...achieving the best in people for profitable success
...achieving the best in people for profitable success
In a counter measure to the ‘doom and gloom’ merchants of the media, I am hoping to collect success stories from businesses in Dorset. From discussions at the recent Business Exchange breakfast at Blandford, there are some really good results being achieved by a number of companies. Stephen Coburn, Inspiration Plus, has highlighted that a …
There is up to £1000 to help develop your business leadership skills. The first £500 is available to managing directors, owner managers and company directors and is there for the taking, provided you are eligible. A further grant of £500 has to be match funded, and is available for any senior manager or the management …
Spring is in the air, and thoughts turn to spring cleaning. (Well some do!) It is a time of new birth. In work, it is an ideal time to clean out the ‘habits’ cupboard. As Mahatma Gandhi once said: “Your beliefs become your thoughts Your thoughts become your words Your words become your actions Your …
When the going gets tough, the first thing to normally go off the budget is training. If you are thinking of this, then be warned! Recent research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development has shown that this can be false economy. Those firms that do not train are two times more likely to fail. …
At the Business Exchange meeting (12/2/09), we used Edward De Bono’s random word technique to look at a real issue for Margaret Mckenzie. For details of random word, visit www.edwarddebono.com. If you would like to know more, join us on March 17th at the Creative Ideas Group, 6-8 pm How can I notify my existing …
Here are some key points that stood out for me from a seminar on current employment and health and safety law, given by Peninsula (www.peninsula-uk.com) Note: This is my interpretation of what was said. Please seek expert advice before acting. As an employer, being ignorant of the facts is not an excuse, it is an …
‘The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing’ Walt Disney Good intentions are difficult to maintain unless there is the will to succeed. When the pressure is on us, it is easy to slip back to old ways. Here are 5 ways to help keep the motivation through change, whether for yourself or …
Free training workshops for business owners and managers with 5 to 249 employees.
“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves” Carl Jung Is there someone in your team or a customer that always seems to get up your nose? Have you ever stopped to wonder why? If we take a long hard look at why someone irritates us, it can often …
‘Marketing on a Small Budget’ Book Sale Not everyone has a large budget for advertising and marketing, therefore it is important to minimise wastage. This book is a useful basic guide for any rural or small business starting out to market themselves with limited resources. Each chapter ends with a summary and a practical exercise …