Category Archives: Better Business

You can't make a silk purse from a sow's ear. Have a Proper Photo Taken

The biggest problem I have with networking is putting a name to a face. I don’t want to talk about right side – left side brains here. Just accept that I am not good at names. My smart way to … Continue reading

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Blog your news and announcements

The majority of Small and medium sized business owners pay external companies and consultants to design and build their web sites. This means that when they have new information which would update the web site, there is then a concern … Continue reading

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Did swine flu effect your business? – What about next time?

As swine flu numbers reduce, it is time to think about the impact on your business this time round. The schools are going back in the next two weeks, so there may be some fall out from that, but otherwise … Continue reading

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Time to Plan for Christmas?

If you have marketing plans for the Christmas break, then now is to plan them. You will want your offers, or marketing messages to be out there between 4 and 6 weeks from the 25th December. That means you only … Continue reading

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Always go back for seconds at breakfast

In the writing of my Work the Room presentations, I have visited many different networking groups, and probably will discover and meet many more in the future. I have therefore been attending breakfasts and other meetings of very differing qualities. … Continue reading

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4N for Breakfast

Thank you for the hospitality at 4N Trowbridge, I am now able to add the finishing touches to my ‘Work the Room with 4N’ presentation. This will be part of the ‘Work the Room Box Set’ that will be shipping … Continue reading

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Is you domain name being used as spam fodder?

Are spammers using your precious domain name to send out their ‘messages’ and ruining your email reputation? Here is a quick introduction fo the issues. Continue reading

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Take a front brain slot for customer action

I am told that scientists consider that for an action to be carried out; it needs to occupy one of the slots in the conscious mind. There seem to be around five to seven of these, although I am constantly … Continue reading

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Profit per hour – The taxi takings Story

A story of Taxi drivers in the 1980′s reminds me of the need to look at profit in respect to time spent, rather than just a pure target. Continue reading

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