Tag Archives: respect

Bad professional vibes

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Jon Stow

We all pick up work we do not like. Usually we do not know we don’t like it until after we are committed to doing it, otherwise we might have declined it politely in the first place. The other day, … Continue reading →

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Rude and aggressive clients?

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Jon Stow

“Most clients and people in general I come across are just rude and aggressive.” That is a statement I saw on an accounting website, posted by an accountant. I am surprised by the comment. Is everyone rude these days? Are … Continue reading →

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Self-inflicted damage

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Jon Stow

I have been doing business with someone introduced to me by a networking friend. I have been buying his services. Networking sites being what they are, this week LinkedIn prompted me to connect with him and at the same time … Continue reading →

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Politics, religion and social media for business

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Jon Stow

Here in the UK we have had an election. In the run-up, many people in my business circles have shared their opinions on the parties’ policies, and post-election they are sharing their views on those who have a different opinion … Continue reading →

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Solving the problem. Or not?

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Jon Stow

We who provide services are paid to solve problems. aren’t we? If a client comes to me worried about an issue she has, it would not help for me to just say “Oh dear, you are in a mess”. She … Continue reading →

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Don’t be shy. Be positive.

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Jon Stow

I met a very go-ahead sort of guy recently, who needed my immediate help. In the longer term I felt that one of my business friend’s offerings would be a better fit. I told my client of my recommendation, spoke … Continue reading →

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Are your prospects in harmony with your business?

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Jon Stow

I guess we can all make a splash once to get noticed, and a joke might be the way to do it. Will prospects really remember a business for the one joke, repeated over and over again, or will they … Continue reading →

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Encouraging the shrinking violets

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Jon Stow

When we are managing a team in business, we will have one or two people who shine more brightly. They will show their talent and volunteer for difficult work. They are great to have working with us. There may also … Continue reading →

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Religion, politics and small business

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Jon Stow

Back in the Dark Ages when I studied for my amateur radio license we learned that we must not discuss politics and religion with our fellow hams. That was actually a condition of our licenses, but it is easy to understand … Continue reading →

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Here’s not looking at you

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Jon Stow

Even walking down the street, there are people with whom we have a connection. We exchange glances and we smile. We smile about the weather, their child, our dog, the shop window we peer through. We recognise those we pass … Continue reading →

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