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 contacts, who are of course people, on a regular basis. It is only because we…
Monthly Archives: November 2010
Value Billing v Distress Billing
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 information or service provided rather than invoicing based on time spent. So, if a negotiator…
Special offers to be taken with a pinch of salt
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 suggesting you invest in some penny stock that is about to make it big? Are…
Don’t repeat costly business mistakes
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.
Riding the wave
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 Guy Kawasaki or even one of the biggest in the county where I am based,…
Move with the times!
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 years ago, so many more people search on-line for the stuff they want, whether it…
On-line personas and future job seekers
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 talking to each other on Twitter and Facebook. I do have some friends, especially on…
Lasting impressions
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 the owner-shopkeeper is such a sullen fellow. On this occasion he ignored my “hello”, and…
Loss of status issues for the newly self-employed
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 be self-employed; it was a matter of survival, which I have discussed before. In the…
Monthly Archives: November 2010
Referral networking and Dunbar’s number
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 contacts, who are of course people, on a regular basis. It is only because we…
Value Billing v Distress Billing
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 information or service provided rather than invoicing based on time spent. So, if a negotiator…
Special offers to be taken with a pinch of salt
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 suggesting you invest in some penny stock that is about to make it big? Are…
Don’t repeat costly business mistakes
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.
Riding the wave
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 Guy Kawasaki or even one of the biggest in the county where I am based,…
Move with the times!
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 years ago, so many more people search on-line for the stuff they want, whether it…
On-line personas and future job seekers
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 talking to each other on Twitter and Facebook. I do have some friends, especially on…
Lasting impressions
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 the owner-shopkeeper is such a sullen fellow. On this occasion he ignored my “hello”, and…
Loss of status issues for the newly self-employed
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 be self-employed; it was a matter of survival, which I have discussed before. In the…
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Jon Stow Consulting Tax Blog
- HMRC targets property rentals
- Business tax and snake oil schemes
- Income tax issues with ownership of rental properties
- Capital tax issues with ownership of rental properties
- Urgent – Important changes to tax treatment of Furnished Holiday Lettings losses
- A brief tax guide to buying and selling family and owner-managed companies
- Furnished Holiday Lettings – the latest news
- Jon Stow’s Ezine Articles
- Why Customer Service is Important Even to Those Who Are Not Customers Yet
- Why Quality is Important - Lessons From BMW
- Why We Need to Take an Outside View in Business
- Avoid False Economies in Business - Seeing Value Over Cost
- Why a Business Plan is Not Just For the Bank
- Why We Need Need to Respect the Feelings of Our Prospects and Clients
- Responsibility and Leading From the Front
- Networking - The Folly of Hunting Rather Than Farming
- Networking is a Long Game
- How to Avoid Giving Free Advice
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Rental services firm offered ministers free immigrant check service - Landlord Today http://t.co/4pAK8nSaG1
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@MartinBown Well done all round?
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- Jon Stow Consulting Tax Blog
- HMRC targets property rentals
- Business tax and snake oil schemes
- Income tax issues with ownership of rental properties
- Capital tax issues with ownership of rental properties
- Urgent – Important changes to tax treatment of Furnished Holiday Lettings losses
- A brief tax guide to buying and selling family and owner-managed companies
- Furnished Holiday Lettings – the latest news
- Jon Stow’s Ezine Articles
- Why Customer Service is Important Even to Those Who Are Not Customers Yet
- Why Quality is Important - Lessons From BMW
- Why We Need to Take an Outside View in Business
- Avoid False Economies in Business - Seeing Value Over Cost
- Why a Business Plan is Not Just For the Bank
- Why We Need Need to Respect the Feelings of Our Prospects and Clients
- Responsibility and Leading From the Front
- Networking - The Folly of Hunting Rather Than Farming
- Networking is a Long Game
- How to Avoid Giving Free Advice
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Rental services firm offered ministers free immigrant check service - Landlord Today http://t.co/4pAK8nSaG1
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@MartinBown Well done all round?