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
Openly and proudly racist comments
I never thought, a few years ago, that I would be reading openly, proudly racist comments online in 2024. But that, my friends, is the unfortunate reality. All you must do to see for yourself is head over to Twitter. There you will find individuals who see nothing wrong with being racist and making it… Continue reading Openly and proudly racist comments
The quiet, silent majority will have their say when it counts
I published a video over the weekend, and I expected a bit of flak about it. Surprisingly it has been extremely well received and most commenters agree with the opinion I have shared in it. The video is about the necessity for the repossession and sale of property and why this is essential in a… Continue reading The quiet, silent majority will have their say when it counts
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
Niches, sub niches in the legal profession and social media marketing
The solicitor’s profession covers such a wide range of activity that I am convinced you could make a fine living from specialising in any number of small niches, provided you know how to do social media marketing. From employment law to family to criminal to wills and trusts to property to adverse possession to personal… Continue reading Niches, sub niches in the legal profession and social media marketing
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
Deleting comments-no apology
My videos on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and elsewhere generate a huge amount of comments. Most of the comments are genuine insofar as they are an expression of opinion on the topic I have covered in the video. Whether the opinions agree with mine or not, I don’t care, quite frankly. However, a small minority of… Continue reading Deleting comments-no apology
The surprising reach of video
I had a meeting last week with an elderly gentleman who wanted to make a couple of small changes in his will. I had taken his instructions and one of the girls was just doing the necessary and printing it off for signing. “I see you bought a property in Cork”, he said. This stunned… Continue reading The surprising reach of video
Being the impresario
I published a video at the weekend about the Irish horse racing industry and the place for the small man or woman in the industry. I did not expect the video to do well but I had made it and I had nothing to lose by publishing it. It has performed surprisingly well, and I… Continue reading Being the impresario
The Cuilcagh boardwalk “Stairway to Heaven” hike
We did the Stairway to Heaven walk yesterday in the Cuilcagh Mountain. The walk starts in Fermanagh and probably ends up in Cavan at the end of the boardwalk trail. It was a pleasant experience, not overly difficult by comparison with Croagh Patrick, for example. But demanding enough, nevertheless. The great thing about it is… Continue reading The Cuilcagh boardwalk “Stairway to Heaven” hike