I like going to meetings. I said this to a friend over coffee the other morning. We looked at each other for a few seconds, flat whites poised mid-air. Really? As we resumed our coffee drinking and chatted about this revelation, I realised that since I started my own business a few years ago my … Read More
Tips
Why having the same breakfast everyday could help you make better decisions. (And what this has to do with how your clients make decisions.)
Are you often surprised at how hard it can be to make some decisions and easy to make others? And it’s not always the significant decisions that are the hardest right? Unable to decide what to have for dinner, but found it a piece of cake earlier (not a good dinner choice by the way) … Read More
Are you doing these 8 things to optimise mental performance?
Imagine you’re planning to run a marathon, you prepare your body accordingly; building up your fitness, eating the right foods (maybe cutting back on the after work drinks) and getting a good night’s sleep the evening before the big event. However, do you ensure your brain is in peak condition before making an significant decision, … Read More
Not doing this could be causing your clients real pain.
Silence. Nothing. My blood pressure starts to rise and I feel completely helpless. I send another email. A few days later – another. Nothing. I look at the company’s website again – nope no phone numbers. The delivery tracking link isn’t working either. I resort to Twitter and Facebook; finally someone responds to my Facebook … Read More
These 2 things could be stopping you from winning new business, and it’s not your price or service.
Some common themes have been running through requests for tenders in recent years. In addition to the requirement to prove your capability to deliver the best goods or services to meet their needs and provide the best value for money, companies are interested in knowing much more about your organisation. Many are particularly interested in … Read More
Moving from start-up to established company? 5 tips for managing your business travel spend as your company grows.
Does this sound like your business? You’re growing, you’ve expanded your team, your client base has increased and there are more opportunities on the horizon. It’s exciting times. At the same time your costs have grown – and that includes spending money on travel. When the business was small it was easy to know who … Read More
What do Goldilocks and being more productive have in common?
The brain is an amazing machine, possibly the most complex machine there is. It’s made up of several parts that control what we think, how we feel, where we move, what we see, hear and taste to name a few. At a high level we have a conscious and a non-conscious mind. The unconscious part … Read More
5 steps to establishing inspiring goals
Looking at my calendar I can’t quite believe there are only five weeks remaining until we’re welcoming in another new year. As we zoom towards the end of 2017, I’m reflecting on the goals I set for the year (business and personal) and what I’ve achieved. Many have a lovely big tick of achievement, others … Read More
Do you have your duty of care in mind when it comes to the health, safety and security of your travellers?
Five areas of focus when developing a travel risk management program No matter the size of your company or the industry you work in, as an employer you have a legal and moral obligation (a duty of care) for the health, safety and security of every one of your employees. As workforces are increasingly more … Read More
Got a great feature to sell? So what, who cares?
When you’re promoting a product or service it’s all too easy to get caught up focusing on features rather than benefits. “Feature” is defined by dictionary.com as “a prominent or conspicuous part or characteristic”, this definition points to the main reason we find ourselves focused on it – it’s front of mind and easy to … Read More