Category Archives: management

Making a meal of it

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Jon Stow

And so to last Sunday’s lunch… Booked for 1:30 we had ordered within ten minutes. So far so good. From there we waited half an hour for our “starters”. Three fine. Mine not so good. An hour later our main … Continue reading →

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How do I compete?

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Jon Stow

“How do I compete?” That was a question recently put by an accountant who has another 125 accountants within a five mile radius. The easy answer might be “don’t”. Give in and do something else. Then again, there is a … 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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Shooting the messenger

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Jon Stow

I had a client “sack” me last week. He did not have the grace to tell me in person. Actually he telephoned to check my email address, which he had used many times, and when I asked after him, he … 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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No regrets – but learn!

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Jon Stow

I guess we all have memories of matters we could have handed differently. Should I have gone to that college? Should I have tried harder with that girlfriend and might I have married her? Should I have chosen that career? … Continue reading →

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School’s out

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Jon Stow

The last bell When I was at school, back in the mists of time, even when the last bell rang we could not pack up and leave the classroom until we were dismissed by the teacher. It might be different … 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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Working from home constructively

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Jon Stow

I have been in business working from home for more than a decade. Of course working from home doesn’t mean working at home all the time. I do a lot of work at home, but I visit clients all over … Continue reading →

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Curbing our aggression?

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Jon Stow

Perceptions My very nice Twitter friend, Elaine Clark, commented the other day: “Why is it that women are aggressive and men assertive – well that is what blokes always tell me!” I do not have that opinion (and I think … Continue reading →

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