by lesley | Jan 29, 2018 | 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...
by lesley | Jan 22, 2018 | Blogging
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?...
by lesley | Jan 15, 2018 | 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 –...
by lesley | Jan 9, 2018 | Author Guide, Writing Skills
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...
by lesley | Jan 2, 2018 | Marketing
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....