Category: networking
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It was the end of our regular network breakfast and I was about to leave the room when Gail stopped me and asked: “Do you think you and I could have a one-to-one, Charlie?” “Always happy to chat,” came my reply as we headed for the nearest empty seats. “How can I help you?” I…
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I’m at a stage where my ‘business’ tends to run itself. Even though I don’t reflect too much on this landmark, it makes me happy. It’s a destination I’d always hoped I’d arrive at some point. Life in business is rarely plain sailing … There was a point not so long ago when I though…
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Sue and I sat down at the kitchen table to sample the latest cake. Wonderful! I felt I must be getting on in years if I’m feeling excited about yet another appointment with cake? Yet, that’s me, I’m in my happy place! Anyway, I was about to sink my teeth into a rather generous slice…
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I was talking with a friend of mine recently during one of our morning meetings. Dennis is a successful dealer of antiques. A senior guy who confesses he should have retired ‘years ago.’ ‘Then why don’t you?’ I asked. (Knowing the answer didn’t stop me asking anyway …) The object of derision for Dennis was…
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One of the great things I’ve learned whilst working for myself, and I’ve learned a lot of really great stuff … is that I wasn’t really going to be happy until I accepted the idea that I couldn’t be all things to all people … It wasn’t until I embraced my own fallibility that I began…
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Maria Popova and Hermann Hesse ponder how to be more alive. Read that full story here: https://mailchi.mp/themarginalian/change-wonder?e=73733b688f
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I’m not going to tell you how to run your business. I’m going to try and help you realise your goals and make business more enjoyable. Here are four questions to ask yourself that may help you: Do I have direction? Who (or what) is your audience … Is the business visible (bizable?) Am I…
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A friend had been having trouble negotiating a demanding work-life balance. A passion for the side-hustle seemed to be getting in the way of prioritisation. Cathy was so busy with the day job when she realised she was unhappy. What she wanted most was a business that reflected her passion. … You’re in the wrong…
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As business owners we understand that tough times can beset the best intentions. We’ve all been there, haven’t we? We’re trying to stick to the plan, the strategy is in place and suddenly … it all goes pear-shaped. Why? It may be because of market conditions, budget cuts, a rise in operating costs, mortgage rates,…
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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…
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