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Circles of Influence, Connection, Networks & Collaborations

They say don’t mix business and pleasure. They miss out! (Actually, they’re probably just still doing business ‘the old way’ – which means not only are they missing out on heaps of fun, but they’re also unlikely to survive the next 10 years, but I digress…) Sometimes friends become clients. Sometimes clients become friends. In [...]

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Pinterest – what am I missing?

Over the last week or so, there’s been a flurry of Pinterest mail dropping into my inbox. Because I’m somewhat ‘out of the industry loop’ this month, I assume this is because they’ve either hit a critical mass and the sudden growth is entirely organic, or (more likely) they’ve been chucking plenty of wood on [...]

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Um yeah… remember me? I used to blog here…

But then I stopped. I keep meaning to start again, but something always seems to interrupt and it just doesn’t happen… Like now! I sit down to write this and my friend Graeme pops up on Skype… ok, he has agreed to wait 5 minutes, so here we go… So, it’s nearly December; d’you remember [...]

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How To Deal With Business Problems & Challenges The Smart Way

SME owners and sole traders often struggle with finding lasting solutions to the problems, issues and challenges (both routine and exceptional) that inevitably come up in business. There are all kinds of reasons for this which fall broadly into 2 areas: 1. Mindset. Typically, they are leaders and entrepreneurs – neither of which find it [...]

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In Gratitude of Beloved Friends, Strangers & Words

I’ve not blogged in ages, eclipsey June and the Cardinal Cross or T Square or whatever it was/is have kept me busy elsewhere.  Back now though. I think. How have you been? If you’ve had/are having a tricky time, then these words from my dear friend Noreen may bring some comfort… Other people’s words seem [...]

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An AudioBoo from deep inside Cwm George woods

Missed a couple of days blogging, what with the Royal Wedding (absolutely wonderful) and working hard on theSME7 project all weekend since then, my mind has been elsewhere. I have still been escaping into nature for spiritual sustenance coupled with fresh air and exercise though, so took out my phone to record a quick boo [...]

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A Prayer on this Special Winter Solstice Day

It’s Solstice. Winter Solstice. But this is not just any Winter Solstice… this one has coincided with a lunar eclipse and that hasn’t happened for 372 years! This wonderful post by Alison Rae of StarPriestess.com explains more. Here’s a short extract which really resonated with me, “Deep, unmasked truth lies at the heart of this eclipse. [...]

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Cardiff Solopreneurs Christmas Lunch Thing

Cardiff based solopreneurs, freelancers and self-employed work-at-homers, you shall go to the ball! Well, to a Christmas Lunch Thing anyway… a festive feast with your tribe in supercool, laid-back style at Bar Gwdihŵ on Friday 17th December. Read on for details…

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Authentic Brand Me (That’s YOU!)

Are you living your authentic life or are you still wondering ‘what if’?

Do you ever feel like you are living someone else’s life? Do you ever look back and wonder “What if I’d chosen a different path?” Perhaps you’re deemed to be ‘successful’ and yet privately, you’re unhappy and unfulfilled? Yes? Well, listen up because this one’s for you…

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Authentic & Natural Tribe & Business Building – update 1

Monday saw the launch the Authentic Marketing Party, a new podcast I’m producing together with the incredibly talented Online Marketing & Business Success Coach Victoria Player. I’ve not known Victoria for very long – and I’ve never actually met her ‘in the flesh’ – but working with her (virtually, of course) has been AMAZING. She is brilliant fun, unbelievably dynamic and really, really knows her onions.

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