What is an employer looking for? Having been through the job search a few times, I’ve discovered a few tips and tricks to optimising the process. When I’m approached by someone looking for help, I usually find that their starting point is their own point of view, rather than that of a prospective employer. “It’s […]
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Managing expectations is an important part of any deal. Successful deal makers work to ensure that when a negotiation is concluded, all sides feel satisfied with an agreement. Studies show that satisfied negotiators are more likely to uphold the terms, and more importantly ‘spirit’, of an agreement. As contracts may not cover every possibility, having partners
PING! Off goes your phone. You have another email. You reach over and glance at your screen to see the little orange circle has ticked up again. Does it make you wonder how anyone is handling email overload? If you’re struggling to keep on top of your email, you’re not alone. Although I do my
Earlier this year, I was browsing my local Waterstones, when I came across a copy of ‘Blair Inc.’ on the shelf. I have to admit to an enduring curiosity in our former Prime Minister, and so picked up the book and parked myself in the attached Costa to start reading. To those of you that
If you’re like me, your most common complaint is probably that there isn’t enough time in a day, and if there is, that you can’t remember everything that you want to do. In this article, I’m going to be talking about my system for Getting Things Done; what workflows I use, and what programs I
In this article, I’m going to explore the Prospect Decision Making Cycle, and how writing style and topics can lead businesses to lose potential business by failing to meet the needs of visitors. Earlier this year, I started a job as Marketing Executive for WHISHWORKS – a global IT services company with lots of skill in
To those of you that know me well, I doubt you’ll disagree with the statement that my ability to organise my calender leaves something to be desired. I’m often presented with numerous opportunities – whether personal or professional – and being the optimistic person that I am, often jump in head first to try and
When it comes to website building, I’ve handled builds for clients, for myself and had significant input on others. And if there’s one thing I hate, it’s high priced firms which are high priced for no reason other than that they’re doing pointless work. I’m a big believer in understanding what you want your website to
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A few weeks ago, I was having a discussion with a colleague of mine about the difference between Marketing, Branding and Sales; or to be more precise, which of these I thought was the most important for a small business. I was arguing that all three are intrinsically different business functions, and that small businesses
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As is so often the case, in the last few weeks, I found found myself somewhat oversubscribed in terms of meetings, phone calls and evening engagements. As such, this post is a little later than anticipated, but I was inspired to finish it yesterday after attending District Officer Training as part of my role as
