Author Archives: Jon Stow

Monetising your hobby

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Jon Stow

Have you lost your job and cannot find a new one? Do you have a job but want a small business to make extra income which could perhaps become your full-time business. Sometimes it is difficult to do business in … Continue reading →

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Last orders in your small business

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Jon Stow

None of us likes being told what to do. Sometimes we do need to listen to our business friends if we are in trouble or some of our systems are just out of control. I remember as an employee being … Continue reading →

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Can you believe your prospects?

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Jon Stow

Do our prospects always tell the truth? Some think not and they may be right. As I offer professional services I need a new client to be as committed to our relationship as I would be. Over the years I … Continue reading →

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The cost of “fr*e”

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Jon Stow

We all know that supermarkets are clever in their labelling, trying to make us think we see bargains where there are not. “Only £1 today” might be a special offer or it might be the usual price, or they might … Continue reading →

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“You do not have a problem”

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Jon Stow

Someone called to ask my advice because he was worried about a perceived problem to do with tax. This gave rise to a dilemma all professional services business owners have to deal with now and again. The caller thought he … Continue reading →

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Do not lie to your prospects

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Jon Stow

Being straight with your clients is essential as we all know. Being honest as to whether we can help new enquirers is also vital. When we start in business there is a temptation to try to grab every customer who … Continue reading →

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Learning from the great writers

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Jon Stow

There are those who believe the on-line marketers who offer us the opportunity of a large regular income for four hours work a week. The rest of us know that being successful and earning serious money involve hard work. We … Continue reading →

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Just trying to keep my customers satisfied

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Jon Stow

Paul Simon wrote a song with the title of this post. You and I know that if our customers are not satisfied they will take their business elsewhere, so it is important that we keep them happy. Do our employees, … Continue reading →

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Monday, Monday, so good to me

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Jon Stow

The Mamas and The Papas sang: “Monday Monday, so good to me, Monday Monday, it was all I hoped it would be” It seems the rest of their Monday did not work out so well, but I look forward to … Continue reading →

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Keeping the business engine running

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Jon Stow

A personal note Life has not been simple at On Our Bikes Towers the past few weeks. We planned a holiday, and then my wife was taken ill the day before we went away and she ended up in hospital. … Continue reading →

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