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Many people in business wish they had an extra hour (or more) every day! Well, here in the UK we recently gained an “extra” hour by virtue of the clocks going back. Now, although the extra hour happened on a Sunday, I imagine most people’s day did not alter one bit,...

You know how, when faced with a big decision which requires guts and some faith, you get that feeling in your stomach, some say like butterflies… but more akin to stampeding elephants! If you can’t remember the last time you had that sensation it’s highly probable you...

Having 20:20 Vision is considered perfect eyesight. And here’s the twist… With the year 2020 being a convenient 5 years away, when setting your Business Vision, it’s the perfect timescale to work with. So, go on… create the perfect Business Vision… Here are a few...

One of the critical elements in building a successful business is laying the foundations… And the reason for this is CLARITY. All the fancy marketing tools, all the great products, all the great service, must flow from having the foundations in place. Decision-making,...

In Part 1 we looked at having a self-upgrade as part of your Spring Cleaning. Now let’s turn to the business: Having a Business Upgrade 1. Clear up any hangovers. Clearing up all the stuff hanging over from the past is essential to signal that you are ready to take...

Driving back from a speaking engagement the other week, it was Friday morning, and I had a long drive ahead. The sun was shining, I had music on the CD player, and was feeling relaxed. Spring is definitely here, I thought! Spring represents renewal, rebirth, and the...

After one of my “Counting Chickens” talks, I received a card with a cartoon on the front showing a chicken standing contemplating crossing a road. On the opposite side of the road was a sign, “Why do you need a Reason?”… So why DID the chicken cross the road? The...

Isn’t it incredible how so many people think they have set a good goal, think they are trying their best to achieve it, work all the hours sent, yet never achieve what they set out to do. Whether it’s on a daily, weekly, monthly or even annual basis. If you find...

Of all the obstacles to success which I observe, the most damaging is the barrier which exists between knowing what to do, and actually getting on and doing it. Most people know what they need to do every day in order to move their business forward. Yet how many...

Not so long ago, I would have agreed that the foundation for professional success is based on the three fundamentals; Knowledge, Skills, Activity. But the world has changed (to coin another altruism), and whereas these three ingredients were once a recipe for...

One of the fundamental barriers to success for many people in business is the inability to focus on what makes the business tick. What are the few key areas of productivity which create the results which generate a growing business? Many people go through a busy week,...

What I learned from a Mediterranean street artist a few years ago, and have never forgotten… I’m sure if you have been to one of the many islands in the Med, you will have seen this too… In the square amongst all the restaurants (where the customers are!), an artist...

One of my favourite quotes: “when you cannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses to take, choose the bolder.” WJ Slim. One of Britain’s most successful and effective Generals in the 20th century. And, I’m sure you know that so many people find this...

One of the most sought-after qualities in business is the ability to finish… and that 1 percent person who makes sure something really happens is a rare commodity. Whilst the ability to “finish” is rare, it is a key to success. It prevents wasted work, wasted energy,...