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Proud Parent, Or Over-Sharer?
Are you guilty of sharenting?
Before You Send A DM …
Warning. This blog post could get a little bit ranty!
Back To Work? Shout About It!
It’s been a very strange world for the last few weeks. None of us anticipated a global health pandemic, businesses being forced to close and the whole world going into lockdown. Many businesses took the decision to hide from social media – posts dried up completely...
Lockdown Shenanigans: Virtual Gin Tasting
Find out what happens at a virtual gin tasting evening with one of Lichfield’s finest!
It Was A Wednesday Afternoon In Lockdown ……
Review: Staffordshire Distillery London Dry Gin & Lemon Gin
Getting To Know You ….. let’s talk Personal Branding
When I started my business in 2012 I did what the majority of new start-ups do – I concentrated on the minutiae and overlooked what really mattered. Me!
My Herbalife Journey – Week 3: Eeh By Gum, I’m Shrinking!
Well, I’m glad to say that I’ve had a much better week than Boris Johnson! After last week’s weigh in, I ploughed through Tesco like a woman possessed, topping up my fruit stash. Somehow, an avocado made its way into my trolley – a fruit I’ve always shied away from,...
My Herbalife Journey – Week 2: I Think I’ve Been Cloned
Well, I survived Week 1 – how did I get on?
My Herbalife Journey – Week 1: Four Days In
From Samuel Pepys to Bridget Jones, we all seem to love reading other people’s diaries. So, I sincerely hope you’ll follow my journey over the next three weeks as I undertake a 21 Day Herbalife weight loss plan. I’ll be updating this blog with my highs and lows...
Chances Are, You Hate It When This Happens To You …..
Picture the scene. It’s a busy evening at Casa You. You’ve been on your feet all day, the kids are tired and hungry, the household chores need doing, you’ve got a million things to do tomorrow and to top it all, with a loud bang and a puff of smoke your...
5 Top Tips To Increase Productivity
Always too much to do? Join me for a 5 minute read on how to increase your productivity.
Workshops: which type of delegate are you?
For anyone who has ever delivered, or attended a workshop – pop the kettle on and enjoy this 5 minute tongue in cheek read.
A to Z of Networking: Part 4 – S to Z
Well, the wait is over! Here’s the fourth and final instalment of my A to Z of networking where we’ll look at the letters S through to Z. Grab a cuppa, pop your phone on silent and enjoy the read. S is for Sixty Seconds It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been...
A to Z of Networking: Part 3 – M to R
As we reach the midway point of our A to Z (unless your alphabet of choice is Khmer – Google it!) we take a leisurely look at M to R. If you’re sitting comfortably, let’s begin …….. M is for Making Notes At every meeting, attendees will be given the opportunity...
A to Z of Networking: Part 2 – G to L
In Part 1 we looked at the importance of business cards and how to be a farmer when it comes to networking for your business. Part 2 covers G to L. Ready? Let’s go ….. G is for Go The Extra Mile Once you’ve settled into a networking group, does your business lend...
A to Z of Networking: Part 1 – A to F
Since starting Tao Business Solutions in 2012, I’ve done an awful lot of networking – and yes, some of it has been truly awful! Over my next four blog posts, I will be sharing my A to Z of Networking with you – the good, the bad and the...
All Hail The Power Hour!
Boost your productivity with The Power Hour!
You Wouldn’t Send Your Child To The Pub, Would You …..?
Just like most things in life, social media platforms come with minimum age limits.
It’s Not All About You!
I’ve undertaken a fair few social media audits of late, and without exception, one of the things that leaps out time after time, across all platforms, is that businesses only tend to post about themselves.
Vaguebooking? Please stop it. Now!
For many years now I’ve held a pet peeve, primarily with Facebook although it does pop up on other social networks from time to time. So, imagine my sheer joy at discovering that I’m not alone. I’m actually in the majority, maybe the masses. There’s even a...