There's been an interesting furore created this week by handbag designer Anya Hindmarch, one of David Cameron's newly appointed trade ambassadors, who said in an article: 'I quite like a recession, weirdly. Generally, for business, the recession has obviously been hard. But I think often a recession is a very good clean-up time. It makes you get... Continue Reading →
Property: Honestly, Chef Ramsey, it’s not just you getting screwed…
Blimey, if banks had ears, there'd be a set burning bright scarlet this week. During several conversation with property players and professionals, my eyes have widened at the venom out there in the property marketplace and beyond for this big player in the UK market, good god, how short do they think people's memories are?... Continue Reading →
Property: a landlord considering joining UWDC? DON’T!!
Dear Landlords everywhere, If anyone suggests to you joining UWDC, that's the Utility Warehouse Discount Club - DON"T. Dear Christ, just don't. Even if they tell you it's easier to have all your accounts under one roof - it isn't. Even if they tell you you'll earn money - you won't, it'll COST you money... Continue Reading →
Life: A reminder today, for me, of the important things
It's been a tough few months and though I've been working on some lovely projects for clients, things have been quite stressful: a court case coming up for a back injury caused by a car accident in 2006 where they need more evidence and financial bumf than I thought humanly possible; no real sign of... Continue Reading →
Business – Twitter: can it replace ‘real life’ business support?
Reading Twitter, it's easy to imagine that the power of positive thinking is all you need to get you through tough times. There are so many life coaches, networking gurus, social media marketing experts and motivational speakers tweeting endlessly about how fabulous life is, I'm at a bit of a loss as to how all... Continue Reading →
Business: Raw 2010 – An entrepreneurs’ paradise right here in Manchester
"Forget everything you know about business!" heralded the Raw2010 web-site, "On 20th January 2010, the 350 top entrepreneurs in the region (i.e. the North West) will gather to listen, learn, collaborate and move the region forward." Held at The Lowry, Salford Quays, listed as featured were illuminaries such as Theo Paphitis and Doug Richards from... Continue Reading →
Business: Why use 1 form, Manchester City Council, when 8 will do??
'Do as we say, not as we do' appears to be the mantra of Manchester City Council this morning in my office. Manchester City Council have made a strong stand on 'green' issues and according to Richard Leese's blog ( http://www.manchester.gov.uk/blog/leadersblog/post/337 ) they even have a grand title for this commitment: " 'A Certain Future'... Continue Reading →
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