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Why you will fail to have a great career – TED talk

March 20th, 2012 · No Comments · Uncategorized

There are many reasons for not following our spark – dreams and passion – and making a successful business. This is a college professor’s view on “Why you will fail to have a great career“.  Only 15 minutes and worth it to unearth any excuses buried deep.  One of a series of TED talks.

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Reading on the Kindle – Dickens’ “Bleak House”

February 24th, 2012 · No Comments · Uncategorized

“Bleak House” progress report. Normally I enjoy reading, but tend to do so at the end of the day.  and if the book is Because this is a big complex book I have had a completely different approach to my normal reading.  How is it working out? 1.  Yes the commitment to half an hour [...]

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Biz Buzz show Jean Wolfe interviews artists after Bucks Art Week

July 14th, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Bucks Art Week allows artists working in their studios to meet the public, and for the public to have access to working artists.  Two artists who took part in Bucks Art Week came into the studio to talk about their experience of the week.  Marlow FM Artist They brought paintings in too, so that listeners [...]

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Traditional Japanese way of business

April 14th, 2011 · 6 Comments · Uncategorized

My brother has been working in a traditional Japanese business. He came back to the UK after the recent tsunami, and has now returned. I have just heard that his apartment is still standing and he has electricity.  This is particularly good as he is in the Fukushima area but out of the evacuation zone.  [...]

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March 1st, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Spark into Social Media Marketing is a course about marketing ideas, and being inspired to market your business through social media. Good marketing helps you reach the people who want your services and pay you so you make a real difference. You don’t need deep pockets for social media you need ideas! Find your spark [...]

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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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Business hero to evil villain in 3 easy moves – Mark Zuckerberg of facebook

June 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Business hero Mark Zuckerberg set up facebook in the dorm room at Harvard and early use was restricted to other students.  Perfect business hero behaviour. Next – facebook keeps changing and it can be hard to keep up.  Plus there is a lack of transparency over what is going on and a few legal issues.  [...]

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Email marketing that is so valuable your readers pay you

April 8th, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized, Words

Image by KayVee.INC via Flickr Email marketing that is so valuable your readers pay you would be a great way to make money – provided your emails are valued by your readers.  In reality your emails are in hand-to-hand fighting in the inbox with spam and other email messages and could be beaten. One way [...]

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Blogging Workshop on International Women’s Day 2010

February 11th, 2010 · No Comments · Inspiration, Internet Marketing, Social media, Uncategorized

Image by orangeacid via Flickr Blogging Workshop on International Women’s Day Blogging is such a great way to build company reputation, and leads to more money, and more happiness through self expression.  Many small business owners find writing their website difficult, but have no problem talking about what really matters to them in a blog. [...]

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Marks and Spencer anniversary goes on

January 31st, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Marks and Spencer have celebrated their anniversary most notably by re-creating a Penny Bazaar which honoured Marks first penny bazaar when the company started. I happened to see this bag left on a seat at Paddington station in London.  Somebody forgot their shopping but it looked like a good advertisement.  I immediately thought ” Oh [...]

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