BadBrainstorming

Wednesday 2nd August 2023

Brainstorming is bad for business By Chris Thomason, Author of ‘Freaky Thinking; Thinking that delivers a dazzling difference’ The word brainstorming was originally introduced by Alex F. Osborn in his 1953 book Applied Imagination: Principles and Procedures of Creative Thinking. Brainstorming emerged as a popular technique, encouraging the generation of a multitude of ideas through…

Unlocking

Friday 28th July 2023

Unlocking the potential of remote teams   Things to consider when your staff is spread out As a small business owner, you may be considering enabling a remote work environment. With the rise of technology and the pandemic shifting the way we work, managing a remote team has become a popular option for business owners…

Hustle

Saturday 15th July 2023

Could property development be a good side earner for you? By Ritchie Clapson CEng MIStructE, co-founder of propertyCEO    Your days of babysitting or delivering newspapers are behind you, but there is a good chance you are still in the market for a bit of bonus brass. And if you are looking for a side hustle…

Champion

Improve your public speaking – tips from a champion By Anthony Garvey, 2023 UK Public Speaking Champion, Toastmasters International Top tips from the newly crowned Toastmasters International UK Public Speaking champion to help you do just that. Whether you are new to public speaking or presenting or simply want to up your game here are…

Habits

Friday 14th July 2023

Establishing Good Habits in Business If you’re like most small business owners, there are never enough hours in the day to complete every task on your list. Often you’re faced with prioritising what you need to do right now – deal with a customer, meet a deadline, attend an event – and the things you…

Hiring

Finding the right talent for your business As a business owner, you know that the right people are crucial to your company’s success. The best employees can help you achieve your business goals, improve your productivity, and drive growth. But finding the people best suited to your team can be daunting, and sometimes it’s easy…

Animal Home

Wednesday 5th July 2023

I am very grateful for what I have and what I have achieved. I never take anything for granted. I am a HR Consultant and have been successfully running my business, Ethical HR Solutions Ltd, since 2018. I realise that some people and animals do not have the happiest of lives.  I therefore always like to…

Dog Walk

Saturday 1st July 2023

Employers should be encouraging dog walking By Chris Thomason, Author of ‘Freaky Thinking; Thinking that delivers a dazzling difference’ Solving a workplace challenge often requires creative ideas. I’ve asked many people where they are—and what they’re doing—when they get their best ideas. Typical responses include being in the shower, driving the car, at the gym, and…

Newsletters

Thursday 29th June 2023

Why Monthly Newsletters Work So Hard: The Professional Services Must Have Marketing Tool I often get asked how regularly should a business send out a newsletter. I tend to advise that it depends on your content – do you have useful, interesting and relevant content to share?  But recently read an article on the benefits…

SB Marketing

Top 5 Marketing Musts for Small Businesses Is 2023 the year that your marketing is going to make you proud, transform your business and leaveyour competitors following you? I hope so! If you have decided that 2023 is the year to shake upyour marketing then read these 5 Top Marketing Musts and get started today….

Texting

The mobile industry needs to simplify business text messaging By James Williams, Director of Programmes, Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF)  Some equate text messaging with SMS. For others, text messaging is a wider catch-all for SMS and chat apps such as WhatsApp, Viber etc. For the purposes of this article, we will be sticking with the wider definition. …

Golden Digital

Saturday 24th June 2023

Help your Digital Marketing keep up with the evolving digital landscape By Cristina Plamadeala, Toastmasters International  In today’s world digital marketing is an essential business tool but how can you keep up with the changing landscape and do get the most from your efforts? A hugely important influence on my approach has been Start with Why by Simon…

Day

Sunday 18th June 2023

The best way to start your day each morning with these thoughts in mind Get up, stretch your arms, take a deep breath and enjoy this beautiful morning! Today is a new day, full of possibilities. Don’t let yesterday’s disappointments cloud today’s happiness The best way to start the day is with a smile on…

4 property

Thursday 1st June 2023

4 skills needed to develop property By Ritchie Clapson CEng MIStructE, co-founder of propertyCEO    If you were to close your eyes and try and conjure up a property developer in your imagination, what sort of person would you be looking at? Most people have a few misconceptions about the world of property development and the…

Leadership Styles

Thursday 25th May 2023

Leadership styles – choosing the best for your business By John McLachlan, co-author of ‘Real Leaders: a practical guide to the essential qualities of effective leadership’ Reflective or more action-oriented – business leaders are one or the other. Action-oriented leaders spare little time for conversation, they quickly decide on a course of action. A reflective leader,…