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How to be a Chocolate Gourmet

October 11, 2017May 12, 2021
by kim

In #NationalChocolateWeek it only seems right that I should share the story of The Chocolate Gourmet as told to our Telford & Wrekin WiRE networking meeting.

Janette Rowlett opened her first shop in Ludlow nearly 19 years ago after she took a year out of her career to research what she wanted to do with the rest of her working life.

Her travels took her all over the world where she fell in love with the idea of selling really high quality chocolate. In those days there were very few dedicated chocolate shops and she has remained true to her idea of being a truly customer focussed specialist retailer. Janette opened her second shop in Shrewsbury in 2004 and now also trades on line.

Applying the art of Hygge to Self Employment

July 13, 2017May 12, 2021
by kim

I was given a lovely book for Christmas on Hygge (pronounced Hue Guh, to rhyme with sugar) – the Danish Art of Happiness, and it got me thinking…. How can the art of Hygge be applied to the self employed, particularly Solopreneurs?

Is there an opportunity to bring that cosy, peaceful, effortless, everyday happiness and well being to your home office? I think there is, so I have come up with some ways you can find magic in the ordinary.

How to use Twitter for Business

June 28, 2017May 12, 2021
by kim

Many people tell me they feel that Twitter is overwhelming and yes, at times, I agree! Leave Twitter for a few hours and you’ve got 500 Tweets to scroll through – and I don’t even follow that many people….

Twitter is one of the most dynamic social media platforms but there are ways that you can take control and make it work for you.

Top 10 Twitter Tips

Do you like the new LinkedIn desktop experience?

May 8, 2017May 12, 2021
by kim

In February 2017, LinkedIn started rolling out its new desktop redesign to bring it more in line with the mobile app. Many of the changes are not liked by LinkedIn members, including myself.

On the LinkedIn Help Forum there is an open question from LinkedIn asking for feedback.

To date, there have been 3,600 comments by LinkedIn members, 99% of them are negative pleading for changes or the old version to be reinstated. Interestingly, there has not been any comments or answers from anyone at LinkedIn.

So what are the changes and how can you make the most of the new version of LinkedIn? Here’s just a few suggestions:

7 Top Tips to Spring Clean Your Business!

March 23, 2017May 12, 2021
by kim

Well spring has officially started and what better way than to take some time out to implement these Top Tips smarten up your business and get everything shipshape for the year ahead.

Take a Fresh Look at Finances

Are your records up to date? Are you sending out invoices on time and checking if they are paid? Do you have any consistently late payers? I find a simple Invoice Control spreadsheet helps me see at a glance what’s outstanding and how long people take to pay.

If your cash flow is suffering could you amend your payment schedules and terms and conditions to insist on larger deposits or shorten your payment terms?

Would it help to have some accounting software or an App? This could save you time and stress for example by recording your mileage and keeping your personal and business expenses separate.