I’m never really surprised when I discover, purely accidentally, that something works and is popular with readers of my blogs or viewers of my videos. That’s because I try so many different things, and experiment with formats. Recently I have begun to make some videos down the canal bank in Enfield or at the railway… Continue reading Trying different things and finding winners
Category: Small Business
Delegating is easy until..
Delegating is easy until you have an important task to accomplish. Then, the temptation is to step in and take over. To make sure it is done right. But this is a mistake. And is not delegating. So, I have to trust and let her get on with it. It’s still not easy, though. But… Continue reading Delegating is easy until..
Starting your own business
I am regularly contacted by individuals who are starting up their own business or have already started. And it is obvious to me that they will fail. They are asking the wrong questions or are underfinanced or are unable to see the things about which they cannot cut corners. The simply cannot discern and discriminate… Continue reading Starting your own business
The last of the newsagents
I read a story in the paper this morning about the newsagents in Monkstown-Hewett’s- closing its doors after 75 years. I am not surprised, although I am saddened. What is surprising is that there are any newsagents left. When I started out in business first in 1986 a good newsagents, ideally located in a shopping… Continue reading The last of the newsagents
Coworking space and shared offices-have you any experience?
If you know anything about coworking space I would love to hear your thoughts and experience, especially if you were involved in the provision of coworking space, shared desks, hot desks, meeting rooms. With the growth of hybrid working and so many people now having the opportunity to work from home for so many days… Continue reading Coworking space and shared offices-have you any experience?
Day trading foreign exchange
I am carrying out a little experiment at the moment. I am day trading foreign exchange currencies. I have previously traded with pretend money and the results were quite good, but inconclusive. Now I am trading with a small sum of real money, to see if I can make it pay. So far, so good.… Continue reading Day trading foreign exchange
Law awards versus Google reviews and new clients
Every year I see a spate of announcements from colleague and law firms who communicated the good news that they have been nominated for, or won, some award or other. There is an award dinner, and the attendees dress up nice and get their photographs taken and take selfies. Then they announce the good news… Continue reading Law awards versus Google reviews and new clients
The advantage of not having a law background in the law industry
The typical route to becoming a solicitor is something like this. Study law in college, study law to pass the FE1s and get into the Law Society, become a trainee solicitor in a big practice, qualify, get a job as a solicitor, make partner, perhaps start your own practice. This was not my route into… Continue reading The advantage of not having a law background in the law industry
3 things that will determine your success
I have been self employed in different industries for 38 years or so. Industries like retail, property development, investment, law. And one thing I’ve learned is there are 3 universal features or requirements common to all. Attitude, combined with communication and negotiation skills, can be applied in virtually all industries or situations, and ensure great… Continue reading 3 things that will determine your success
Book sales last month (and the quiet satisfaction)
I sold 30 books last month (April 2024). The breakdown was 20 Kindle/paperbacks and 10 audiobooks on Amazon’s Audible platform. It was just an average month with no sales promotions or advertising whatsoever. I must admit I get a good kick out consistent book sales, week in week out, for years now. I do not… Continue reading Book sales last month (and the quiet satisfaction)