Category Archives: Business Development

How can you help me? Be prepared for this question!

Anyone who does business development activities needs to be prepared for a prospect asking them this question. I’m not trying to point out the obvious but seriously if you are asked this question do not launch into a list of … Continue reading

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How does your business respond to competitors?

Are you proactive or reactive? Are you inclined to see potential opportunities or notice another failure? Are you actively aware of what your competitors are doing or are you only concentrating on your own business?

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The power of a strong brand

What is the real value of a ‘brand’? A brand serves to inspire trust and confidence in a service or product. For customers a brand often suggests that some sort of investment has been made in the service or product … Continue reading

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2012 – make this your best year ever

Today sees the UK resume “normal business” following the festive break and as the New Year gets underway, make sure your business isn’t left behind. Remember those plans for 2011?  Did you achieve them?  Are you still beating yourself up … Continue reading

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2011

As most of us return to work after the festivities, its time to get started on 2011. A new year of opportunities and a chance to decide how it will turn out for you and your business. Can you control … Continue reading

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