I have been self-employed since December 1986. That’s 38 years and counting. I have been involved in many industries, many start-ups, and have learned a lot along the way. Once you are halfway observant you are bound to pick up some stuff over the course of 38 years of all types of issues and problems.… Continue reading The most difficult task for the small business owner
Category: Small Business
Getting referrals-cream on the cake
Getting referrals was never a central part of my marketing strategy from when I first set up my solicitor’s practice. The reason, of course, is when you are starting out you must get clients from a cold start and cannot depend on referrals if nobody has used your services in the past. Yes, it is… Continue reading Getting referrals-cream on the cake
The thrill of exploiting opportunities
Some people get a kick out of spotting opportunities and exploiting them, especially in relation to property/land. It is not necessarily about the money or the return on investment. It is more the risk, the gamble, and the satisfaction of spotting something-some edge-that others fail to see and exploiting it. And getting a return. It… Continue reading The thrill of exploiting opportunities
I bought a teleprompter
I bought a teleprompter online this week. I have written many times about the central role that video plays in the growth of my business. The teleprompter will allow me to make one particular type of video in an incredibly efficient way. It will ensure that when I am delivering some information type video I… Continue reading I bought a teleprompter
Free advice and consultations
When you give your product away for free, or give free advice or consultations in your professional practice, what message are you sending out about the value you are providing? What signal does it send?
2 things confirmed from my latest property investment video
I published a video on my YouTube channel yesterday called “I bought this property at a Bid X1 auction” and it has been one of the most popular videos I have published in a long time. There has been a tremendous number of views, comments and engagement. It shows two things: The chip on the… Continue reading 2 things confirmed from my latest property investment video
Drawing lifelong investing conclusions based on one event is dumb
One thing that perplexes me is the willingness of people to make assumptions and confident statements with no evidence or data to back up the conclusion. Another thing that puzzles me is the person who draws a conclusion and adopts a position on the basis of only one piece of evidence. This is as stupid… Continue reading Drawing lifelong investing conclusions based on one event is dumb
All your eggs in one basket
If you are a small business owner/operator, you need to avoid one of the oldest and easiest mistakes to make: putting all your eggs in one basket. If you have a client/customer who forms a disproportionate portion of your sales, you are in an immensely vulnerable position. They can really put the squeeze on you… Continue reading All your eggs in one basket
Clarity and closure-not to be undervalued
Much of the value of what I do when I meet people in consultations is give them clarity and closure. This week I have had three consultations in which I had to advise the client that they had no case or a case that was so weak that it was not worth pursuing. Occasionally, the… Continue reading Clarity and closure-not to be undervalued
Working from home isn’t for everyone
When the question of working from home, or remote working as it is described nowadays, has cropped my initial response has always been that I would prefer to go to the office. This week, due to Covid, I have been working from home. And my original view has been confirmed. I am looking forward to… Continue reading Working from home isn’t for everyone