What reactions have I had? I had my 1st vaccination 5 hours ago and so far I’ve had no reactions at all. The injection itself was less painful than the Depo injection I have every 3 months. The fact the Depo is also injected into the muscle means I didn’t feel the pain, really. My … Continue reading Why I think I had less reactions to my 1st Covid vaccination than my hubby
The Power of LinkedIn For Your Business Are you making the best use of LinkedIn for your business? It’s a social media platform that, when used to it’s potential, can really accelerate the way you keep in touch with your ideal customers. From a personal viewpoint, since implementing some simple changes to my LinkedIn profile, … Continue reading The Power of LinkedIn For Your Business
I was always taught that with “the right attitude you can achieve anything you set your mind to” and this got me thinking. What is the “right attitude”? Where does it come from? How do you know when you have it? I think you can break it down into four elements and that it really … Continue reading Why it PAYS to have the Right Attitude
Would you describe yourself as a “confident networker”? Are you someone who looks forward to going to networking meetings, or do they fill you with dread? Just like Sales or Marketing, Networking is a skill you can learn, refine and upgrade throughout your career. At Focus Guru, I work with business owners and employees, teaching … Continue reading Are You A Confident Networker?
Starting a new business can be a complicated minefield, especially if it’s your first business venture after a lifetime of employment. You’re setting things up from scratch and no-one’s telling you what to do, how to do it or when. A new business process is a structured way to start your business the right way. … Continue reading New Business Process have you implemented one?
How many times do you go to networking meetings each week? At each meeting you’re likely to see twenty people or more. Over the course of a month you might have made over a hundred contacts. But how do you know who will buy from you? Do you need a Focus Guru Power Hour to … Continue reading How To Follow Up Your Networking Meetings Efficiently And Effectively
Albert Einstein is famously quoted as saying, “If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” and there’s certainly evidence to support a theory that a messy desk belongs to someone with a streak of creativity, thinking outside of the box ideas, an entrepreneur … Continue reading Are You A “Messy Desk” Person And Does It Matter?
Focus Guru Power Hour – How to Maximise the Benefits of Calendly and Zoom Using an appointment scheduler to arrange meetings with colleagues and customers is one of the best ways to make sure everyone knows what’s going on, and when. There’s no excuse someone didn’t get the memo or the post-it on their desk. … Continue reading How to Maximise the Benefits of Calendly and Zoom
When was the last time you stopped to make a cup of tea? Was it just before reading this? Or will you make yourself a drink in a few minutes? Stopping for a quick tea break actually has more benefits than you might think. Stopping for a drink helps your brain process your recent activities. … Continue reading How Making A Cup Of Tea Can Improve Your Organisation Skills
When running a business, it’s essential to be able to explain what you do as easily and quickly as possible. Being able to describe your business in 40 seconds in an interesting and engaging way is important, especially when meeting new people at 4Networking meetings. When you’re in a room with 10, 20, 30, 40 … Continue reading What Do People Think You Do And Are They Right?
