Bloggertone

You’d probably be hard-pressed to find a business owner that set out to have a “mediocre” or “marginally successful” business. Even so, the prospect of trying to create that amazing business we all strive for may seem daunting, or downright impossible. Until now…

We often think of the real helpers as banks, enterprise boards, mentors, coaches, and they are always in our sights as we drive our new business out of the safety of our dreams into broad daylight.

If you are starting a business, or in the process of expanding, think of the silent partners helping you quietly propel your business and your confidence to the next level.

I do! It’s the cry of more and more people regardless of their age – entrepreneurship is a growing trend – yet there is more to…

We’re given all sorts of messages about how to be perfect leaders and managers. When a small business owner is unclear about…

Research can reveal both good and bad news: use it to confirm your hopes and expectations for a new market – but also to reveal any problems that may lie ahead.

Nutrition is often top of the list for a healthy mind and body. Don’t forget that if you run a business, it is also organic, growing, and in need of nutrition…

Did you start the new year with bright shiny plans and a Can-Do Attitude? Everywhere you look are references to how the outlook is poor or changing at an obscenely slow pace…

Business people are similar the way they go through their business day. Some will speed in, make a lot of noise, some will “arrive” and leave a lingering impression well after they have gone. So you could wonder which has the longer lasting impression?

It struck me how similar customer relationships are to a marriage. Initially, there’s the wedding – that exciting part when you land the contract and everyone is full of energy…

I was at the Irish Internet Association’s Annual Conference held in Dublin yesterday, where the theme was “Vision 2020″. I could only stay during the morning, but it was worth my while, with some good presentations, some “same old”, and some thoughts that I brought back with me