Balance

Saturday 20th July 2024

Getting your work life balance right   As a business owner it’s hard to juggle your work and outside responsibilities. It’s important to run your business effectively and still have a life outside the office. You need a good balance between work and play for your health and well-being. Small business owners especially often fall…

Authenticity

Friday 5th July 2024

The road to authenticity By Carol Mae Whittick, Toastmasters International When a word becomes a dictionary’s word of the year you know that something important is happening. ‘Authentic’ was chosen by Merriam-Webster last year and I suspect that the focus on authenticity is a response to issues of artificiality that we are all having to…

Stress Relief

Saturday 8th June 2024

Feeling overwhelmed? Remember to take a break and breathe. Your mental health matters Here are some effective ways to reduce stress:  1. Practice deep breathing techniques coupled with mindfulness exercises to calm your mind and body. This can help lower cortisol levels, the stress hormone.  2. Engage in regular physical activity like jogging or yoga to boost the…

Side Hustle

Side hustles – top ten tips By Ritchie Clapson CEng MIStructE, propertyCEO Around 43% of Brits have a side hustle on the go – that’s according to a recent survey by finder.com. For the uninitiated, a side hustle is an extra money-earning job taken on in addition to someone’s day job. It might include doing freelance…

Studio

Friday 7th June 2024

5 BENEFITS OF USING A PROFESSIONAL STUDIO FOR YOUR PODCAST  By Maz Farsani, Outset Studio Businesses benefit from exposure to more potential customers, and podcasting is an exciting way to achieve that. In the UK alone, over 21 million people regularly listen to podcasts, and there is an appetite for a vast variety of content,…

Performance Errors

LESSONS ON AVOIDING PERFORMANCE ERRORS FROM ELITE SPORTS By Karen Meager co-author of ‘Rest. Practise. Perform. What elite sport can teach leaders about sustainable wellbeing and performance’. Ever wondered what the main blockers to performance are in your organisation? We’ve rarely met a leader who hasn’t pondered this issue. Finding a way to get more…

Retirement Planning

Sunday 2nd June 2024

Are you on track for retirement? If you are thinking about retiring in 5, 10 or 15 years-time, have you tried to work out the income you will need to live the lifestyle that you want? Now if you do complete this exercise, the number you come up with is very unlikely to be 100%…

Destructive

Entrepreneurs, surprisingly destructive habits you should avoid Entrepreneurs want to have their hands on every aspect of their start-up. This is understandable, as many entrepreneurs come into their respective industries from a place of passion. Their passion will drive them to spend long nights at the office, working hard every hour of every day. Unknown…

5 Keys

Wednesday 22nd May 2024

Five key decisions to make before starting a new business Starting a new business is an exciting prospect, but it requires careful planning in order to set yourself up for success. Without a clear vision, realistic timeline, adequate resources and enough time, as many as 20% of new businesses fail within the first two years. However,…

Meetings Procedure

Friday 10th May 2024

Let Parliamentary Procedure Help Maximise the Effectiveness of Your Business Meetings By Elizabeth Jordan and Larry Lyons, Toastmasters International Did the most recent meetings have a clear sent of purpose? Were they kept to time? And did the Chair keep control throughout? There is a good chance that you’ll answer ‘No’ to at least one…

Elite Sports

Thursday 2nd May 2024

Elite sports provide 3 essential lessons for all businesses By John McLachlan, co-author of ‘Rest. Practise. Perform.’ While our everyday activities might not resemble the grand stages of Wembley or Wimbledon, the insights gleaned from the world of elite sports can profoundly impact our approach to business. When researching our new book, ‘Rest, Practise, Perform.’…

Time Blocking

Time Blocking vs Time Boxing and other time-management techniques In a world with endless distractions, it’s no wonder that we find it difficult to complete tasks. Focus is hard to come by these days. This is especially true when you’re working from home. Household tasks that would otherwise be out of sight and out of…

Qualifications

Friday 26th April 2024

QUALIFICATIONS – WORTH IT?By Malcolm Trotter, global education and training professional As the landscape of education and employment continues to evolve, it’s essential to question whether traditional pathways to qualifications are right for us. We will invest money, time and effort, and we should be sure we will see benefits. Return on your investmentAs with…

AI Telecoms

Friday 19th April 2024

AI and the telecoms industry By Nick Millward, Mobile Ecosystem Forum  Artificial Intelligence is reshaping every aspect of the mobile telecommunications industry. By embracing AI-driven innovations, telecom operators can unlock new opportunities, improve operational efficiency, and deliver unparalleled experiences to users around the world. Enhanced Network Optimisation AI-driven network optimisation will be pivotal in ensuring…

Undercharging

Monday 15th April 2024

Signs you’re undercharging for your work   When it comes to the overall success of your business, one of the most important decisions you’ll face is how to price for the work you do. Charge too much and you could scare away potential customers. Charge too little and you could run yourself out of business….