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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: sales

  • Step out

    Step out

    I received a call from an old friend early last week. Geoff and I hadn’t spoken since he married and left for Denmark almost fifteen years previous and it was great to catch up. We’d originally met when introduced on a flight, London to Zurich. “Charlie, remember that flight to Zurich?” I’d surprised myself taking…

  • Headless Chickens

    Headless Chickens

    I met Karen recently. She has a start-up business and is now looking to generate new opportunities via ‘word of mouth.’ It’s always a pleasure to share new contacts with my own business community. The new connection is invaluable, although Karen may not ‘connect’ with everyone during her first meeting, she has the opportunity to introduce…

  • Not getting any?

    During the course of any working week, if I were to expect to hear one question, it would be this one: ‘Why aren’t I getting any business, Charlie?’ I can’t answer each query without knowing a little more about how that person operates as a business. What it is they offer, their pricing structure and…

  • Big fish, little fish

    Not everyone attends for orders Chris. 50% of our group are seeking affinity and knowledge as much to bolster the books with an order. The best, most effect groups work with a healthy diversity in the room. Besides, my business is not the commercial offer that your particular supplies may be, Chris … 

  • How do they feel?

    How do they feel?

    Remember why you do what you do. If it’s to bring yourself and others a better standard of living, then understand that what you are offering to your network is worthy indeed. 

  • Hoooraaay!

    Hoooraaay!

    It’s relief, validation of her actions and in her product and service. It can be tricky for anyone wishing to start their own business. Today’s fickle, competitive, and somewhat demoralising world calls for a tough skin.

  • Gadgets, lions and parachutes

    Gadgets, lions and parachutes

    Then one day! By the magic of word-of-mouth recommendation, an enquiry arrives. Someone needs a lion tamer … together with a bespoke parachute …

  • My shout.

    My shout.

    time out for a chat? It works.

  • Look on the bright side

    Look on the bright side

    It seems the faceless voices on the telephone couldn’t duplicate the in-person experience. The affinity or emotional connection one person has with another.

  • Know what you want?

    Know what you want?

    I was twelve years of age when I realised I needed to work for a living. How about you? It was the time I’d started secondary school. All my friends were riding cycles to and from school and so, naturally, I thought life would be so much better if I was able to ride instead…