Monthly Archives: November 2012

What are you numbers?

Posted on 30/11/2012 by Alex Petty

Warren Buffet, one of the world’s richest men, says…. How are you going to play the game if you don’t know the score? Have you ever played or watched sports? Maybe even counted that your friend has more sweets than … Continue reading →

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Are you always paid on time?

Posted on 29/11/2012 by Alex Petty

Have you ever been in the situation where you are waiting for a client to pay you?  You are sure they got the invoice ok…. They seemed pleased with your work. So why oh why have they not paid yet? … Continue reading →

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Dream a little? … No, Dream LOTS!

Posted on 28/11/2012 by Alex Petty

A picture paints a thousand words…. So a whole host of pictures could paint all the things and experiences you want to achieve. I’m talking about a Dream Chart;  A montage of images of the goals you want to achieve … Continue reading →

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Mingle with winners

Posted on 27/11/2012 by Alex Petty

It is often said that you are judged by the company you keep. Whilst no one should be dismissed as not valuable….. Everyone has something positive to bring to the business table if they choose to…. If you hang around … Continue reading →

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Answering your phone

Posted on 26/11/2012 by Alex Petty

How are customers and future customers greeted when they call you? Do they get a nice personal welcome from a human? Or maybe a cold computer voice telling them to press a number?   How do you liked to be greeted … Continue reading →

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Are you ready to accept your success?

Posted on 25/11/2012 by Alex Petty

Of course I am! Is what I am usually told when I ask this question.  But are you? Assuming you are running a successful business and taking a nice salary, what would it really be like if you doubled or … Continue reading →

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Your Team – Bigger than you think

Posted on 24/11/2012 by Alex Petty

How big is your team?  Or are you feeling a bit alone? If you have a team of 1, yourself, it can feel a bit lonely.  The good news is that, if you have suppliers, customers, strategic alliances and network … Continue reading →

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Taking tough decisions – Be commercial

Posted on 23/11/2012 by Alex Petty

Are you in business to make some profit?  First of all, let’s come up with a definition of profit – This is the one I use: Profit is the money left over to invest after you have paid all the … Continue reading →

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Ditch the mood hoovers

Posted on 22/11/2012 by Alex Petty

We all know someone, maybe it’s you? who changes our mood. Some people raise us up; we are really pleased to see them, they brighten our day and put a spring in our step.  Conversely there are those that seem … Continue reading →

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What do you take with you when you meet your prospects?

Posted on 21/11/2012 by Alex Petty

So, you are off to see a new prospect.  They are just the type of person you are looking for to do business with.  You turn up, on time, you are correctly dressed and remembered to wash behind your ears. … Continue reading →

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