You sound like you've got the right attitude to succeed - understanding the basic economic principles (although some are contradictory and highly debatable) helps you understand where to go and make money, when not to flog a dead horse etc.
You could always try an MBA - then you could keep dropping it in conversations that you've got one like AP
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I’m doing an online business growth training course that’s specifically geared to online businesses like mine. It’s distance learning though and all the physical events are in Florida but I hope to be in a position to attend them very soon. It’s a great course all the same so I don’t have room for any more consulting from anyone else.
I think this event in Olympia will be good just to meet like minded people and network more than anything. I fully expect to be flogged everything under the sun but that’s the way these free events go.
I am reading lots of books by some quite well known authors, mainly sales and marketing at the moment as I am in start up phase right now so the priority is to get the money rolling in – then learn how to manage it and grow steadily.
I feckin hate being a 1-man-band (apart from outsourcers), can’t wait to start delegating as much as possible
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Originally posted by Jog On View PostYou sound like a successful business person - what's your secret? This event will be an investment of time I hope to get something from to benefit my business. Please tell me a better alternative - I really don't want to waste my valuable time.
I've worked with some very good management / business consultants - but they're all in their 40s / 50s / 60s and have been around a lot of companies. That Michelle Dilberry / Ruth Badger thing is just embarassing - fine for running a branch of Top Shop - but not real major businesses...
To try and not just be a whinging git (although it comes easily ) - have you tried reading some good economics / management books? Or try and get involved with a good consultancy (i.e. not body shop merchants) - you learn far more being around good people.
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Originally posted by Muttley08 View PostHave you seen the speakers...mostly failed reality show contestants trying to sell their consultancy to others - obviously a couple of months tell fat boy Sugar he's great qualifies you to give advice better than people who've real experience...
God this country makes you despair...
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Have you seen the speakers...mostly failed reality show contestants trying to sell their consultancy to others - obviously a couple of months tell fat boy Sugar he's great qualifies you to give advice better than people who've real experience...
God this country makes you despair...
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It might make sense to take a look. Or at least report back any ideas on growing our Contracting Businesses. Extra revenue streams and other such daft expressions.
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Originally posted by Jog On View PostI’m going to this next month:
http://www.bstartup.com/index.asp
Meant to go to the last one, but something came up – anyone else fancy it?
Is there a bar?
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Business Startup event in London- November
I’m going to this next month:
http://www.bstartup.com/index.asp
Meant to go to the last one, but something came up – anyone else fancy it?Tags: None
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