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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. ...
- 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...
- 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.
- Videos 2010-02-08
- Classic Business-Writing Blunders
- Paul Jones, director of Magneto Communications, provides tips on how to improve your writing skills.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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....
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ---...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Blog posts 2008-11-02
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