Do you ever think that you could do more to attract or retain business but you’re not sure exactly where you are going wrong? Try this technique to see if it will help you: Get a pen/pencil/phone/ipad etc and make a table like the one below. Fill in all the communication methods you use. These might include email, face to face networking, Facebook ads, leaflets. How I communicate with prospective clients How I communicate with existing clients…
An Interview With…Presentation Genius Catch up on our recent newsletter interview with Presentation Genius Simon Raybould. Many of us have to give presentations in our roles and for the majority it can be a daunting time. I caught up with Simon to get his thoughts. Simon, public speaking is one of the biggest phobias in the world. Why do you think that is? In many cases it’s the fear of standing out – of being separate from ‘the herd’. Being the…
Communication Failure We all know people who struggle to communicate well, but there may be some things we are all doing that could make us ineffective communicators. Have a look at the following five habits and see whether you are guilty of any of these. Number One “Not Today Thank You. I’m Very Busy.” Bad habit number one is constantly telling people you are in a rush and don’t have long to speak to them. Obviously, sometimes it can’t…
Stop. Think. Communicate. Lyn Calver You would probably agree that much of the communication we do now is in written form whether it be email, text, on social media or even in a letter. When you write a letter, you probably take the time to check it through for mistakes or ask someone else to check it for you but can the same be said of the rest of your communications? In our fast paced society, many people are expected…
