This book is essential for all business travelers. First impressions count, and understanding different cultures gestures and body language is important if you want to get off to a flying start in business meetings with people from other parts of the world.
Do you know where you should avoid the OK sign, and why? Do […]
Starting a new business is obviously a challenging task, but it can be a rewarding one just the same. Here are some sites you will find useful on your way. I didn’t just want to list the obvious sites that everyone knows about, so I’ve picked some you might not have thought about…
Social Networking - […]
Think you have a handle on Supply and Demand theory? Well, you might think you do, but why not take this test to see if you really understand how changes affect Supply, Demand, and eventually Price and Quantity.
It’s useful to refresh on these principles now and again, as it gets your mind thinking about changes […]
Dick at the Ask the Wizard blog has posted an interesting piece on Customer service. This is a subject I can particularly relate to at the moment due to a run of bad luck with flaky contractors, and poor customer service. Is it just be noticing a trend these days of poor customer service? I […]
It is not necessary for you to have owned or operated a successful business to become a successful business consultant. Nor is it imperative that you have been in management or have held a titled position. You will, however, need the ability to sell yourself, and an up-to-date understanding of the area in which you […]
Today let’s talk about….. How do you find Advisors, Accountants and Lawyers?
Get a professional!
When you run a your own business chances are you will need help from and accountant, a lawyer maybe just an advisor. But which ones do you need and how do you choose the right ones?
Word of mouth is in my opinion […]
This quote is interesting, as it applies to more than just sales:
In todays marketplace you have to ask for the order nine times before someone will buy on average. The reason 99% of you don’t make the sale is because on average people only ask for the sale 1.5 times. I guarantee if you set […]
Had a couple of meetings today, external meetings - not like the internal meetings I’ve complained about before on this blog. I love external meetings, and it’s been a while since I’ve had two on the same day. Why I love external meetings…
Always with a different person. No meeting is ever the same. I […]
Someone said to me a few days ago: “you lot spend all your time in meetings”. Now, while that’s not entirely true, I must admit, we probably do have a few too many. I think it’s partially because we’re so under-resourced, and everyone’s operating in multiple areas, but that’s all the more reason to do […]
