7 essential tips for working from home

7 essential tips for working from home

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...
Where does your business come from?

Where does your business come from?

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...
A plan with purpose

A plan with purpose

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...
Goals, dreams and to do lists

Goals, dreams and to do lists

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...
Three strategies to grow your business

Three strategies to grow your 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...
How to sharpen your arrow

How to sharpen your arrow

When you’re in business you need customers (or clients). Without them your business will fail. That means that you need to put your message in front of people who need what you’re offering. Before you rush off to write a new website or launch a PR campaign, stop. You...