WordPress release 3.1 Reinhardt I am about to check out the latest WordPress release but have been distracted by the fact that it is called Reinhardt. How wonderful that the people at wordpress like music! I am so delighted that it is called Reinhardt (after Django Reinhardt) that I have spent some happy time on [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Inspiration'
Latest WordPress update (3.1) called Reinhardt
February 28th, 2011 · No Comments · Inspiration, Technology
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Entrepreneurs give money and time to charity
November 15th, 2010 · No Comments · Inspiration
A new study of 150 entrepreneurs in the USA revealed that companies led by entrepreneurs give twice as much profit to charity compared with other large organisations. So the entrepreneur is not a Scrooge-like figure but a creator of wealth, who gives back. The study revealed that “nine in 10 (89 percent) entrepreneurs donate money, [...]
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Entrepreneurs donate to charities – money and time
November 14th, 2010 · No Comments · Inspiration, Uncategorized
Image via Wikipedia Entrepreneurs have often been viewed as having to be tough and ruthless in order to be successful in business. “The Apprentice” is a prime example. A recent survey in the USA demonstrates a more caring and committed side to entrepreneurs. The survey of nearly 150 CEOs and founders reveals that nine in [...]
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Hallowe’en – start of the new year
October 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Inspiration
Image via Wikipedia The pagan new year starts here .. at Hallowe’en. So if you feel like a brand new start it could be the ancient memories coming to the surface. Samhaim (prounounced Sowen) is the Celtic festival at the end of October which became Christianised. November 1st became known as and All Saints Day [...]
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How to remove clutter permanently so you move forward easily
September 10th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Bit of a Rant, Inspiration
We all know that clutter stops us moving forward, slows us down, and prevents us from taking the big bold steps we want to take. Why do we have it then when we know we “should” get rid of it? Usually we put the activity on a to do list, and because it is a [...]
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Fabulous Friday Feeling – get more done more easily
September 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Inspiration
Fridays can give you the spark to get more done in your business more easily. Finishing the week with a completed “to-do” list feels fantastic. Use the natural deadline of Friday at the end of the week to create some urgency. The thought of relaxation in the weekend ahead means you are happier to push [...]
August is a great time for your small business
August 6th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Inspiration
Image via Wikipedia Employees and business owners take their holidays in August, so how could it be a great time for your small business? These seven ideas will help your marketing and your business spark generally. You can create a link by having the “have you been away/ have you stayed at home/ what did [...]
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Authentic or professional?
July 30th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Inspiration, Social media
Being authentic is an important value for most of the business owners I have contact with. (Hey it is important to me, so that’s no surprise!), That generally means having an honest beneficial relationship for both sides, which does not involve any trick sales gimmicks, fake scarcity, manipulative selling or coercion. Modern marketing is based [...]
Mary Portas – queen of greengrocers and local shops
June 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · Branding, Inspiration
Mary Portas Queen of Shops BBC programme is helping small local businesses. This week she focussed on a greengrocers. It was excellent TV – we saw drama and disagreements, and excellent business and marketing inspiration. How could a business owner benefit from the programme? Mary herself comes across as very authentic and natural. She doesn’t [...]
Ada Lovelace Day – anniversary for inspiring women in science and technology
March 24th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Inspiration
Ada Lovelace Day is in memory of Ada King, daughter of the poet Lord Byron, who became Countess of Lovelace, and died in 1852. Her Automatic Engine is credited as being the first computer programme. The opportunity for this day is to give credit to women who inspired interest in science, maths and technology by [...]
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