Aug 9, 2011

I have been absolutely horrified about the events happening in London and rapidly spreading to other cities in the UK. I hope that I never see such levels of lawlessness and criminality in my life time. Taking a step back, it’s been very interesting to see the reaction on Twitter. For the people I follow it’s been one of almost universal condemnation...

Aug 5, 2011

Do you think you could be generating more business through your networking activity? Do you know how to use both online and face-to-face networking to develop a local or national network? Is your breakfast networking club becoming a drain on your finances and time? Does your business plan rely on a steady stream of referrals? Are you generating results through...

Jun 28, 2011

I’ve been set a challenge. Come up with the definitive list of five books that every professional should read. Yes, just five. This sounds easy – but actually it is very difficult to whittle the list down to just five books (as I found out!) My first recommendation is ‘Eat that frog’ by Brian Tracy. Anyone who sells their time for money knows the value...

Apr 18, 2011

I read a recent article in Accountancy Age on social media being the ‘emperor’s new clothes’ for Accountants. It produced a long response by myself, to the many flawed arguments about social media in the article. However, on a very serious note, the author who has been… “Advising professional and financial services organisations on all aspects of...

Feb 17, 2011

Over the last couple of weeks, you would have had to have been living like a hermit to miss that it was valentine’s day on Monday. And, would you believe it, my husband forgot. Now we’ve been married nearly nine years now, so I don’t expect a massive romantic outpouring on valentines day – but I do expect a card and flower/meal out being planned near to...

Feb 16, 2011

Why did you become an accountant, lawyer or consultant? I would lay a heavy bet that it wasn’t the thought of business development which attracted you to your profession. Would your life be much easier if someone else did the selling on your behalf and let you get on with the day job? When I first set up my coaching/consultancy business I thought all I needed...