November can be a bit dreary – so why not spread a little sunshine in your office on World Kindness Day, November 13th. Bake some cakes and give them out, raise money for charity, or do something to make others happy – the aim is to rise above your own concerns for the day and […]
Did you know that writing in shorthand was the 19th century version of tweeting, used as a method of writing down your own thoughts on hot topics of the day? Shorthand is an abbreviated system of writing based on the alphabet, and it allows someone who is well trained in it to write as quickly […]
How to plan the office Christmas party Whether you count down the days, or desperately scrabble around for an excuse not to go, the office Christmas party is an event on almost every company’s calendar. So, how do you plan a party that everyone will enjoy? It’s a tricky balance to get Bob from Accounts […]
Top tips to improve your time management skills Despite what people say, time is not a commodity. It cannot be traded, expanded or reduced. It is fixed. Our perception of time, however, is another concept. How often do you think at 4pm “Where has the day gone?” and go into panic mode to try to […]
Planning in business is essential Everything from the monthly sales drive to a new product launch or project needs planning. It promotes joined-up thinking and good decision-making throughout the whole organisation. “A goal without a plan is just a wish”, observed the famous writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery, summing up a key business principle. Each business […]
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