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10 Business Books Creating a Buzz

In honour of National Bed Month this March, and a good bedtime read, we've done a quick round up of some of the latest business books creating a buzz.
Susie Parker
Susie Parker
Business West
Posted on: 14.03.14
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How To Grow Your Service Firm: Create an Action Plan & Marketing Pack (Part 3 of 6)

In part one and part two of this series, we looked at why and how 'The Expert' model is so important for the success of service firms. To get the increased sales and profits you now need an Action...
Robert Craven
Robert Craven
The Director's Centre
Posted on: 13.03.14
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Strategic Marketing: It's all about Understanding

Strategic marketing is an investment in effective selling. It's not producing a brochure, having a website and expecting customers to break your door down. It's all in the understanding...
Nick Marsh
Nick Marsh
Business West
Posted on: 18.02.14
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How To Grow Your Service Firm: The Expert (Part 2 of 6)

Following on from part 1, in part 2 Robert Craven expands on what an expert does, and what you can do, to succeed in driving the growth of your professional service firm. 'How to Grow Your Service...
Robert Craven
Robert Craven
The Director's Centre
Posted on: 13.02.14
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How to recycle and manage waste in the office

An organised office will help you run a successful business and ensuring excess rubbish doesn't clutter the workspace is a key part of this.
Tim Brown
Tim Brown
ImRubbish
Posted on: 08.01.14
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Do you have the skills to be a good manager?

Being a manager can be a fulfilling and rewarding role, but if you don't have the skills to manage, motivate and influence your team, then it can be really tough. Read our guide to help you identify...
Corrine Hines
Corrine Hines
Business West
Posted on: 08.01.14
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What can business leaders learn from Nelson Mandela's life?

Following hours of time spent in conversation with Nelson Mandela, author Richard Stengel wrote 'Mandela's Way', identifying 15 points of wisdom that represent Mandela's approach to his life. We...
Susie Parker
Susie Parker
Business West
Posted on: 13.12.13
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How entrepreneurs can manage people to help grow their business

Michael Howes and the team at Pilot Cottage provides some valuable insight into how entrepreneurs can manage people effectively as they start and grow their new business:- It’s people, not...
Michael Howes
Michael Howes
Pilot Cottage Limited
Posted on: 14.11.13
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12 Essential Leadership Skills

Do you regard yourself as a leader? Many growing business owners struggle to see themselves as leaders. Follow our 12 leadership essentials to help you to thrive at leading.
Phil Smith
Phil Smith
Business West
Posted on: 24.10.13
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