When we set up in business we think about earning – finding clients, setting good prices and earning income to support our families. What we sometimes underestimate is the expenses involved with running a business. [...]

It’s great to get out of the office and meet with like-minded individuals with the prospect of finding suppliers, customers or collaborators. It is not just a jolly to see and speak with other humans; [...]

It’s great when you set up a new course or develop some new materials but what about reviewing course material after or before each session – are we just as good at that part [...]

We encourage feedback don’t we? Or do you shy away from it – not really sure what’s going to be said? Feedback is important as it allows us to learn and improve, providing a [...]

Do you know your way around your filing system with your eyes closed? Can you retrieve that urgent file within a matter of seconds or does it take you ten minutes to locate? Now [...]

I believe training is a love/hate relationship. The result being based on a number of factors: The trainer: engaging, monotone, lecture style, mannerisms, knowledgeable The venue: temperature, seating(!), refreshments, time of the day, easy [...]

Proofreading – in my opinion it is necessary for your credibility and audience experience. A pet hate of mine – reading a great website, post, article or even a book and finding spelling mistakes, missed words, incorrect grammar

What sort of training do you deliver/like? Training comes in many different guises and everyone has their favourite and least favourite way of learning new ‘stuff’. One thing to always remember when looking at [...]

These days, social media is one of the most important elements of any business. It makes up a very high percentage of any marketing plan, and over the last 5 years has been in innovative [...]

You have a skill and want to pass it on via training. Is it a practical skill or a theory subject? – each will demand a different approach (let’s look at that next month). Do [...]