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Of blogs, newsletters and stamina

By David, on July 14th, 2010%

At times there may seem to be an inconsistency between the general theme of my advice and my behaviour.  I’m thinking here particularly in regard to this blog, but it may appear occasionally to manifest itself in other areas of my business too.

Those of you who have spent time with me, or have read my previous . . . → Read More: Of blogs, newsletters and stamina

Comments are closed   Coaching, Marketing

Small lessons for bigger businesses

By David, on February 7th, 2010%

I run a lot, as you can see from my www.fosterRuns.com blog and as such I get through a steady stream of running shoes and other assorted gear.  At the point where, early in 2004, I started training for the Berlin marathon, a friend kindly introduced me to Kurt, Fred and Tom at the small specialist . . . → Read More: Small lessons for bigger businesses

Comments are closed   Marketing, New Business, Planning

New websites

By David, on April 8th, 2009%

This is a quick note to say that we have launched new websites for executive or SME coaching at www.rallystrategic.com and for mid-market companies in need of turnaround or performance improvement . . . → Read More: New websites

Comments are closed   Marketing, New Business

Cross fertilisation

By David, on October 26th, 2008%

Readers might like to know that I have a second site at www.FosterRuns.com, where the visitors appear to come from very . . . → Read More: Cross fertilisation

Comments are closed   Marketing

Great networking event model

By David, on February 29th, 2008%

This to me is networking at its very best, where the very act of learning through collaboration also helps people to determine who around the table might be worth talking to further and creates a natural opening to do so. . . . → Read More: Great networking event model

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Networking etiquette

By David, on November 9th, 2007%

Let me ask you a question:  What is your view of networking events?  If your answer is other than ‘great’, then read on.

I have recently seen three good examples of local networking groups in my area, I participate regularly in events that just come under the heading of networking opportunities and I think that it is . . . → Read More: Networking etiquette

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Warm hug

By David, on October 12th, 2007%

We spend a lot of time and effort designing our products, company mission statements, marketing activity etc, but if the organisation is not aligned with these claims, it’s just a mask. It’s not sufficient merely to aspire to the words you write… the company needs to live them to be authentic. . . . → Read More: Warm hug

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Making headway

By David, on September 22nd, 2007%

Time and time again I speak to otherwise successful business owners who are having a problem making headway, generally in the area or marketing, branding or new business. The problem generally revolves around wanting to put the company’s best face forward and while this is laudable, it should not justify the what actually happens, which is nothing. . . . → Read More: Making headway

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Evidence of customer focus

By David, on September 9th, 2007%

The point is to allow your customers, both current and potential, to feel that they matter to you and rather than just wanting to sell them anything you possibly can, that you merely understand their challenge. This is the first step in a much more durable, reciprocally rewarding relationship. . . . → Read More: Evidence of customer focus

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