In the last few years blogging has taken the web by storm. But what is a blog…? What’s it really for?

Blog is an abbreviation of “weblog,” which is a term used to describe part of a website that maintains an ongoing chronicle of information and a way of sharing your knowledge, information, hints and tips. It’s a fabulous way for you to build a following of people you want to forge a relationship Read the rest of this entry

Here’s your 7 day challenge…

Why do some people succeed where others fail? Its a big question, but I firmly believe there aren’t in fact too many answers.

All the successful people I know have made a decision to create the life and the business they want. The rest, many of them great people, so don’t get me wrong… take what comes their way, they go with the flow, they accept that things just Read the rest of this entry

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO EVERYONE WHO USES FACEBOOK FOR BUSINESS OR PERSONAL REASONS AND WISHES TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH THEIR CONTACTS!!

Have you noticed that you are only seeing updates in your newsfeed from the same people lately? Have you also noticed that when you post things like status messages, photos and links, the same circle of people are commenting and you are not hearing from anyone Read the rest of this entry

Your attitude – in business, sport, relationships and in life, will determine the altitude or the heights you achieve.

How many of you watched Andy Murray as he cruised to victory at Queens for the second time? His body language was so refreshing; his head was high, shoulders back. I might have to watch a replay - but I’m sure I even saw him crack a smile a few times!

He was confident… Read the rest of this entry

Interview by Baiju Solanki - Performance Coaching

I’m an entrepreneur get me out of here…

Baiju is conducting a series of interviews with UK entrepreneurs to discover what drives them. What does it take to succeed in business today?
In this recording Baiju interviews Steve Clarke as he shares what motivates him, and what set him on the path to retirement at 45.

Interview by Baiju Solanki

Do you know who is saying what about you… and can you control that?

“Modern technology is totally out of control” says Lord Chief Justice Lord Judge, (is it just me that loves the fact that our highest ranking Judge in the UK is really called… Lord Judge).

Lord Judge was of course commenting on the uproar over super-injunctions, which have recently been brought into the spotlight by Read the rest of this entry

The role of the Digital Business Britain manifesto is to increase the economic output of the UK by encouraging individuals and businesses to embrace a Digital Mindset. My friend Penny Power is championing this movement… it’s powerful stuff and I’m a supporter.

Digital Business Britain 8 Point Manifesto

1.

Adopt a Digital Mindset and philosophy

Challenge both Government Read the rest of this entry

We do this and we do that… You need to understand and accept that no one is really interested in you or your products. That’s OK, take a deep breath and let me explain what I mean.

Most human beings are only interested in “what’s in it for me”. Someone once explained this to me by saying that people are tuned into radio WII-FM, that’s: What’s In It For Me. I’ve never forgotten it Read the rest of this entry

In a week when we’ll witness another Royal Wedding and an exchange of lifetime promises and commitments, it made me stop and think about the promises we make to our clients in business.

Just as a successful marriage will thrive and survive given trust, understanding and the delivery on certain promises made from the outset - so too a business relationship can strengthen or sadly diminish over Read the rest of this entry

To succeed in business and to attract paying clients to your business or service, you absolutely must have an infinite supply of GP + TE… “Genuine Passion” and “Tons of Enthusiasm”.

It’s not always easy, I know that. Some days are tougher than others to whip up enthusiasm, right? No time for marketing and sales are down, you get busy being busy and fighting fires - sound familiar?

Everyone Read the rest of this entry

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