“Full fathom five thy father lies, Of his bones are coral made, Those are pearls that were his eyes, Nothing of him that doth fade, But...

When someone has had a really bad experience, personal or business, our natural inclination is to help, usually by offering some worldly...

One of my projects over the Christmas and New Year break was to create my MOAS for 2015. MOAS? Mother of all Spreadsheets – a name...

1970: I join Friends Provident & Century Group in Manchester as a 16-year old school leaver. They introduce me to the ladies in the...

We are at war. With what seems like every retail organisation in the world, who want us to buy something off them because CHRISTMAS IS...

You know you have made a difference when your name becomes a brand: Clinical brand names I’ve been on Tipton I’m doing Dawson I want to...

A stretch of the Trans-Pennine Cycle Path, this between Warrington and Altrincham and following the remains of an old railway line closed...

I’ve been complaining to my clients recently. Why? Because they are not asking me to do enough work for them. Strange isn’t it? They pay...

Over at Ashley Latter’s training centre the other night (with our Jon) to support Cahill Dental Care and their Study Club evening. It was...

A lot of people will tell you that they are in sales. In reality they are just in account management. The only real sales people are...

I have spent most of my adult life, defining my success and my self-worth by measuring how busy I am. Rushing around the country. Posting...

Before I start…… I know that there is an “on/off” switch – just the same as the one on my TV. But aren’t notifications one of the more...

I recently met with Sandy Sanderson from Extreme Expeditions, to talk about his passionate work in exploration and the possibility that I...

There are performing poodles who jump through rings of fire, lion tamers who hold their fierce captives at bay, uni-cycling jugglers who...

Here’s a starter list – can you add to it? People who use mobile phones whilst they are driving – we should be allowed to shoot them on...

I don’t need one.I just want one. Having watched Jony Ive’s preposterous introductory video (surely the most impressive piece of...

I say normal – but for me , normal is sitting in a hotel on the West Coast of Ireland, waiting for a naked burger before I hit the sack....

This might not appeal to everyone. Many years ago I realised that: I have an addictive personality Many of my clients have addictive...

If you were watching my Facebook page this morning, you may have noticed an update to mention that I ordered a new supply of Field of...

You know that you have had a good New Year’s Eve when the drinks bill is exactly double the food bill – ouch. Fantastic night last night...