We have recently advertised for a new apprentice for our Northampton office. As well as relying on our training provider we have been proactive and advertised the position through social media. Whilst we appreciate everyone is entitled to their own … Continue reading
Online Presence We all know appearances and first impressions are important. It is no different with your online presence. In the last few years many companies have realised that their target market are easily accessible through social media, websites such … Continue reading
When developing, promoting or selling your business you have to have the confidence in your product or service. If you don’t have that confidence that will come across and if you don’t believe in yourself, why should anyone else? Confidence … Continue reading
Over recent months we have introduced guest blog writers and invited them to write business development process related post for us. This week it is our pleasure to be able to show case another great small business but more importantly … Continue reading
Here at The Last Hurdle we are very pleased to introduce our first guest blog, some one we met through Networking so this blog is very apt, cast your eyes over the amusing and frank Networking Jungle blog from Sheila … Continue reading
I want to share some knowledge that I gleaned from a journalist speaker I saw quite a few months ago and whilst quite simple it has a profound effect when you apply it to important negotiations. It’s about positive language, … Continue reading
Promote yourself Blow your own horn! After all no one will trumpet for you. As a small business owner you are the one that is the most passionate about your product or service, right?!? Then shout about it! I see … Continue reading
… why should anyone else? I heard this phrase an awful lot of times before I realised how true this can be. Are you putting obstacles in your own path? I love the following phrase: ‘If you think you can, … Continue reading
Facebook Reviews We all know the power of recommendations and testimonials, but did you know you can add a ‘review’ tab to your business page that allows your customers to review you? This is a particularly powerful tool on Facebook … Continue reading
Self Confidence Ever heard the saying; ‘They put their trousers on one leg at a time, same as the rest of us.’ My question is, What the hell is that all about? Where on earth did I get that saying? … Continue reading