WORKAHOLICS by Seth Godin A workaholic lives on fear. It’s fear that drives him to show up all the time. The best defense, apparently, is a good attendance record. A new class of jobs (and workers) is creating a different … Continue reading →

I don’t mean a particular person; what I mean is the various departments who work in your business. The finance dept, I.T. marketing, operations, H.R. production etc. Some of them will be ally’s some will be enemies! Life is easy … Continue reading →

the difference between networking and selling. They are like oil and water, they don’t mix. People who network and try to sell more often than not, fail. Networking is simply building relationships, in fact networking is the platform for creating … Continue reading →

From the day we started to talk we were all told to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’. Good manners is good business even as we grow into adulthood.When is it appropriate to say ‘thank you’?1 When we get new work … Continue reading →

In our networking skills training we suggest the best way to build relationships is to show interest in others by asking questions.The best way to do this is through small talk. Hobbies, holidays, general interest, business of course, current events … Continue reading →

Our company made its biggest mistake in its 7 year history…we didn’t turn up at a client to run their training workshop.I called the client who, when she found out we weren’t turning said “Are you aware , we have … Continue reading →

I love the work I do and tell people the above. But yesterday the question was posed ‘How free are you?’ Are you tied to your work? As a self-employed person how many hours a day do you work? I … Continue reading →

You can do one of 2 things. Accept it and keep relying on referrals and introductions or you can go out and make things happen.Up your marketing and networking activities and forget about the doom and gloomers. Join more networking … Continue reading →