Should You Have A Wide And Diverse Network?

People who meet me in Northampton and Milton Keynes are always saying that I seem to know everyone out networking ...

Business Partnerships: Watch Out For The Halo Effect

Boy oh boy, when two people who have committed to each other fall out, sour can be the understatement of all time ...

Is A Vision Statement Just Motherhood And Apple Pie?

I remember with a smile being in a group with some senior hospital consultants creating a vision statement ...

Let's Look At Things Through The Round Window

Grew up in Britain in the 60s, 70s and 80s? The words ''through the round window'' will take you back to your childhood ...

Business Development: Start One Business Or Build A Portfolio?

I talk to a lot of new business owners about whether they should start more than one business ...

Referral Marketing: How I Connect People

I'm not particularly artistic but I am creative with referral marketing and love making new connections ...

Pounce: Great For Tigers, Not So Good For Their Prey!

Most people admire the tiger except, of course, when you're going to be his dinner. Have you met any out networking?

Networking: The Art Of Being Interested, Not Interesting

I have a friend who has been deaf in one ear since childhood. She is the one who taught me the power of body language ...

Consultancy: 8 Answers To The Question, What Do You Do?

A clear answer to this question is vital whether you’re starting up a consultancy, reviewing your results or negotiating ...

Oh, The Ups And Downs Of Being Human!

I’ve just started an online self-help challenge called The Daily Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Everyday Life ...

Delegation: Some Common Mistakes

Once again this week, that crucial management skill rears its ugly head in several conversations I’ve had ...

A Target Market Will Give You Lots Of Choice

I first published this blog post about defining your target market in 2017. A lot has changed in my services since then ...

Referral Marketing: Getting Back In Touch With People

If you want to be successful at referral marketing, surround yourself with people who know your ideal clients ...

What Keeps You Going In Your Business?

Do you know what keeps you going in your business? Look at the iceberg the way a penguin does and it may become clear ...

Business Development: Getting A Good Night’s Sleep

Last week, I concluded my blog post with the recommendation to get a good night’s sleep before planning your next steps for your business ...

Business Development: Surviving Year Two

What do you want to cover today? is the usual question I ask my clients at the beginning of our session together ...

Grow Your Consultancy Using The Hub Firm Method

Many consultants left employment and set up on their own to escape the trappings of working in a large organisation ...

Why Write Your Vision For Your Business In The Present Tense?

Like many coaches, I ask you to write your vision for your business in the present tense, as if you've already achieved it ...