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Why 12 week goals work

Short term goals can be powerful and energising Work Smart Not…

Working hard and making money.

Is it OK to be working really hard if you're making lots of money? Work…

Do you avoid negotiating?

Most people avoid negotiating because it makes them uncomfortable Negotiation,…

Slack off, get weird and plot!

How do you work smart when it's holiday time? Work Smart Not…

Ask why, not how

We can save a lot of time by asking why instead of how. Work…

How to avoid the “latest shiny thing” trap.

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Are you always looking for the right answer, the right method,…

The benefits of imaginary employees and A.I.

If it’s just you in your business, imaginary employees can…

You want to run your own business – but what does this really mean?

Don't let your small business become your prison. Many people…

Important news for SEO / Google search

Google is devising radical search changes to beat A.I. rivals…

Getting good answers means you have to ask good questions

How good are you at asking questions? Work Smart Not Hard Tip…

Time and money – and how to get more of both

Time and money – and how to get more of both - is the constant…

 How do you trust?

Not who, but *how* do you trust? What do you use to make judgments…

How to prioritise and avoid getting sidetracked  

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Do you say you'll prioritise something and then do other things…

“You focused too much on revenue and not enough on profit – you’re fired!”

What is the most profitable activity in your business? Work…

Approaching a new year with a new story

In February 2020 I flew back to the UK after visiting my son…