A couple of things that I have found really interesting over the last few weeks
1. a friend of mine is about to launch a new portal for freelance contractors - see http://www.just4contractors.com/ and let me kno what you think.
2. I uploaded a series of presentation of effective change management - see http://www.slideshare.net/businesschange
3. We have just launched our Business Growth Academy, where you can get 24/7 hep and support for your business - see http://www.businessgrowthmastery.com/BGM_Academy_Home_Sales.html
Happy hunting...
Tony
Wednesday, 12 November 2008
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
How to manage excessive pay demands
Alastair Darling, the UK Chancellor has come out today warning that trade unions guard against a 'disastrous return to 1970's style inflationary pay demands.
He is right to be concerned as the global economy is feeling the impact of inflationary pressures on oil prices, the cost of food and increasing energy costs. Although the official inflation rate in the UK is quoted at just 3.3%, it is well established that if you take just these three core items, the the rate would be well north of 8%.
So as a business owner, how can you guard against excessive pay demands?
On the one hand, you need to ensure that you pay a fare salary, otherwise you are likely to struggle to retain top talent. Having said that all the research that I have seen is that money is lower in the priorities of the employee than it is in the perception of management.
Let me explain.
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He is right to be concerned as the global economy is feeling the impact of inflationary pressures on oil prices, the cost of food and increasing energy costs. Although the official inflation rate in the UK is quoted at just 3.3%, it is well established that if you take just these three core items, the the rate would be well north of 8%.
So as a business owner, how can you guard against excessive pay demands?
On the one hand, you need to ensure that you pay a fare salary, otherwise you are likely to struggle to retain top talent. Having said that all the research that I have seen is that money is lower in the priorities of the employee than it is in the perception of management.
Let me explain.
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Thriving in a Downturn - Part 2
In the June 2008 edition of Director Magazine, Jane Simms highlighted the need for UK Directors to seize the chance to exploit new opportunities in global markets.
I, like her wholeheartedly believe that there are amazing opportunities for even the smallest operator to take advantage of the perspection of UK business in overseas markets.
However, the biggest hurdle that you will have to overcome in doing so is not the red tape, the long distances or even the time differences.
No, the biggest hurdle that you will no doubt have to overcome is your own self doubt.
There are 10 simple steps that you can take today to ensure that you take control of these doubts and cast them aside...
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I, like her wholeheartedly believe that there are amazing opportunities for even the smallest operator to take advantage of the perspection of UK business in overseas markets.
However, the biggest hurdle that you will have to overcome in doing so is not the red tape, the long distances or even the time differences.
No, the biggest hurdle that you will no doubt have to overcome is your own self doubt.
There are 10 simple steps that you can take today to ensure that you take control of these doubts and cast them aside...
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Thriving in a downturn - part 1
Time is something that we all have equality in.
No one has any more time than anyone else.
However, what if I can show you a way to give you an extra 2 months in every year – what do you think you’d do with this extra time?
Successful people in all walks of life put a high value on time – it is after all, the one thing that once lost can never be reclaimed. So, if you are to thrive in the coming weeks, months and years it follows that you need to really maximise the time that you have available.
Success tends to come from working smarter rather than harder. I’m not a strong believer in burning the candle at both ends – you need to get a good balance between focused effort and recuperation.
The question is how you can improve your time management skills to allow you to achieve this.
Before we look at a proven way to improve your time management skills, let’s look at the 7 key time wasters...
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No one has any more time than anyone else.
However, what if I can show you a way to give you an extra 2 months in every year – what do you think you’d do with this extra time?
Successful people in all walks of life put a high value on time – it is after all, the one thing that once lost can never be reclaimed. So, if you are to thrive in the coming weeks, months and years it follows that you need to really maximise the time that you have available.
Success tends to come from working smarter rather than harder. I’m not a strong believer in burning the candle at both ends – you need to get a good balance between focused effort and recuperation.
The question is how you can improve your time management skills to allow you to achieve this.
Before we look at a proven way to improve your time management skills, let’s look at the 7 key time wasters...
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AIM - promised land or nightmare destination?
Ever since the Alternative Investment Market was established in 1995, it have become the listing of choice for ambitious entrepreneurs. However, many business owners have found the market to be too intrusive for them to develop their business.
So, what do you need to know?
Close on 1700 business trade on AIM, with a combined value of £88bn - so it is certainly the promised land for raising funds!
The attraction of AIM to many business owners is the ability to rise funds for future growth of their business...
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So, what do you need to know?
Close on 1700 business trade on AIM, with a combined value of £88bn - so it is certainly the promised land for raising funds!
The attraction of AIM to many business owners is the ability to rise funds for future growth of their business...
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Virtualise your business
What does Virtualisation mean to you?
The latest business fad - another in a long list that includes total quality management, Y2K etc.
Well, many people think this way.
I certainly don’t. Why?
Well for a business that has designs on growth, you should be looking at all options available to you to allow you to scal up your operations in the most cost effective way possible. I believe that operating within the Virtual world allows you to do this by providing you with access to the very best technology available on a ‘pay as you go’ basis.
No up front installation costs, no up front acquisition costs, no ongoing mintenance costs, reduced risks, improved performance - these are all benefits of moving towards a virtual IT structure.
To cap it off, you don’t need to employ the ‘geek in the corner’ to ensure that it all operates properly.
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The latest business fad - another in a long list that includes total quality management, Y2K etc.
Well, many people think this way.
I certainly don’t. Why?
Well for a business that has designs on growth, you should be looking at all options available to you to allow you to scal up your operations in the most cost effective way possible. I believe that operating within the Virtual world allows you to do this by providing you with access to the very best technology available on a ‘pay as you go’ basis.
No up front installation costs, no up front acquisition costs, no ongoing mintenance costs, reduced risks, improved performance - these are all benefits of moving towards a virtual IT structure.
To cap it off, you don’t need to employ the ‘geek in the corner’ to ensure that it all operates properly.
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