How to Write a Blog

How to Write a Blog

I’ve written in this blog, many times, espousing the benefits of blogging. But I find that whilst many people are open to the idea, when it comes to actually writing something, they baulk and dry up. Why is this? That’s what I’m going to talk about in this blog...
Why You Shouldn’t Send Out of Office Replies

Why You Shouldn’t Send Out of Office Replies

I run email services for my website clients. Despite my recommendations against setting Out of Office Replies on email accounts, some still do so. Judging by the number of Out of Office Replies that I get from other people, it seems that this practise is still...
Is Technology Affecting Your Productivity at Work?

Is Technology Affecting Your Productivity at Work?

A recent article in the Daily Telegraph “Internet ‘fuels procrastination and lowers productivity’” started me thinking about my own experiences (I’ve been developing and using internet technology in business for over 30 years), so I thought I would...
How Not to Lose Money in Your Business

How Not to Lose Money in Your Business

“Britain’s small businesses could be losing more than £800m of sales a year by not taking credit and debit card payments”. So says a news story that is currently doing the rounds. Whether or not you believe the figure of £800m, the fact does remain that many small...