I actually mean two pence but that does not have the same heritage as tuppence. If you have a look at the ‘References in periodicals archive’ section of the page for tuppence under the Idioms tab on the Free Dictionary website, you will see what I mean (you may have to scroll down a bit).Continue reading “Are you guilty of not giving tuppence?”
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Networking is like owning a dog
It’s said that eyes are the window to the soul; it’s hard to make eye contact during online networking so we cannot see into people’s souls; however, the screen does give us a window to their minds. I was on a meeting the other day and one of the attendees, after giving his one-minute pitch,Continue reading “Networking is like owning a dog”
Two powerful business tools
I’m going to tell you about two business tools that, if used wisely, will revolutionize your business and your life. They are free. If you like them feel free to buy me a coffee, or better still a beer, after lockdown is over. On Friday I attended, as usual, a breakfast networking event, unfortunately virtually.Continue reading “Two powerful business tools”
Don’t waste your money on marketing!
if you are going to sabotage what you do. I love beer and trying new offerings. There is a lager produced in Cornwall, which is one of my favourites, I have been ordering for home delivery ever since the first lockdown. I am on the brewery’s email list so receive offers and news. I wasContinue reading “Don’t waste your money on marketing!”
What can John Otway and a Bunsen burner teach us about the GameStop phenomenon?
The answer to that question is a lot; it can bring some clarity amongst all the hype. For those of you not familiar with John Otway, and there will be many, he is a musician who first appeared on the music scene in the punk rock era and has continued to be active to theContinue reading “What can John Otway and a Bunsen burner teach us about the GameStop phenomenon?”
Trees and rocks
A few weeks ago I wrote on another of my blogs about how the words we use have power, it was titled ‘Sticks and Stones’. Today something happened that made me realise that the post lacked the power it should have, so I am writing about it again this time with the title ‘Trees andContinue reading “Trees and rocks”
A ‘Wicked’ Product or Service Mix.
I had assumed that using wicked to mean excellent or wonderful was the idiom of youth, or perhaps youth a few years back, and was amazed to discover that it has its roots in the early 1960s So now you know that I’m talking about excellent mixes of products or services rather than bad ones.Continue reading “A ‘Wicked’ Product or Service Mix.”
Make your own luck – plan
Please bear with my running story, it is relevant then I get down to business. On Monday’s I attend an online event at 7 am, Wisdoms123 Chats, it is hosted in South Africa so a more reasonable time of 8 am there. At this time of year it means getting up in the dark; howeverContinue reading “Make your own luck – plan”
Change
I thought I would say a few words about change as there is a lot of it about at the moment; some of it forced upon businesses and some of it as the result of businesses seizing opportunities. There was an interesting discussion recently on Twitter organised by the Inclusivity Project during National Inclusion Week.Continue reading “Change”
To speak or not to speak that is the question?
Every weekday morning at the unpleasant time of 7am I join an online group in South Africa (it’s 8am for them) for a brief discussion on various management/leadership topics. I find it a great way to start the day listening to the views of others and also reflecting on what I think and why. ItContinue reading “To speak or not to speak that is the question?”
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