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I’ve left school, why do I need to learn?
I've left school, why do i have to learn? “I’ve left school, why do I need to learn?” is a question I get asked so many times, and my answer is always the
No, you can’t take a holiday, I’m running a business!
No, you can’t take a holiday, I’m running a business! Every Small Business owner dreads those famous words ‘can I book annual leave please’. It’s hard enough running a small business without the added pressure
New apprentice Kallum Wood – You’re HIRED!
Kallum Wood shares his story. Just two months ago I was driving to work and feeling a little down. I was on a zero-hour contract and being treated like a low level
Growing the message of Safeguarding
Growth is PANTS! On the 11th July 2016 children were failed again. Five girls who were sexually exploited, intimidated and subjected to "appalling violence" in Coventry were at risk for too long,
Business quotes to get through the tough times
Business quotes to help get through the tough times Running a business is hard, it’s like a roller-coaster up with many highs and lows. But I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Why you can’t beat good old pen and paper
Why you can’t beat good old pen and paper How many times have you thought of a great idea and then it soon fades, as other thoughts enter your mind… Only
Top Tips for starting a business from a successful business owner
Top tips for budding entrepreneurs Starting a business is hard, anyone will tell you that, but what makes some businesses successful and some not even able to get past the first hurdle? If I
Top Tips for lone workers
Lone working – personal protection techniques If you are a lone worker, then there may be times when you are at risk. By completing a risk assessment of the activity you are
I am not an imposter…
I am not an imposter… Growing up I always had an underlying feeling that I was going to be caught out. That sounds like a really weird phrase to use and without an explanation very
Business & Volunteering-How they mix
Business & Volunteering-How they mix Before I went into business I specialised in ‘Family Intervention’, working with families who had a variety of multiple and complex needs that impacted on their ability to parent.
Marketing plans and tactics
Doin' it for the KIDS When advising on marketing planning and tactics, I've always felt uncomfortable with the "K.I.S.S." description (Keep It Simple, Stupid). While I subscribe to the concept, it can be
Top Tips for minute taking
Top tips for minute taking Minute taking is a real skill, here are six top tips for effective minute taking. Ensure that all of the essential elements are noted such as the type of meeting,
First aid at work online???
Thinking about doing your first aid at work online training? think again. Our lives run at such a fast pace these days and everything is mobile – banking, bookings, our social lives! What about learning?