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...
In the digital world we live in today, social media is growing rapidly in both popularity with people and in the business world. Social media acts a gateway between the business world and a vast amount...
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...
A lot of the people we meet have taken the exciting (and often scary) decision to start their own business. In the past, news and statistics about the likelihood of survival of new businesses were always...
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...
Latest stats just out on worldwide usage of social media gave some really interesting, and quite frankly scary figures. Have a read of the blog, but in the meantime here?s a snapshot of some of the...
In a previous blog I spoke to you about the effectiveness of eNewsletters and why you should be using them in business. Today I would like to talk to you about DIY eNewsletters, and how they...
As the UK was about to head into another Covid lockdown towards the end of...
10 years ago, I went skiing with a group of other business owners. The group...
I don’t often go to supermarkets. I’m not keen on the experience and would rather...
