A guy told me I was doing TikTok wrong yesterday. He had, when I looked at his profile, a handful of followers-less than 100. I have over 40,000 followers on the platform. And get a shed load of queries and business from TikTok. What he meant, however, is he wanted me to give an opinion… Continue reading You’re doing TikTok wrong
Some people are not cut out for business
Some people are cut out for business, some are not. I encounter individuals on a frequent basis who demonstrate such a lack of business nous and plain street smarts that they should stay away from getting into business on their own account. They are so ignorant, naïve, and impetuous that they are bound, sooner or… Continue reading Some people are not cut out for business
Making a virtuous circle of small business marketing
One of the things I want to look at over the Christmastime is my marketing of my business and my brand in 2024. I want particularly to look at the concept of aligning the things I like doing with my marketing efforts. For example, taking photographs, making videos, writing. I think I can create more… Continue reading Making a virtuous circle of small business marketing
The remarkable power of TikTok (again)
I got onto the 115 Mullingar bus last night at the Halfpenny Bridge and handed over my ticket to the driver. He said, “You’re on TikTok, aren’t’ you?” I said I was. He said he had been watching my video that very morning about a great experience I had during the week in Dublin on… Continue reading The remarkable power of TikTok (again)
Ask your employees these 4 questions
If you want to improve your organisation’s performance in 2024, regardless of whether it is a business or non-profit organisation, ask your employees-all of them-these four questions: Then act on the responses.
Spotify Wrapped for Podcasters-some pleasant surprises
I check in on Spotify every morning to see the latest analytics for my podcast, the Irish Law and Small Business Podcast. Spotify had created a “Wrapped for Podcasters” short video containing some statistics about the performance of my podcast in 2023. They were pleasantly surprising and contained facts which I never would have thought… Continue reading Spotify Wrapped for Podcasters-some pleasant surprises
What Israel is doing now is unconscionable
The attack by Hamas terrorists on settlement camps in Israel a few weeks ago was truly barbaric. The taking of women and children into Gaza as hostages is unjustifiable and shocking. But what Israel is doing now in bombing Gaza goes beyond self-defence. The images on television nightly are shocking and stomach churning. Last night… Continue reading What Israel is doing now is unconscionable
6th December-a date I always remember
The 6th December, today, is a date that I will never forget. This is strange and unusual because I have an appalling ability to remember dates. Words and phrases are no problem for me. But I am at a complete loss to remember numbers and dates. Always have been. For some reason, however, I remember… Continue reading 6th December-a date I always remember
Advice for newly qualified barristers
I have a great deal of sympathy for newly qualified barristers. It is a tough game and starting out when the struggle is to get instructions to gain some experience and a foothold in the profession requires a great deal of fortitude and commitment. Most of them start out with a great commitment to, and… Continue reading Advice for newly qualified barristers
The Law Society certificate in immigration law course
The Certificate in Immigration Law course which I am doing at the moment is a good one with comprehensive lecture materials and slides provided. The two lectures each Thursday evening from 6 pm to 8 pm can be hard going, especially after a tough day in the office. But the accompanying materials are comprehensive and… Continue reading The Law Society certificate in immigration law course