The Chattering Classes

The Chattering Classes

Auberon Waugh invented this phrase to describe the middle classes who were well-educated, had strong political views and were social concerned.  It wasn’t a compliment!  Today it might be used in a completely different way – to describe people who spend all their time...
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What a show-off!

If you follow what I write about you’ll know that I talk about the RAVE acronym – Reputation, Authority, Visibility, Expertise – and today I’m focused on Expertise. Unless someone has actually paid for your services, how do they know how good you are?  They have to...
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Lies, damn lies and marketing

If you own a business you know that marketing is one of those things that everyone tells you are essential.  Most people understand the sales process, but marketing is often seen as a bit ‘woolly’! I used to work for a big organisation and their marketing...
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5 steps to business success

Promising you a ‘magic bullet’ to solve all your business challenges isn’t very realistic – BUT these five things will make a significant difference. ONE – Make your mind up! If I had £1 for every time someone at a networking meeting described their ideal contact as...
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How am I doing?

Children don’t respond well to being ignored.  Most children want some kind of interaction as reassurance that they are part of a group.  They need telling they’re being good; that people are happy to have them around.  In fact, if they aren’t getting any feedback...
Is collaboration part of your business strategy?

Is collaboration part of your business strategy?

If you work in a large organisation collaboration is part of the working environment; whether it’s working with colleagues in your department or as part of a multi-functional team. When you’re in a smaller company it’s less in evidence – if there are fewer than 20...