As I return to work after a well-rested bank holiday weekend, I can’t help but ponder on the last week. There was nervousness, sweaty palms, whispers, a feeling of panic, email after email and a real sense of doom. It’s funny because I remember having this...
Why book a "Kate Day?" Do you ever look around the office and think "I don't know where to start?" Are you so in your business that sometimes it's hard to give yourself the time to sort out the little things? You're most definitely not alone!!! I started the...
Most people who know me, know that my background is in event planning. I love it, I have a real passion for it so when I first met and started working with Sheila Smith from Sheila Smith Sales and Events on her Business Expo's, she...
Anyone who knows me well knows that I love my CRM system. I really do think it’s a vital piece of software for any business. But sometimes, when I talk to my clients about the possibility of getting this software for their business, they look...
Messy office? Well this is an interesting one. My whole career is based around being organised and efficient and I actively encourage business owners to, once in a while, declutter their desks. However, there is a real argument (and it’s scientific) that says a cluttered desk promotes...
There are many reasons we go in to business for ourselves. It could be that we are sick of working every hour under the sun to make someone else money; perhaps we have a great idea or simply know that we are great at what...
It’s no secret that the advent of the internet, increased connectivity and social media has means that it’s easier to do business at any time of day, but have you looked at your device from the opposite perspective – that it’s a distraction rather than...
You may have seen my previous post on 10 tips for a Knockout Exhibition Presence from an exhibitor’s perspective, but how do you make sure your attendance as a visitor is worthwhile? Let me share some tips with you. Do your research Don’t just plan to go to an...
You’ve booked a stand at an exhibition to promote your business. Great. Job done. Not quite. Reserving your stand is the easy part. What you need to do is determine how to get the best return on your investment, or else you’ll just find the process a...
You deserve a holiday knowing your business is in good hands. You could take your laptop with you, and miss out on family memories, or, you can sit back and relax knowing everything is being dealt with. The holiday season is approaching, you really need a...