Category Archives: Blogging

If you can’t say something nice…

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Jon Stow

There are a few people you come across in the flesh or in social media are like Marmite. You either love them or you can’t stand them. There is really nothing in between. Yet if you really don’t like someone, … Continue reading →

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My Twitter for business rules

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Jon Stow

No politics No following back of people using software to follow me No following of people who just post quotes No following of those who intend to be offensive whether with swear words or wind-up comments Follow genuine likeable people … Continue reading →

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Burying the bad news

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Jon Stow

Google is being required by the European Court to allow individuals to request that certain personal information about them will; not be found in a search. This does not mean that if you already know the web address where such … 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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Why it is good to have a quiet time in business

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Jon Stow

We all like to be busy. I like to be busy. What is important for us is to be busy doing useful things, and not to be too busy that we are not thinking and planning. Being busy is good … Continue reading →

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Can small businesses live off referrals?

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Jon Stow

In my work I talk to many small business owners, and on a daily basis. Some in professional services are doing pretty well without making any effort to market. This is because they provide their clients with reliable, dependable support, … Continue reading →

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Why it is the season for bright ideas

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Jon Stow

Christmas is upon us. Unless our business is a 365-day-a-year sort of business we do need to take a break for a few days. It will do us good. If you do have a 365-day-a-year business I am sure you … Continue reading →

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The blog post that never was

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Jon Stow

Since I started blogging in earnest (and do you realise that there are over 200 posts here at On Our Bikes?) I have found that in writing down my experiences I have helped my own business thinking. It has also … Continue reading →

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