Tag Archives: quality

Self-belief in business

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Jon Stow

It stands to reason that if we have our own business we need to believe in what we are doing. That means that we should believe sincerely in our product or service. If we are honest with ourselves we can … Continue reading →

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If you build it, will they come?

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Jon Stow

I have mentioned before that my local village has largely become a collection of cafes and fast-food outlets. Within a couple of hundred yards we have two Indian takeaways, a Chinese takeaway, two pizza places and three cafes. One of … Continue reading →

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Selling our services through others

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jon Stow

Part of my business is to facilitate services to other businesses which they may provide to their end-client. I am good at selling services to my own clients ( though I say it myself) because I know the value of … Continue reading →

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Small business and the baked bean test

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Jon Stow

Smalls Shopping around for products and services, it is human nature to look for good value. Because an offering is cheap does not necessarily mean it is good value. It may be though, depending what you want, and if the … Continue reading →

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Emulating and bettering the best in business

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Jon Stow

  Cyber wars There was an interesting take recently on the Apple v Samsung wars, in which accuse the other of violating their intellectual property particularly with regard to mobile or cell phones. Apple had a really big win on … 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 you offer a service or a process?

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Jon Stow

  Old chestnut I have been involved in an on-line debate covering the old chestnut of price versus value. This is a very important issue in most service businesses and particularly for smaller businesses., because we all need to think … Continue reading →

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Being cheapskate can cost you dear

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Jon Stow

It is a great temptation in business, especially for start-ups, to take the cheapest option when spending money on buying in services. It is very often dangerous to do this because some people just play at business.  Often the really … 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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Really not a football post

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Jon Stow

And I don’t mean a goal post. It is just that sometimes we can use sport to illustrate a point about business. So to a cliched quote “If you keep on doing what you’ve always done, you’ll keep on getting … Continue reading →

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