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IT’S OK TO ASK FOR HELP (TRY IT!)

IT’S OK TO ASK FOR HELP (TRY IT!)

Wherever you fit in your organisation, from the company owner to the newest recruit, you’ll need help with your role.  Input from your team, advice from outsiders or an extra pair of hands to help get a job done.  But there is one commonplace challenge that terrifies...
3 QUICK WAYS TO WORK LESS AND EARN MORE

3 QUICK WAYS TO WORK LESS AND EARN MORE

This article doesn’t need much of an introduction, so let’s get straight to the point. Here are three ideas you can implement that will help you work less and earn more (there are others; these are just a selection): Focus on fee earning activity Write a list of...
DON’T FORGET TO DOT THE I’S AND CROSS THE T’S

DON’T FORGET TO DOT THE I’S AND CROSS THE T’S

You may remember from school one or two reminders from your teacher to check and review your work.  But when you’re up against the clock, have a million and one other things on your mind and just want to escape the classroom, it was tempting not to bother. In school –...

7-POINT SOCIAL MEDIA CHECKLIST TO HELP MAXIMISE YOUR ENGAGEMENT

Plan your content – review what you already have and research new content so that you always have a flow of interesting and relevant updates. Monitor your competitors – what are they writing about and how much engagement do they achieve? Schedule your updates – a...
WHY MANNERS MATTER IN BUSINESS

WHY MANNERS MATTER IN BUSINESS

When we’re growing up, we’re taught basic manners – say please and thank you, eat with your mouth closed, be kind, say sorry – and these generally transfer to adult life. But why are manners important in the business world? You’ll gain respect You’ll develop a...