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Perfect the art of networking with these simple tips
5th January 2012Make a new year’s resolution to overcome awkwardness when gaining business leads. ONE of the first things to greet...
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Make your meetings work for you
15th December 2011In Japan, it is not uncommon for business meetings to be held with all attendees standing up: no table,...
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Moving forward: note to self – use notes
12th December 2011Stephen Fry doesn’t seem to be a fan, but President Obama can’t be without them. So what are they?...
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How to get a pay rise in 2012
8th December 2011Asking for a pay rise sounds counter-intuitive in an ‘austere’ year characterised by budget cuts and salary freezes. Even...
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Getting over the hump of making those uncomfortable client calls
5th December 2011When you know you ought to be making calls to clients who you haven’t spoken to in some time,...
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Presenting with influence
2nd December 2011Understanding one thing above all will transform your presentations, be they formal or informal. It is this: a spoken...
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Social media – a vital tool for improving your influence
30th November 2011The advent of social media and its rapid rise to prominence in individuals’ personal lives, has compelled businesses to...
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Pitching for business – 7 steps to winning new business
29th November 2011Winning professional service firm tenders – what are the key points? Professional service firm tenders are difficult at the...
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Dealing with difficult personalities & situations
26th November 2011The scandal surrounding News International executives has brought to the fore a number of issues that accountants face day-in...
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10 Top Tips for More Effective Networking
25th November 2011Whatever ‘Networking’, or its tackier namesake, ‘Working the Room’, means to you, for most of us in business, it...