blog posts 2010-02-03
Need Answers? Er, Ask Questions!
In this short video interview I talk to Vicky Amato about the value of research when planning a new business or launching new products or services. Vicky shares her tips regarding talking to customers; the pitfalls of talking to friends and family; how to make use of...
Tags: Internet, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Robert Gerrish
Blog posts 2010-01-29
Learning to Think Creatively
Deborah Kneeshaw talks about ways to break out of thinking "ruts" and open up those mind processes.
Tags: Best Practices, Deborah Kneeshaw, Robert Gerrish, FlyingSolo, Business, Creativity
Videos 2010-02-08
Classic Business-Writing Blunders
Paul Jones, director of Magneto Communications, provides tips on how to improve your writing skills.
Tags: Blunder, Best Practices, Paul Jones, Robert Gerrish, Communications, Business, Management
Videos 2010-02-01
Research is the Key
Vicky Amato of Idea Testers talks about the importance of researching the market prior to launching a product or service.
Tags: Importance, Best Practices, Vicky Amato, Robert Gerrish, Idea Testers, Business, Marketing, Online, Internet
Videos 2010-01-27
Feeling Hemmed In
If there's one thing that makes me feel overwhelmed and tired, it's the sense I'm going to be struggling to get the day's work done. In my view, few feelings contribute so negatively to our ability to work effectively. This last weekend, the sense...
Tags: Robert Gerrish
Blog posts 2008-10-27
Happy, Excited and Proud
In our businesses, dominated at times by big, hairy goals and presently lots of talk of doom and gloom, it's very easy to overlook the importance and value of small successes. In this little exercise, I invite you to stop and answer three simple questions. Ready? Here...
Tags: Business, Robert Gerrish
Blog posts 2008-11-26
Staying on a Prospect's Radar
One easy way to stay in the frame with a prospective new client is when you have a contact the prospect would like to meet. By introducing both parties you stand to strengthen your relationship and grow your profile. A good example of how simple actions can...
Tags: Client, Radar, Entrepreneurship, Aerospace & Defense, Financial Accounting, Management, Manufacturing, Finance, Robert Gerrish
Blog posts 2008-10-17
Lessons From a Pop Band
Several years ago I took a stab at managing a pop band. They were good musicians. I was an okay manager. Together we failed abysmally. I think I know why. Before I talk about the band, let me tell you about my son. Oh, go on he's...
Tags: Band, Operational Planning, Policies And Procedures, Business Operations, Human Resources, Robert Gerrish
Blog posts 2008-11-30
Getting in Front of Groups
This one's for those who love speaking, but struggle to find an audience; hate speaking, but know people; or simply don't have anything very interesting to say. It's a straightforward strategy to get in front of prospects and I think you'll like it. I...
Tags: Audience, Dale, Marketing Research, Marketing, Robert Gerrish
Blog posts 2008-12-02
Avoiding Deadline Dangers
Deadlines can work for or against your business. How well you manage them depends on how well you manage client expectations. Here's how to ensure you avoid deadline dangers. It's worth remembering that even if you're not in a deadline-driven business, you're sure to encounter them as...
Tags: Deadline, Client, Channel Management, Recruitment & Selection, Marketing, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Robert Gerrish
Blog posts 2008-12-06
How Can I Help You?
A little while ago I received an email from someone I had met months before in which I was thanked profusely for my behaviour. It seems that at this initial meeting I had done something unusual. After an initial exchange of pleasantries, all I said was "How...
Tags: Network, Telemarketing, E-mail, Advertising & Promotion, Networking, Marketing, Marketing Research, Online Communications, Robert Gerrish
Blog posts 2008-12-08
Finding Hidden Equity
I don't know about you, but I am getting seriously bored with all this downturn talk. Next time someone directs the conversation towards doom and gloom, either stick your fingers in your ears or help them find some hidden equity. One of the big...
Tags: Equity, Investment, Financial Services, Finance, Robert Gerrish
Blog posts 2008-12-09
The Things People Say
It's funny how some things really stick in your mind, how another person's throw away line can have lasting impact. Here are a couple that stick around for me: "It’s just a snapshot." This little pearl of wisdom was delivered by a friend, John-Paul....
Tags: Thomas, Telecom & Utilities, Robert Gerrish
Blog posts 2008-12-15
The Tip that Ticks All the Boxes
It amazes me how many times I come away from a life experience with something valuable to my business. In many cases, the gems are as simple as they are surprising. Here's one I was reminded of a couple of weeks ago. In the midst of a...
Tags: Checklist, Construction, Notebooks, Benefits, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Human Resources, Robert Gerrish
Blog posts 2008-12-17
Getting There Faster
It seems to me that everywhere we look someone is trying to persuade us to accomplish things more quickly. Doubtless there are strategies and products that can help us be more efficient, but is faster always better? These days I'm big into walking. Most days I'm off...
Tags: Strategy, Benefits, Management, Human Resources, Robert Gerrish
Blog posts 2008-11-23
Today's Most Important Task
A couple of weeks ago I received an email from Michael, an internet specialist. In it, he described a problem he was having with that old chestnut, procrastination. I've chopped his words a little --- procrastinators tend to run on a bit as you might expect ---...
Tags: Priority, Internet, E-mail, Online Communications, Robert Gerrish
Blog posts 2008-11-20
Taming the Flow of Ideas
Mind mapping is wonderful, but I find that ideas often flow well before they're ready to be meaningfully dissected. Unless they are managed properly, ideas can be disruptive to productivity and focus. I've talked before about the danger of pursuing too many ideas at...
Tags: Idea, Productivity, Telecommunications, Robert Gerrish
Blog posts 2008-10-31
Getting the Gig
A couple of weeks ago I received an email from Sylvia, a coaching client who was in a bit of a kerfuffle. She'd heard on the grapevine that a big project was coming up with a past contact and it was work that suited her to a...
Tags: Phone, Business, Sylvia, Chances, Telecom & Utilities, Robert Gerrish
Blog posts 2008-10-29
Looking Out for Buying Signals
Okay, best I fess up straight away. I started my working career as a used car salesman. Trust me, I was honest. No really. While this was quite some time ago Stevie Wonder cleaned up at the Grammy Awards that year, I learned some...
Tags: Car, Signal, Robert Gerrish
Blog posts 2008-11-02