What makes a reputation?

What makes a reputation?

Your reputation is what people say about you, whether verbally or in writing.  To build a good reputation you need to influence two groups of people: Those who know you and have experienced your expertise Those who don’t know you yet Customers This includes clients –...
Blogging to enhance your reputation

Blogging to enhance your reputation

A good reputation boosting blog shares your expertise and shows off your depth and/or breadth of knowledge.  If you’re thinking ‘But that means I’m giving away all my secrets’, that’s OK.  Very few people will try to follow your advice – not because they don’t want...
How to achieve your goals

How to achieve your goals

Find a quiet and undisturbed environment.  With a large pad of paper and plenty of pens, pencils and coloured markers, get comfortable and start writing. List all the goals you would like to achieve in your life, no matter how outrageous they may appear right now. ...
How to get your book written

How to get your book written

If you’re happy hitting the keyboard writing a book is simply a bit of planning and then scheduling in writing time, but not everyone is a natural writer.  This outlines some alternatives. Planning pays off Regardless of how you plan to get your book out of your head...
How good a shop window is your website?

How good a shop window is your website?

If you have an eCommerce website your website isn’t just your shop window – it’s your shop too.  But if you have what is often referred to as a ‘brochure site’, it’s intended to be a taster for people to get a feel for what you offer. This means that your home page...