Monthly Archives: November 2010

Referral networking and Dunbar’s number

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jon Stow

Image via Wikipedia I have been thinking more about the networking butterflies and why I believe there is a need to concentrate on just a couple or so referral groups. We know that it is important to see our network … Continue reading →

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Value Billing v Distress Billing

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Jon Stow

If I am going to compare value billing to what I mean by distress billing, I suppose I should define the first and tell you about the second. Value billing is charging a client based on the value of the … Continue reading →

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Special offers to be taken with a pinch of salt

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Jon Stow

Image via Wikipedia Do you receive at least daily loads of emails offering you the secret of how to make vast amounts of money a day for working only four hours a week? Do you get telephone calls from overseas … Continue reading →

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Don’t repeat costly business mistakes

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Jon Stow

Mistakes. We all make them. In the early years of a business, inexperience may lead us to make quite a few. Don’t worry about that. It is important to learn from mistakes and move on. Continue reading →

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Riding the wave

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Jon Stow

So if we move with the times, let’s enjoy ourselves. If you are reading this you probably know that I have quite a significant on-line presence. I cannot claim to be one of the big hitters like Chris Brogan or … Continue reading →

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Move with the times!

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Jon Stow

I was writing the other day about the business directories not really delivering for many small businesses. One of the reason for that is that our customer and clients tend to look elsewhere for their services. Compared with even five … Continue reading →

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On-line personas and future job seekers

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Jon Stow

Image via Wikipedia Most of us who run our own businesses and have an on-line presence are very much aware of the need to stay professional. This means that we are careful with our language at all times including when … Continue reading →

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Lasting impressions

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Jon Stow

I went to our local corner shop for some milk. The shop is what is known as a convenience store, but I don’t go there unless it is absolutely necessary because it is not generally a pleasant experience. Why? Because … Continue reading →

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Loss of status issues for the newly self-employed

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Jon Stow

I remember well what it was like to find myself without a job, not able to get one and with the prospect of “getting on my bike” and earning a living as a self-employed person. I had not planned to … Continue reading →

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