People. Just like you and me.  Or are they?  We can't live with them and we can't live without them. We need them and they need us.  In any business or organisation, getting on well with people is essential.  That includes our bosses, peers, staff, customers, clients, sponsors. If we don't get the relationships right then we won't be successful. If you only remember two points from this article, make it these two.  Firstly, people are not all the same.  That may so... Read more

If you are a coach or consultant you may have found yourself stuck in a vicious circle: you earn more money only if you work more hours. So when you go on a holiday, decide to study or spend some extra time with your family - your income drops. There is a solution to this problem. You can convert your knowledge and experience into sellable products and start selling them via your website. These could be e-books, CDs, DVDs, white papers, online training courses, teleseminar recordings, p... Read more

Every organisation has structure, even a single person business has it, but what people don’t realise is that there are two types of structure that coexist – formal and informal. Both have considerable impact and with appropriate management can be greatly beneficial, but not being aware of their existence can lead to serious managerial issues.   Whatever formal structures have been defined by the organisation via, organisational charts, job descriptions, desk instructions, and so on – inf... Read more

After listening carefully to Small Businesses Extreme Management Solutions has developed, and is now launching a brand new bespoke, flat rate, business development coaching programme specifically for Club members. It's a flexible, wide ranging and professional programme designed to provide simple but powerful short cuts to business improvement and success. Using the seven key areas, as developed in the recent blog, as a basis of the program  it has been created with value for money and sign... Read more

Art must be in Joanna Gilbert’s blood. The Indian born British artist is making her mark in the contemporary art world. Joanna uses digital technology to create hand painted works of art which once seen, are never forgotten. Her inspiration comes from Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein as well as younger modern artists such as Kris Hardy. Her style, despite these influences, is very much her own.   Of Warhol she says” I love his work. I also take inspiration from Allison Leftcort – her work... Read more

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Webinars – web-based seminars – are becoming more and more popular as online meetings reduce the need for travel, refreshment and accommodation expenses, as well as the associated time out of the office. They can be used to present the information to staff across the globe, to conduct a training session, to have a project or a team meeting. Businesses are no longer restricted by their geographical location, but can reach and talk directly to customers across the world To organise a webina... Read more

A recent survey by Monster.co.uk asked just under 3000 people “Is overtime considered the norm in your workplace?” 56% find themselves regularly working extra hours for no extra cash. Only 25% are paid for extra work. Only 12% reported that overtime was the exception and 7% said that they were encouraged by managers to leave on time. Pressures from the recession and the fear to lose the job when the unemployment rate is so high caused many people to work extra hours in the fear of being ... Read more

Today 1st March 2010 saw new EU Roaming rules activated to ensure that Europe's mobile phone networks work with their 'roaming' clients to help prevent mobile broadband charges while travelling from breaking the bank… Until now users could accrue enormous bills while travelling in Europe and accessing the internet… Under the new regs, O2, Orange, Three, T-Mobile, Virgin Media, Vodafone and others must now offer customers a monthly limit beyond which they cannot now be charged. Th... Read more

Hi Here's a link to an article on multi tasking that you might enjoy over your coffee, whilst eating your lunch, reading your report and typing a letter - enjoy. http://tinyurl.com/yjytt32   Pete... Read more