Monthly Archives: November 2009

Have you thought about using games consoles to train your staff?

November 30, 2009 – 7:56 am

The Royal Navy is to distribute 230 play station PSPs among its weapons engineers as part of an initiative to improve training efficiency. How can you learn from the Navy and improve your firm’s training efficiency?

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The monday cartoon 30-11-2009

November 30, 2009 – 7:11 am

Today’s cartoon is dedicated to anyone looking forward to a break over christmas.

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How to say ‘no’ – By the Lawyer Coach

November 25, 2009 – 7:30 am

One of the best ways of managing your time, is by being able to say ‘no’. This article looks at how to say ‘no’ to your clients, and colleagues.

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Who do you now represent?

November 24, 2009 – 7:30 am

Becoming a new business owner is more than just a different way of fighting for an income.. it means you need to create a new personal brand and sense of identify.

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monday cartoon – 23/11/2009

November 23, 2009 – 7:30 am

Today’s cartoon is dedicated to anyone that needs a lift today.

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Follow friday 20-11-09

November 19, 2009 – 11:54 pm

Today’s follow friday recommendations are all from the people I met at the executive village or the Everywoman conference

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Freelance or Interim or Business Owner – Part 3

November 19, 2009 – 7:55 am

Business ownership… so how does this differ from being a freelancer? And can you be both? What different skill sets are needed to be a business owner rather than a freelancer. These are the questions that I will be looking at in this blog post.

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Freelancer OR Interim OR Business Owner? Part 2

November 18, 2009 – 7:48 am

In this post, I look at what it means to work as an interim employee, and how this differs to business ownership and being a freelancer.

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Freelancer OR Interim OR Business Owner? Part 1

November 17, 2009 – 7:45 am

What’s right for you… freelance, interim, business owner or a mixture? In the next three posts we will look at the differences and have a discussion highlighting what might be the right option for you and your career.

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Monday Morning Cartoon 16-11-09

November 16, 2009 – 7:30 am

This week’s cartoon is dedicated to anyone that loves being away from ‘tidy desk’ policies and practices.

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Follow Friday 13/11/09

November 13, 2009 – 7:30 am

My recommendations for the 13th November are all the ladies I have met through the Everywomen forums.

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What the best way for your firm to find clients?

November 12, 2009 – 8:22 am

There are seven common ways that businesses can attract clients. Great marketing efficiency comes from knowing which of the seven ways works for your business.

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What’s it like to work with The Efficiency Coach?

November 11, 2009 – 8:32 am

Have you ever wondered what it is like to work with a business coach? Read on to hear how one coaching sessions produced great results for a new business owner.

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What our TV remote control can teach us about efficiency?

November 10, 2009 – 8:10 am

Simplicity is important for good business efficiency. How much of your products or services are your clients using?

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Monday morning cartoon 9-11-9

November 9, 2009 – 7:30 am

Another cartoon from The Cartoonist

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My follow friday recommendations 6-11-9

November 5, 2009 – 11:20 pm

The follow friday recommendations are all my fellow sponsors of The Better Networking Treasure Hunt Competition

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Why a whole day of one-to-one training is a waste of your money

November 4, 2009 – 7:55 am

You need to be wary of subject experts becoming a trainer. What they may believe makes for successful learning may not always be the case.

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12 questions which will revitalise your business development

November 3, 2009 – 7:45 am

The secret to building a successful business is 2-fold… efficient & effective marketing, and good fiscal management. In this article, I look at the questions you need to answer if you are not getting the sales you need to grow your business.

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Monday cartoon 2-11-9

November 2, 2009 – 7:58 am

I’ve just spent a great week away for half-term, and been having some great quality thinking and reflecting time.
This cartoon from Guy Carter, The cartoonist, is dedicated to all of you who have been taking time out to think over the last week.

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