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5 top tips for an effective application for entering a competition (and a new printable)
5 top tips for an effective application for entering a competition 1. Read the rules All competitions come with rules, guidelines and terms and conditions. Read them before you get started and make…
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Enter competitions to raise your profile
Whatever it is you do there is probably an associated competition (or two). There might be awards or the equivalent for the oscars for your industry. The investment of time can be significant.…
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Networking Event Ideas: Business Card Bingo
Looking for another way to get introductions or break the ice? A fresh idea for your next networking event? Why not try Business Card Bingo? What is Business Card Bingo? First, as you…
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Business Development – What are your Goals?
What are your business development goals? I talk a lot about goals, but there is a reason that is. Having goals projects you forward. Working out your goals, leads you to your strategy.…
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Coaching
What is Coaching and how is it different from Mentoring? Coaching helps someone else develop their own approach / solution to an issue that they are facing. On the other hand mentoring is…
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Networking Events Ideas: Networking Bingo
What is Networking Bingo? Bingo can be used as an ice-breaker at networking and business events as an alternative to speed networking. The concept is easy you have a bingo grid and you…
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Quick Tip: actively listen when having a conversation
What is active listening? Simply put active listening is listening to understand. That is fully concentrating on what is being said rather than just passively ‘hearing’ what is being said by the speaker…
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Festival of Female Entrepreneurs: Edwina Dunn
Earlier this year I saw a talk entitled “How Big Data Changed Retailing” by Edwina Dunn who created the Tesco Clubcard. She launched the Tesco Clubcard which was basically the first loyalty card…
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Reverse Mentoring
What is Reverse Mentoring? Traditionally mentoring is from the top working down. From a more experienced member of staff to a more junior member of staff. It is no longer just for techies.…
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Festival of Female Entrepreneurs [Write-up]
Attending conferences can be a great way to raise your profile and network with your target audience and peers. Earlier this year I attended the Festival of Female Entrepreneurs which returned to Bristol…
