by lesley | Apr 6, 2020 | Business
If you’re about to set up in business it’s a scary step to take. When you’re going from a reliable income as an employee to the captain of your own ship exploring relatively unknown waters with rewards that are, at best, projections, with no guarantees, it can be...
by lesley | Apr 1, 2020 | Business
Suddenly everyone has become a home-worker – and struggling to get to grips with the difference it makes. People who have previously worked face-to-face now have to find a way to function in a virtual world – so choirs, keep fit instructors, networking...
by lesley | Feb 17, 2020 | Business
Business comes from many sources, whether that’s direct sales or being recommended by someone – do you know what the most effective source of business is for you? Take a look at your current batch of customers; how did they find you? If you don’t know, ask them...
by lesley | Dec 16, 2019 | Business
At this time of year many business people are winding down and the focus can be more on pleasure than planning. However, if you own a business and you’re responsible for its ongoing success, the end of a year is often an opportunity for reflection and planning. Here...
by lesley | Oct 28, 2019 | Business
If you’re running a business you almost certainly have a to do list, whether that’s a daily list of actions, an ongoing list of project activities to complete or a mix of the two. People use all kinds of devices to manage these, from complex project management...
by lesley | Aug 19, 2019 | Business
Most people consider that this means getting more customers, but you’ve probably heard the saying that it’s harder to get a new customer than to increase sales to existing customers. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be looking for new business, but that your strategy...
