Why is it ‘social’ media?

Why is it ‘social’ media?

The term makes sense when you apply it to Facebook, where people are talking about personal subjects, the kind of thing you’d chat about in real life.  But what about LinkedIn – how is that social?  Isn’t it a business platform? Let’s look at it from a different...
Leverage: the lazy person’s secret

Leverage: the lazy person’s secret

There’s a saying that if you want to find the most efficient way to do something you should ask a lazy person.  The assumption is that they will find the way to achieve the result with the minimum of effort – but why should you work any harder than necessary?...
The business of business

The business of business

If you own a business the day-to-day running of it can be diluted by the need to actually DO stuff.  Once your business reaches a certain size and you have staff who can take on some of your responsibilities, it gets easier to find the time to plan, develop and grow –...
Is this the year you’ll write a book?

Is this the year you’ll write a book?

Here we are at the start of a brand new shiny year – and many people are fired up about what they can achieve over the next 12 months.  If you own a business, it’s not just your personal goals, but the ones you set for the business too. Many of the business owners and...
Reciprocity – the art of giving value

Reciprocity – the art of giving value

Try saying ‘reciprocity’ and most people stumble, but it’s an important word in business.  It’s all about creating obligation – in the nicest possible way! Reciprocity is why people are willing to give you their email address in order to get your free download....