Category Archives: Business planning

The Other Man Who Fell to Earth

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Jon Stow

I have been in a contemplative mood recently. I am another year older, and it might be tempting to wonder whether I could have made different choices in my working life which would have resulted in my being in a … Continue reading →

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The sands of time

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Jon Stow

I believe in making the most of my time. Especially I like to have some time off when I don’t think about work. I might have some of my best ideas when I am not working, but that’s another story. … Continue reading →

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Well, maybe next year?

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Jon Stow

The title of this post reminded me when I just typed it of the song, “Send in the Clowns” from the Stephen Sondheim musical “A Little Night Music”. Yet sending in the clowns is what you might as well do … Continue reading →

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Being just like everyone else

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Jon Stow

Especially when starting out in business and thinking about our tariffs there is a temptation to look at what everyone else is charging their clients and then charge the same. Recently I have been working with friends looking at forthcoming … Continue reading →

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A sorry tale about crayfish and salmon

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Jon Stow

Have you ever got excited about a purchase and then been disappointed by the delivery of the goods or service? A little while ago on one of my now infrequent visits to the Big City I purchased on the fly … Continue reading →

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And then the bad news

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Jon Stow

After the excitement of telling you about the good news of the revival of our local airport, I am afraid there are some amongst our local population who either resistant to change or just don’t understand the needs of local … Continue reading →

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First the good news!

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Jon Stow

I went to a very informative and enjoyable business breakfast meeting the other day. The purpose of the event was to update local business owners and other interested parties on the development of Southend Airport or London Southend Airport as … Continue reading →

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Running your business the right way

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Jon Stow

              Most of us are very serious about our businesses. Many people work very hard but do not use their time well. It is so easy to get involved in matters which don’t make … Continue reading →

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Playing at business

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Jon Stow

I don’t think I am unique in believing that I should take seriously every activity which I undertake. This is whether I do it for fun or for money. I don’t pretend to be an expert in my hobbies. I … Continue reading →

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Don’t compare

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Jon Stow

No one can have missed the incessant TV adverts for car insurance and car insurance comparison websites. They are nearly all very annoying and I think insult my intelligence (no snide comments, please). Discounting the one-in-twelve of British motorists who … Continue reading →

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