It is far too early to be making bold claims about achieving goals, but the last few weeks have shown they are tantalisingly close, so I wanted to share whilst still in the euphoria and excitement of it all. The urge to share began, as is usual for me these days, as a mishap. When […]
Regardless of the advances being made to manage the effects of the pandemic, I am yet to be convinced that ‘by air’ is still the safest way to travel. Not to mention the constant confusion regarding the “safe” countries to travel to and from, plus countries’ individual nuances and political posturing. Needless to say there […]
While lockdown might be driving some people crazy others are doing as much as they still can online. The face-to-face networking groups I would normally attend have now migrated onto various video-conferencing platforms. Two months ago I wasn’t even sure what Zoom was but currently I’m being asked to invite people I don’t yet know […]
For the last couple of weeks I have been forced to question my business model business. I’ve no doubt it’s the usual questions that plague any fledgling business. What the hell am I doing? What are the best marketing techniques for me? Am I doing everything I could be? When uncertainty strikes, my natural course […]
This is a knowing nod to all the business owners who occasionally miss the camaraderie of an office or team working environment. Like myself you took the plunge, made the jump, put all your eggs in one basket and ventured into business on your own. The benefits of that major decision speak for themselves, but […]
This phrase makes me chuckle every time I hear it. It reminds me of the camaraderie I enjoyed early in my Civil Service career. There are a few theories about the origin of the phrase but the meaning stays the same – it’s the retelling of a story or joke numerous times. Yes I’ve been […]
The last fortnight or so has seen me jaggedly move from one thing to another, trying to maintain writing life. I envisaged the meeting I attended earlier in the week was just another step on my writing journey and it was, other than the size of the step! We were all affiliated to the same […]
