One of the most important factors in my success has been to find the right peer group and join a forum. I have been a member of a business peer group and forum since 2003. I continue to get amazing value,...
Forums and retreats
Effective negotiation for your business
Watch the highlights of this speech about the importance of effective negotiation for your business which I gave at the Thrive women’s conference in 2014. If you’d like me to speak at your event, either on negotiation skills or another topic,...
The 4 Cs of networking
Hands up if you dread networking – or even the word “networking”? Often people view it negatively because they don’t enjoy it. Others feel like they’ve been used by someone at a networking event. For me, networking is something I really...
The Power of Partnerships
Let me tell you a story. It’s about a chap called Tony. I first met Tony in 2002. He was one of a group of international businessmen I met when I was presenting my business and concept, Retail Profile. There was...