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I love the coast and in particular, the area in which I live, the North East of England. It’s an uncomplicated life, for the past twelve years I’ve been away from the ‘big smoke’ … and the decision to relocate my business to the North has been the best move of my career. So far. I am a writer and have a lifetime of experience in publishing and personal development. I now consider myself a specialist in helping my clients with memoirs – this could be a biography, or simply bringing diary pages to life. I tend not to advertise my business, word of mouth has always been kind so it’s no surprise that I do spend a couple of days per week in collaboration through networking. Peer collaboration can be very rewarding. Therefore, if you’d like to join me fortnightly for Wednesday ZOOM or either Tuesday or Thursday for (in-person) morning coffee, please get in touch. I’d love to meet you and perhaps help in any way possible. Thank you for stopping by the website. engage, develop, grow … with Go! charliekenny@live.co.uk

Category: goals

  • Just slow it down …

    Just slow it down …

    I’ve been asked many times whether it was possible to ‘accelerate the magic’ that determines success when networking. Success, in this case, meaning more business. ‘Accelerating the magic?’ It’s not an easy question to answer given ‘people buy from people,’ You see, we’re all very different individuals with various reasons for stepping out of the…

  • My busy season?

    My busy season?

    For the start-up looking to establish itself in a rural community such as ours, business can be tough. The ‘busy season’ for most market towns with a short summer is the tourist footfall. Many traders have grown by relying on this, there’s only a short time of bounty for the seasonal business to become established.…

  • The BIG day

    The BIG day

    I’d all but given up hope of being successful

  • Who’s driving?

    Who’s driving?

    “So Charlie, can you remember why you decided to work for yourself?“ Mark, I remind myself of that same question whenever the going gets tough.  Why work for myself?  The personal rewards of course and (this may sound tedious) because I wanted control of my destiny.  What about you, Mark, do you enjoy your work? …

  • Accountable

    Accountable

    Accountability is such an important quality. There’s not a lot to maintain, we start by respecting the value of time while doing as we say we shall.  I help clients write the story of their lives. Sometimes the project lasts only a short time, other works take a little longer. The business network forum I…

  • What’s your experience?

    What’s your experience?

    There was a time of course when I wasn’t considered an ‘expert’ in anything – least of all publishing. Sure, today the thirty+ years in the industry offer a kind of qualification, reassurance to potential clients. Although I’d never agree to be deemed an expert. Why? Because we’re always learning … and being an expert may…

  • Now, that’s an ice-breaker!

    Now, that’s an ice-breaker!

    smile, it’s a great ice-breaker!

  • Rate your chances

    Rate your chances

    I’m regularly asked why I continue to visit my network, meet with friends and their colleagues when I have stated on numerous occasions that I’m not looking to attract ‘just any, or all, kind of business.’ Not for me the ‘stacking them high to sell ’em cheap‘ kind of working. The type of potential client I’m interested in meeting?  He/she would…

  • Comes a time …

    Comes a time …

    new business comes to those who ask

  • Become better, not bigger.

    Become better, not bigger.

    Look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves … … a problem shared is a problem solved … …time is the greatest gift, once given it is never recouped … … If you do nothing, nothing is what remains … … The first step to change is acceptance … … the greatest…