Within the past few months we at Appletree have really noticed a much higher level of interaction on LinkedIn. This can include engaging with your contacts, talking in a discussion with potential clients or even website...
Alex Polizzi, The Hotel Inspector, knows a thing or two about running successful hotels and about turning struggling establishments into ones that really thrive. While watching an episode on the TV recently, it occurred to me...
In May 2013 I finally finished writing the book that I started in 2010. (I was distracted by writing another book!) This one is being edited ready for publication in September 2013 and over the next...
Recently we have had a lot of people asking us about using Facebook pages. Some of the common questions are "Will they actually bring something to my business?" or "What do I post on Facebook to...
A book is a powerful way of promoting your business. It's like a giant business card that shares your knowledge and experience with your potential clients. Writing a whole book can be a daunting task, so...
A very wise man once said "The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance." (Alan Watts, British philosopher). How can this sentence apply...
'People buy people' is a phrase you've probably heard more times than you need to, but when you sell a service it really is important. I'd like to share a story with you, to show you...
Rainbows of Newbury is a lovely little craft shop (in Newbury, Berkshire.) It's a treasure trove of all things crafty - things to cut out and stick down, or stick on, or paint or patchwork. One...
You need to do some marketing to help improve your business, but you have no idea where to start, marketing is such a broad subject that the start line could be anywhere. In the past you...
For the last few months, I’ve been writing about how NOT to stand out in...
The easiest way to outshine your competitors, win new clients and build lasting success, is,...
A couple of years ago I ran my StandOut Strategies workshop for a CEO group...
