I’m taking annual leave for the next week. So, the girls in the office, when giving appointments for consultations, cannot put anyone in next week. But I noticed yesterday that they were telling callers that I was on annual leave next week and it would be the following week before I could see the caller.… Continue reading Always be hustling if you are a small business owner
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Starting a side hustle in the information provision business
I published a short video last week called “Exploiting the gaps in the information provision business”. I was making the point that there was a good living to be made from providing information to people, especially given the reluctance of many to do some basic research by themselves. I know this from my YouTube channel… Continue reading Starting a side hustle in the information provision business
Nomad Coffee Bar, Enfield
Across the main street in Enfield, opposite my office, there is a coffee shop called Nomad Coffee Bar. Myself and the girls in my office buy coffee and smoothies there, usually at 11 am or thereabouts. I post pictures of the smoothies-Nut Job, Wired, Rocket Fuel-on my Instagram stories. It is a bit of fun… Continue reading Nomad Coffee Bar, Enfield
The worst part about taking a few days off
The worst part about taking a few days off as a sole practitioner is the catching up when you get back to the office. Any sole practitioner will tell you this. The reason is simple: in a sole practitioner’s office so much is dependent on the one man or woman whose practice it is. Everything… Continue reading The worst part about taking a few days off
Reminder to self-don’t forget these 2 business tips
It’s easy to forget these 2 tips when you are running a business. Firstly, fish where the fish are. It is easy to fall into the trap of trying to be all things to all men. To think that broadening the number of places where you seek to find leads, customers, clients is a good… Continue reading Reminder to self-don’t forget these 2 business tips
Starting your own business, entrepreneurship-the curse of knowledge
I started my first business when I was 23. I have been involved in many businesses over the last 36 years. There is a lot of stuff I take for granted, and assume that others know, too. This is any easy mistake to make. But no matter what sphere of activity you might be engaged… Continue reading Starting your own business, entrepreneurship-the curse of knowledge
6th day of December has a special place in my heart and mind
The 6th day of December has a special place in my heart and mind. For it was on the 6th December 1986 that I embarked on the journey of being a small business builder and owner. Myself and my brother, Pat, opened a closed up shop at Hart’s Corner, Glasnevin on that day. I have… Continue reading 6th day of December has a special place in my heart and mind