It’s one of our biggest business nightmares – succumbing to an online scam, and maybe losing thousands of pounds. So our thanks to National Westminster Bank, Tenterden for delivering these anti-scam tips at one of our recent breakfast presentations. The list is provided by Friends Against Scams, a national Trading Standards inititiative. Never give your […]
GDPR – New regulations on data protection
Date for your diary: Friday, 25th May, 2018. The reason? That’s the day that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force, and it affects every business in the country, large or small. GDPR applies to any personal and sensitive data processing carried out by organisations operating within the EU, or any non-EU businesses […]
Social media. Love it or hate it – just do it!
We all know we need to do it. Some of us just love doing it. Others are baffled by it. We’re talking social media. Wealden Business Group recently invited Kent’s leading social media commentator Zoe Cairns to talk to members and explain some of the basics. Here are some of her top tips… Try to […]
Dating meets business networking
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
Words of wisdom for the owner-manager
Over the past year or so, Wealden Business Group has collected some simple one-liners, each containing a pearl of wisdom for a business owner-manager. Here are some of the best… You know those things you always wanted to do? Well, go and do them Formal education will make you a living. Self education will make […]
Selling your business – take the time to maximise your chances
You’ve worked hard over the years, built up a good client base, and are making profits – but now you want to sell up. So what do you do? Exit planning and business sales specialist Peter Kroeger recently delivered a presentation to Wealden Business Group, in which he outlined some of the key factors involved. […]
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