How unique is your USP?

You need a proposition that explicitly defines the problem you solve and equally importantly the intangible benefits you provide.

MarketingMichael ClerckJune 22, 2018Marketing

CHANGE – Love It or Loathe It but Don’t Ignore It!

When launching a business we have ambitions and a vision of what success will look like.

Change ManagementMichael ClerckJune 18, 2018Change Management

The 1 to 10 of Creating a Successful Business

The 10 success factors you need to put in place to build a successful business.

Business GrowthMichael ClerckJune 5, 2018Business Growth

Procrastination is the thief of time

Is procrastination your downfall?

Performance ManagementMichael ClerckMay 22, 2018Performance Management

Do you Struggle Making Decisions?

Each and every day we are faced with making decisions, with consequences ranging from the trivial to the significant.

Risk ManagementMichael ClerckMay 8, 2018Risk Management

Managing Risk

Managing risk is something we each do on a daily basis. This is also true in a business context where risks should be actively managed. Risk management processes are designed to provide a set of tools to put in place plans to mitigate and eliminate or at least minimise the potential impact on business objectives.

Risk ManagementMichael ClerckMarch 21, 2018Risk Management

Impact of the economic climate on business growth.

The uncertainty created by Brexit, sluggish DGP growth and uncompetitive productivity levels weigh heavily on confidence and optimism for the immediate future.

Business GrowthMichael ClerckMarch 13, 2018Business Growth

Personal Referrals

It is generally acknowledged that a personal referral is one of the most successful routes to business growth.

Business GrowthMichael ClerckFebruary 28, 2018Business Growth

The Impact of Styles of Communication

Having the ability to recognise and understand your own style and the preferred style of others is extremely beneficial.

CommunicationsMichael ClerckFebruary 20, 2018Communications

Business Networking Part 4

I reiterate, this is not an expert guide to business networking, it is simply my personal observations.

NetworkingMichael ClerckFebruary 6, 2018Networking

Business Networking Part 3

At every business networking event I have attended all those present were there to promote themselves and their products or services.

NetworkingMichael ClerckFebruary 2, 2018Networking

Business Networking Part 2

Having recovered from the trauma of my first business networking experience it was time to face the next challenge – SPEEDY MEET!

NetworkingMichael ClerckJanuary 29, 2018Networking

Business Networking Part 1

I must admit at the outset, I am not comfortable in crowds, especially so amid a crowd of strangers compounded by the added responsibility for business networking.

NetworkingMichael ClerckJanuary 24, 2018Networking

Blog writing - where to begin

First have a definitive topic for your blog, whether it be a comment, providing advice, offering a service or addressing a problem it should be focused on your target audience.

MarketingMichael ClerckJanuary 2, 2018Marketing

Are New Year Resolutions Just Good Intentions?

Are your good intentions – just that – good intentions, not actual actions?

Business StrategyMichael ClerckDecember 21, 2017Business strategy

Social media is transforming our vocabulary

How often have you heard someone say “my email was completely misunderstood!”?

CommunicationsMichael ClerckDecember 6, 2017Communications

Struggling to develop an idea or solve a problem

Most probably you are only using the left side of the brain, thinking logically. Draw a mind map, engage both sides of the brain, you will be surprised by the outcome.

Business StrategyMichael ClerckNovember 24, 2017Business strategy