A marketing lesson from an interesting place to sit
How interesting is your product or service, to a prospective customer? I was walking along The River Trent, earlier today when I saw the seat below. I don’t usually notice seats and certainly don’t...
View ArticleA visionary way to improve your business
I have an important message today, for any of you who are going through a tough time right now. Vision and visionaries Vision is the ability to see. A visionary is someone, who uses her imagination to...
View ArticleGetting an idea Vs working an idea
After announcing my new service yesterday, I was reminded of a sign I used to have on the wall above my desk. It simply said: “If you get an idea that you believe has potential, do what’s required to...
View ArticleThink big – No, bigger than that
In today’s post, I want to share some thoughts with you on why you have to think big, if you want your business to reach it’s potential. The answer may surprise you! All business owners place a...
View Article5 Amazing times for you and your business
Here are 5 ways to use time super effectively. Consistently showing up on time, is a great way to build a reputation for reliability. Sending your mailing or newsletter out at the right time, is...
View Article2 More ways to grow your business and blow the lid off your potential!
There are 2 more ways I can help you and your business, which I know you will find extremely interesting. Until recently, the only services I offered you were: The free, general help I provide via...
View Article7 Things you need to know about Worry
Here are 7 things you need to know about worry, including a more helpful alternative. Stop Worrying Worrying doesn’t make things better. Worrying is a hideous waste of your time. Time is your most...
View ArticleWhat is winning the battle for your attention?
The most successful business owners focus on doing what matters. In order to have enough time to do everything that matters, she ignores everything that doesn’t matter. Her approach is simple: She...
View Article2 Things to love about your business
As it’s Valentine’s Day, I thought I would share 2 of the elements of your business that are worth falling in love with, (if you have not already). 1. Love the people you work with I’m not just talking...
View Article4 Tips on how to spot a legitimate opportunity
Here are 4 tips, to help you identify legitimate opportunities and avoid the fake ones. Legitimate opportunities seldom look like certainties. There is always a risk attached. If it looks too good to...
View ArticleAre you missing out on this amazing opportunity?
As small business owners, we are always on the lookout for opportunities. We look for sales opportunities. We look for networking opportunities. We look for time management opportunities. We look for...
View ArticleIs this a bad idea?
Progress is about putting great ideas into action. However, trying to make a bad idea work is a source of little more than frustration. Don’t try to save bad work When I speak with a writer, designer,...
View ArticleWhy bother to learn anything, when Google has all the answers?
That question is one I have heard regularly, ever since search engines became a part of out daily lives. The answer? Yes, Google has millions of answers. It has the correct answers AND the damagingly...
View ArticleWho are you comparing yourself to?
People have a tendency to compare themselves to others. This is a well known cause of much of the stress and unhappiness we experience. Why? Because we tend to give too much credit to the work and...
View ArticleHow curious are you?
There’s a key difference between the best people and least effective people in your industry. The best people stay curious They commit to ongoing learning. They keep up to date with the latest thinking...
View ArticleDecision Making: You can’t procrastinate your way to success
Here’s a great tip, to help you manage your time better and make more progress with your business than ever before. Decision time Delaying decisions is a key source of lost time, lost opportunities and...
View ArticleQuick Marketing Tip: Stop trying to appeal to everyone
One of the golden rules of successful marketing, is to identify exactly who your customer or client is, then focus exclusively on them. This is the opposite of what we see most small business owners...
View ArticleI have to share this with you
I received a message from an accountant today, via the contact form on the Marketing Mentor page of the blog. I have to share it with you, because it makes a very powerful point in just a small number...
View Article3 Things to focus on if you want to quickly see amazing results
How is business? If you would like to attract more high quality clients or make more sales, here are 3 areas that can produce massive, immediate results. They are based on 3 of the areas I work on,...
View ArticleMake today a day you will never forget
With each new day, life offers you an amazing opportunity. Just as you once dreamed, you can decide today to become a dreamer again. Just as you once believed, you can decide today to become a believer...
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