Sep 3rd, 2010 in
Perception |
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With their recent investments and profit reports, UK banks appear to be recovering quite well and once again beginning to live large. However, entrepreneurs in search of funding for starting a business should not expect to necessarily see a piece of that pie. Never mind that some of these institutions are now at least partially owned by the British public, after being bailed out with our hard-earned money; banks are...
May 17th, 2010 in
Insight |
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You know those annoying people who go on and on and on….and on. How long do you listen to them before your ears decide to go on strike so your brain can go on holiday? Not long I bet. Well, a sales person who talks too much will not survive long, and as we’re all sales people of a fashion in business, the art of silence is something we all need to master. Whether you’re selling a service, a product or the...
Mar 8th, 2010 in
Commentary |
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“Free” is a double-edged sword of a word. While on the one hand it’s lovely to hear, trips off the tongue and warms the heart of even the coldest consumer, on the other it can destroy your business reputation, scupper your chances of funding for starting a business, and lay waste to your prospects…see what I mean by double-edged sword now?
This is a post about the wisdom of giving stuff away for free. Is it...