Inspiration
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Automation in business – opportunity or threat?
Over half a million new businesses were incorporated in the UK last year, and less than half of those will survive more than five years. But their failure won’t be down to recessions or global pandemics – this figure is based on statistics recorded way before COVID-19 came along. The reason many of these businesses […]
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Seven questions business owners are asking right now
(…and my honest answers) A few weeks back, I was delighted to be the guest expert for a Q&A with members of The Business Culture Hull. I thought I’d share my answers here as I’m sure other business owners will have similar questions and concerns to those that attended the event… How would you prospect […]
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Is your family business missing a mediator?
Why a business mentor could be the answer Are you familiar with the story behind the Black Sheep Brewery? It was founded by Paul Theakston, a fifth-generation brewer, who walked away from the family business to start his own because he disagreed with some of the family decisions. Both breweries still make fantastic Yorkshire beers […]
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What can businesses learn from a Rugby coach?
Earlier this year, I attended an online webinar with Sir Ian McGeechan, hosted by Front Row Legal. For those of you unfamiliar with Sir Ian McGeechan, he is a former rugby union player and British Lions coach. His webinar – ‘The Game Changer’ – was brilliant and contained loads of insights into effective leadership. Many […]
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Focus on what you do best and outsource the rest
This is an extract from a blog written by Sam Agnew of Everyday People Sourcing, talking about why freelancers should look to outsource some of their tasks. I was delighted that Sam chose to interview me to provide my experience of doing just that and why it is the right strategy for small business owners […]
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Are you missing opportunities to connect and impact your customers?
There’s so much conflicting information and opinion at the minute about what you can and can’t do. And as a result, you may be missing opportunities… “Sell!” “Don’t sell!” “Market!” “Don’t market!” “I am furloughed so I can’t market my business!” The fact of the matter is that unless you are legally prevented from selling, […]
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Problem clients… Is it time for a client cull?
Five types of problem clients you need to ditch – and why In my experience, I find that most small businesses work with clients that are not right for them. In fact, the number of problem clients they should ditch can be as high as 20%! When I see that one of my new clients is […]
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There’s nothing as constant as change
There’s nothing as constant as change, and we don’t know about you, but we are fed up. Fed up of not being able to visit our favourite places – parks, restaurants, sports stadiums. Tired of not being able to visit family and friends. Fed up of being fed up. And that’s only on a personal […]
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Which apps should I be using in my business?
Advances in technology such as apps have enabled us to be able to ‘do more’, which has ultimately resulted in us having ‘more to do’ and workloads now more than ever, rely on that technology to make our jobs and businesses more efficient and manageable. There is no shortage of ‘useful apps’ out there, that […]
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