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The successful art of networking: it’s all in the feet

Years ago, when I was working at an advertising agency in London, I was asked to help someone out.  He was down on his luck and my husband thought, as we worked in the same industry, I could help.  (I should mention that my husband was a Freemason and helping other Freemasons who were down […]

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It’s been a disaster darling!

To directly quote Craig Revel Horwood, not having a ‘to do’ list “has been a disaster darling.” I’ve been a little out of step all month and feeling bad about it too.  I’m really sad that I couldn’t make it work, but  I have discovered that my ‘to do’ is invaluable, but it’s just too […]

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To do, or not to do a list, that is the question

You know how some of us work best under pressure but always think “If only I had more time”? But even if we had more time would we really be any better at hitting those deadlines in a calm and orderly manner? After all, the majority of must-not-miss key dates, like tax returns, Christmas presents, […]

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Crisis, what crisis?

If you fail to plan… Bad things do happen to good people and no two crises are ever the same.  They may be down to human error or totally outside your control; they may only have minor consequences or a devastating effect on your business. But all news travels fast, bad news even faster. I […]

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