Tag Archives: marketing

The trouble with breakfast networking

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Jon Stow

Sleepy time A few days ago I went to breakfast networking meeting. It is several months since I last went to one and I wondered how I used to get up every week at such an unearthly hour to get … Continue reading →

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Do you really have a business? Part 3

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Jon Stow

Putting all your eggs in too small a basket Leisure renting is popular. Those who know me better are aware that I have an interest in let property. There is quite a boom in buy-to-let even in these difficult times. … Continue reading →

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Do you really have a business? Part 2

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Jon Stow

Out in the country Last time I discussed the problems for a catering-type business in town, in part limited by the premises and the high rents. At least if they had proper footfall they could make money with the right … Continue reading →

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Do I deserve to be whipped?

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Jon Stow

Out and about I am about on social networks mainly for marketing purposes. At least that was how it was in the beginning. However, having built relationships on-line, some become friendships on-line or off-line. I enjoy discussions in various forums, … Continue reading →

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Adding value by business blogging – a personal view

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Jon Stow

  Why? People ask me why I blog. Those who don’t, and probably don’t read other people’s blogs ask that question, usually followed with “I don’t know how you find the time”. I am not the first to talk about … Continue reading →

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We are on Alltop

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Jon Stow

For those who don’t know, Alltop is an article and blog aggregator, bringing in content from news stations, newspapers, magazines, on-line articles and blogs. Alltop was founded by the great Guy Kawasaki. And now it includes On Our Bikes. To … Continue reading →

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Delivering the goods

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Jon Stow

A lot of people who don’t have a business think that there isn’t a difference between a large one and a small one except in scale. But managing and running a small business is nothing like big business. I have … Continue reading →

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Small businesses making the difference

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Jon Stow

Is your business just like the one down the road? If it is that might be why you are struggling to keep afloat. In the good times you might get away with surviving. In the harder times we are in … Continue reading →

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Referral networks and joint ventures need teamwork

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Jon Stow

Over the last ten years I have belonged to several breakfast groups and even run one. I have also belonged to networks meeting at other times of the day. Some of these groups produced great relationships and also business. One … Continue reading →

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You can lead a consultant to market…

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Jon Stow

Confession Here is a confession: I am a consultant. I am consulted about tax issues and I am consulted about business problems. Luckily my potential clients know where to find me. Luckily? Well, maybe not. I have to market to … Continue reading →

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