You enter the room, scouring the sea of strangers for a friendly face. Your eyes meet and words begin to form. Numbers are exchanged – and you never hear from them again. No, I’m not talking about going on a blind date; this is a completely different phenomenon, and it’s a great deal more rewarding. […]
Archives for 2017
Case history – Simon Hammond, Morpheus Insurance Solutions Ltd
Simon Hammond is a big believer in the power of networking. He is a member of a number of networking groups in Kent and London – but says that Wealden Business Group is the best for generating sales leads. “Not just from the members themselves”, he says “but also referrals to their business contacts and […]
How to maximise the ‘entente cordiale’
Doing business with the French WBG member Monica Janssens recently briefed members on how to conduct business discussions with French clients and suppliers – while ensuring the entente cordiale at all times. Monica, who advises international clients on business English, provides home tuition to youngsters and coaches them for entrance exams to top schools, is […]
Terrified of public speaking? Relax – they like you!
You’re standing up to speak to an audience. You know your subject, and the audience looks friendly, but you are filled with doubt and anxiety. So what do you do? Professional speaking coach Aly Harrold recently addressed Wealden Business Group, and here are some of her tips for confident public speaking…. Slow down Don’t gabble […]
Procrastination – how to beat ‘the thief of time’
Wealden Business Group prides itself in securing interesting speakers for its weekly meetings, and among the most engaging recently was a presentation by Andrea Barker, a Confidence Coach. Andrea’s talents stretch beyond instilling her clients with confidence, and she had some useful advice to offer to WBG members confronting that age-old business problem – procrastination. […]
Case history – Perry Barton, Carpenter
Perry Barton has been a professional carpenter for more than 25 years, and has built a reputation for the quality of his work, integrity and reliability. But Perry had his doubts about membership of Wealden Business Group when he applied to join 10 years ago. “To be honest, I wasn’t sure that WBG was for […]
Case history – David Meredith, Busbys Chartered Accountants
“For me, the real benefit of being a member of WBG is that while I receive direct and indirect referrals for our accountancy services, I am also building and improving my network of business contacts. “This means that if one of my clients asks if I know someone who can undertake a particular job, I […]
Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath
Report by Bill Ferguson Loyalty program in car wash, 8 stamps get 9th wash free vs 10 stamps with first two already filled in. What do you think happened? Answer at the end… Useful sections are pages 247-249 common communication problems and solutions. Reference guide on pages 285-289 that outlines the book’s contents. “Idea Clinics” […]
Brand in a box
A successful business career doesn’t depend on A level results
For many of our local teenagers, August is a time for triumph or tears – depending on their A level results. The annual agony of waiting for the results usually generates mass press coverage, including pictures of happy teens leaping with joy. But for those who didn’t do so well, there is plenty of comfort […]