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Cold calling…or solving a problem?
I recently watched a film called The Secret. Very interesting and fascinating viewing. It did get me thinking… how many times do we assume that something bad is going to happen and then eventually it does? The truth is, rarely. I can be as negative as the next person… sometimes when I am calling...

Efficiency or Effectiveness?
In Business, are these words interchangeable or do they have specific inference in the context of business? Definition: Efficiency is the (often measurable) ability to avoid wasting materials, energy, efforts, money, and time in doing something or in producing a desired result. In a more...

How to choose the best online apps for your business
Starting to work for yourself or working with a team has become increasingly challenging with the need to be completely virtual yet still ensure that you are open for new enquiries and can work effectively to support customers. Many of the systems and applications that you need are available with...

Whose pound note are you after?
When you are starting a business, this is the most important marketing question. Marketing experts will call it “Identifying your target market” but whatever you call it, the answer to this question will define your entire business and marketing strategy. Let’s take a room for the night as an...

Data security for your business
When it comes to data security, there aren’t any ‘one-rule-fits-all’ scenarios. Every business is different, and every business handles its data in different ways. However, there are a few key areas that everyone should pay attention to, regardless of the size of their business. Antivirus...