Business
Get Your Processes In Place
If you’ve started working with staff or you need to start taking people on, as your business grows – document the processes that are part of your business so you can get an understanding of what needs to be done. This helps to clarify job responsibilities which can be useful in providing guidance in the…
Read MoreThe Importance of Planning For Students
I was talking to a client the other day and they mentioned the lack of fore-thought young people have these days. They’re so used to making instant arrangements and leaving things to the last minute that they struggle when they have to think more than a few days ahead. Or they’ve been used to having…
Read MoreWhen To Say ‘No’ To Business
When you’re running your own business you want all the clients and customers you can get, right? It makes sense. You’re in business to make money and by selling your products and services and having plenty of clients and customers you generate income. Or does it. Sometimes you need to say no to new business.…
Read MorePhone Calls Made Easier
Do you avoid making phone calls? It’s surprising the number of people I speak to who dislike making phone calls, even if it’s part of their job. There’s something about picking up the phone and talking to another person that can strike fear in to the heart of the most rational, competent person. What is…
Read MoreAfter The Event – Now What?
I was at the IFP Paraplanner Conference last week and have done a few talks this month. One of the recurring questions or comments is often – “I’ve heard all this great stuff, I’ve learned all these great things but I know I’m too busy to put it all into practice.” Many people were motivated…
Read MoreEscape From The Home Office
When your home is your office, sometimes you can go just a little stir crazy – especially if the only conversation you have is with your children and if they’re under 5 that’s probably fairly limited. Here are a few ways for you to escape and get a breath of fresh air. Work away from…
Read MoreFind Time To Study
Whether you’re working full or part time and you’re studying for work-related or personal reasons – here are a few ideas to help you find time to study when you’re already busy. Commit to your study time! You have a goal. This is a short-term commitment which will result in giving you the skills and…
Read MoreBook Review: … and death came third
The title is based on the premis that people are more afraid of speaking in public than dying. Strange but true. Before I started my own business I would probably have rather experienced death than been subjected to speaking in front of a room full of strangers. However, as with most things in life –…
Read MoreWho, What, Where, When, Why and How
I keep six honest serving-men They taught me all I knew; Their names are What and Why and When And How and Where and Who. (From The Elephants Child by Rudyard Kipling) As well as being the Five W’s (and one H) of journalism these are also useful questions to consider when delegating tasks or…
Read MoreShould I Send This Email
I came across this amusing infographic – one way to minimise the number of emails that land in your Inbox – by not sending round meaningless or irrelevant emails in the first place. Practice good email habits and try to pass them on to those around you. Should You Really Send That Email? (INFOGRAPHIC)
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