The Consulting Industry In The UK

Consulting industry trends in the UK

Knoweldge = Value Information services is a key area of consultancy in the UK reporting the highest growth in recent years. When you create your own online content – such as a  blog – not only are you building your Continue reading The Consulting Industry In The UK

Six Blogging FAQ

As a writing mentor for businesses, I’m frequently asked to speak at events on the finer points and skills associated with building a successful business blog to grow your influence. When I’m speaking to new bloggers, I’m always asked the Continue reading Six Blogging FAQ

Fall In Love With Your Blog (A-Z of Blogging)

love to write

My love affair with blogging started in 2013 when I was in process of publishing my first book – The Bronze Box. Every day I did one thing towards publishing and marketing my first book, then every week I would Continue reading Fall In Love With Your Blog (A-Z of Blogging)

5 Do’s and Don’ts of Setting Up a Website

Website design tips

I’m always happy to consider guests on the blog, so when writer Natalia Tsahelnik contacted me with her ideas I was happy to give her a chance. Here are her top tips when you set up your website…   5 Continue reading 5 Do’s and Don’ts of Setting Up a Website

Be Known For Your Knowledge (A-Z of Blogging)

Share your knowledge - PI

“Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad”   I do enjoy a pub quiz. It was a regular event when we had a lodger living with us. Pitting our knowledge Continue reading Be Known For Your Knowledge (A-Z of Blogging)

Is Your Business Due for a Facelift?

A business facelift

When should you consider a facelift for your business? Our businesses naturally evolve, and we grow as individuals in skill, knowledge and experience. But are we demonstrating that to everyone else? At some point, you must concede that the messages Continue reading Is Your Business Due for a Facelift?

How Jargon Is Killing Your Blog (A-Z of Blogging)

I hate jargon! How Jargon ruins your blogs

A letter drifted through my letterbox from Bristol City Council. Now, I’d consider myself to be a reasonably literate and educated person. I’m no brain of Britain, but as a word weaver, it takes a lot for me to struggle Continue reading How Jargon Is Killing Your Blog (A-Z of Blogging)

A Simple Tool To Come Up With Blog Ideas (A-Z of Blogging)

How to create an idea tree

I have an early school memory – I must have been 5 or 6 – of the teacher blowing my mind with a simple technique to draw a tree. Overnight, the trees in my pictures went from a blob with Continue reading A Simple Tool To Come Up With Blog Ideas (A-Z of Blogging)

How Helpful Is Too Helpful On Your Blog? (A-Z of Blogging)

How helpful is too helpful? Cultivate relationships, grow your business

Can You Ever be Too Helpful? I wrestle with this idea a lot in my business. Which is why H is for Helpful in my A to Z of Blogging. On the one hand, my 3 golden rules of blogging Continue reading How Helpful Is Too Helpful On Your Blog? (A-Z of Blogging)

Bringing Your Expertise To Your Blogs (A-Z of Blogging)

Share your expertise with confidence on your blog

E is for Expertise in my A to Z of Blogging… Expertise in Action This Summer, I was at a garden party for my sister’s birthday (she’s Artist Chloe Birnie). We sat on makeshift chairs around a blazing firepit in Continue reading Bringing Your Expertise To Your Blogs (A-Z of Blogging)