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Six reasons why you're sabotaging your business (maybe)

Six reasons why you're sabotaging your business (maybe)

You're irreplaceable. You don't want to lose control. You're lacking in focus. What's holding your business back from growing? Could it be as simple as... you? Heather Townsend gives us six reasons why you could be sabotaging your business.

Published 6 days ago by Heather Townsend in How to guides.

Problem: "How can I get my 'stuck' manager to change?"

Problem: "How can I get my 'stuck' manager to change?"

At some point in your career, you'll be faced with a "stuck" manager, who refuses to change and adapt. How can you best deal with, and improve, the situation? Heather Townsend has the solution, as always.

Published 28 days ago by Heather Townsend in How to guides.

Problem: "How can I recruit good staff quickly?"

Problem: "How can I recruit good staff quickly?"

Hiring good staff is key to your company's growth and success. How can you find good staff that will stay with you for the long-run? Heather Townsend gives us her top tips.

Published 26 days ago by Heather Townsend in How to guides.

Eight mistakes people make with business cards

Eight mistakes people make with business cards

What are the eight mistakes you should avoid making when networking with your business card?

Published 70 days ago by Heather Townsend in How to guides.

Four ideas to save email time

Four ideas to save email time

You spend a lot of time on email – maybe too much time. How can you cut down on this? What are some of the tricks to become more email-efficient?

Published 7 days ago by Heather Townsend in How to guides.

How to manage your company's dysfunctional star

How to manage your company's dysfunctional star

Every firm has one. You know, the person whose potential/rain making skills/client relationship management is such that they are talked about in reverent hushed tones. But they're a b*gger to work with, and you have to manage them. What should you do?

Published 3 days ago by Heather Townsend in How to guides.

Ten places to network when you have no time

Ten places to network when you have no time

Networking should be an important part of you do. It helps you meet people who can help you grow your business. But sometimes you don't have the time to attend formal networking events. Check out our ten places for business networking when you have no time to network.

Published 42 days ago by Heather Townsend in How to guides.

Problem: "My staff aren't pro-active enough"

Problem: "My staff aren't pro-active enough"

"My staff aren't pro-active, I have to tell them what to do all the time." Does this ring any bells? Managers often complain about having to micromanage their staff. How can you delegate more effectively?

Published 36 days ago by Heather Townsend in How to guides.

Seven ways to stop procrastinating

Seven ways to stop procrastinating

How to stop procrastinating and get the job done. Procrastination stops you from growing your business efficiency. Follow these top tips to keep focused on the task in hand. Stay focused!

Published 9 days ago by Heather Townsend in How to guides.

Nine mistakes to avoid on your website

Nine mistakes to avoid on your website

Your website is often the first point of contact for your customers. What are the nine classic mistakes you need to avoid when building a website?

Published 24 days ago by Heather Townsend in How to guides.

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