London, UK
Later this year, I'll be holding a seminar (details to follow) on telephone cold calling.
One can go to networking events, send out mailshots, rely on existing clients, in my view though, the best way to get new business is by cold-calling. This applies whether you're selling garden furniture, tyres; office equipment, financial data; or looking for clients who need an experienced presenter for their corporate video
London, UK
Another hectic week. Tomorrow (Wednesday), I'm visiting a specialist Web TV production company then on Thursday morning, I'll be speaking about public-speaking at a business breakfast meeting. There's filming for a corporate video on Friday before preparing for my radio show on Sunday.
My guest on "PressPlay" will be top UK physiotherapist, Sammy Margo. Sammy will be talking about her new book "The Good Sleep Guide". It's full of useful tips for those of you who find getting a good night's sleep something difficult to achieve. To listen to Sammy, simply tune in at 10pm this Sunday, April 6th.
London, UK
It's always pleasing to hit the front page of an expanding video production company like Videotile. This video-production company, who are based in the North-West, add live talking characters to your website. I think you'll agree, it adds spice to what you have to say about your product or services.
As expected England cruised past Israel in today's Euro 2008 qualification match at Wembley. Match report here
One of the speakers at my PSA Chapter meeting today was Rikki Arundel.
Rikki spoke about promoting oneself on the Internet and outlined some excellent tips for using various social sites such as Squidoo, Facebook and De.licio.us
Rikki also highlighted the importance of placing video on the social networking site of your choice and/or within your blog posts:
Barry Graham had the after lunch slot. He spoke for about an hour on his top 10 tips for business success. Barry is an excellent communicator and also pointed out the benefits of developing a portfolio for your business.
Finally, did you catch the last night of the proms on tv this evening?
Sorry Technorati.
25 peeps, yes 25 peeps is a site where you can post your mugshot. Then the rest of the Blogosphere and web have the opportunity to vote for you to stay there. Get it?
My fingers are firmly crossed and I'm hoping for more traffic here and here.
So as they used to say in Northern Ireland, vote early and vote often.
As you'll be likely to work for long stretches at a time, ensure that
1. You've had a good night's sleep beforehand, and
2. Eat properly.
Remember, you are a performer. Think and act like such.
Andrew Gilligan wrote a brilliant piece in the London Evening Standard on Monday about the scandal concerning the closure of our rural Post Offices.
The Devil wrote this.........................
While Lord Stevens announced the findings of his inquiry into the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, the Government announced that 2,500 Post Offices would close. Another good day to bury bad news.
So, Alastair Darling is going to ask the European Commission very nicely if he can provide investment of £1.7 billion for the Post Offices, is he? It's so nice to know that these people we elect to run our country, who have recently decided they just don't get paid enough, can't even decide how they are going to spend tax revenue.Mr Darling said the annual £150m subsidy to help rural branches stay open will be extended beyond 2008 until 2011.
What, however, Mr Darling doesn't say is that under Article 88 of the Treaty of Amsterdam, a national government needs permission from the European Commission to grant state aid, and under Directive 2002/39/EC, this permission must be granted before the aid can be given.
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Can you imagine the grief Mr Darling would get (oh, if only he was a Captain) from dear old Tone' if he stood up and, perhaps, told the fucking truth about this post office debacle?
"Sorry, chaps, the European Commission says we can't fund post offices, even if they are the only facility in a rural area or tiny village miles from anywhere, somewhere that the elderly rely on. Sorry, but that's the way it is. They are the bosses now, and if they want to bend me over and bugger me with the Acquis Communautaire then they can."
The Postal Services Directive 2002/39/EC reduced the part of the postal market which could be reserved for the national monopoly.
Treaty of Amsterdam , Article 88 demands that a national government seeks permission from the Commission to grant state aid.
EU Directive 2002/39/EC requires permission before any state aid can be granted.
What a brilliant TV programme! I haven't seen any of the previous episodes of "Coast".
There were some great topics discussed in this evening's episode. They ranged from Felixstowe's container port and the programme finished at the place I was born. Margate, not the treacherous Goodwin Sands!
Well done BBC.
"Yid with Lid" outlines the situation well in his Blog. (well it's not going to make the BBC news is it after todays events in the Lebanon)
Look most of you are probably aware that I'm not the most patient of individuals. Now just imagine the scene......................a Nat West bank branch in the East Finchley area of North London and it's Friday lunchtime, there's about 12 people in the queue and there's one and a half staff on duty. Half, you say. Yes half, as the person concerned was being supervised by a supervisor. For what purpose I can't possibly imagine. It can't be to improve customer "service".
I uttered a few words of disgust starting with "Nat West, or Nat Worst" to a fellow sufferer, before nearly launching into a tirade of "!?**%£*&?! at the pathetic looking and deservedly underpaid members of this ghastly institution.
Took place in Los Angeles last night. One of the highlights was the reunion, on stage, by the three original Charlie's Angels stars - Jaclyn Smith, Farrah Rawcett-Majors and Cheryl Ladd. They appeared as a tribute to Aaron Spelling who passed away recently.British stars including Kelly Macdonald and Ricky Gervais were among a host of British award-winners at last night's Emmys. Dame Helen Mirren, Jeremy Irons and Richard Curtis were also honoured at the prestigious event.
Now in presenting terms, that would be brilliant. Imagine being the MC or event host at a top bash like the EMMY or Oscar awards. Having to mingle with all those top stars of screen and stage. I couldn't think of anything better - can you?
No, not another book by Peter Mayle, but another stay by me (and friend) at the home and gite (pronounced jeeeettt, not git) of my dear cousin, Michael Altman. He has built up a magnificent reputation with a variety of travel organisations with his particular style of accommodating an eclectic mix of mainly British tourists. On this occasion however, we were also joined by Canadian and French visitors.
On arrival, one is presented with two barking dogs, a welcome drink and in my case an excellent 4- course meal. These are normally served every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for the non self-catering guests at around 8pm. Luckily, my upgrade to a decent rental car, ensured that my dash from Nice airport (which started shortly after 7pm) to junction 36 on the A8 was covered in good time. The final meandering along the D54, near to Draguignan, only took a few minutes.
Throughout the year, Michael also accepts parties of guests who want to learn Provencal cooking and others who enjoy a corporate-style golfing break. Nearby are jewels of any southern French trip. The gorgeous villages of Bargemon, Callas and Tourtour. For the slightly more motoring adventurous of you, there are magnificent views at the Gorges de Verdon......and for the totally mad you can do something called Bungee jumping. What you do is give a total stranger about 75 quid. He then straps your legs together to a thick cord, then tells you to stand on the edge of the bridge and jump-off.
My lovely companion and I, preferred to lounge on a private beach called "Wyc" ( prounounced Vick) near Les Issambres, a delightful little place between Frejus and Ste. Maxime. And speaking of SM, this is where we took a boat, known in France as a Verte Vedette, to St. Tropez. The trip takes only about 15 minutes but is well-worth the £15.00 return trip for two people. Despite the soaking we took on both legs (or sea-legs) of the journey, this was the highlight of my long week-end away from dull BBC radio news presenters, diversity training; Polish immigrants, corporate spokemen from the bloody water companies justifying their huge profits blah, blah, blah,and so on...........
give yourself a break, just book up at Michael's
Apart from sharing my Birthday, July 25th, with Iman ( David Bowie's wife) amd Matt LeBlanc, the famous spy Mata Hari was shot on this day in 1917. There's more
1978
The world's first test tube baby, Louise Joy Brown, is born at Oldham General Hospital in the north of England.
1962
In London, the Buckingham Palace Art Gallery officially opens to the public.
1959
A Hovercraft - the SRN 1 - makes its first English Channel crossing from Dover to Calais in a little over two hours.
1946
The United States detonates an atomic bomb at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean.
1944
World War II: The Germans first use a jet fighter - the Messerschmitt 262 - in aerial combat.
1943
World War II: Italian dictator Benito Mussolini is forced to resign.
1917
World War I: Dutch spy Margarethe Zelle - known as exotic dancer Mata Hari - is sentenced to death.
1909
French aviator Louis Bleriot becomes first man to fly across Channel from a field near Calais to Northfall Meadow near Dover Castle, England.
1907
In England, Sir Robert Baden-Powell begins an experimental camp on Brownsea Island near Poole to test the feasibility of Scouting. Four days later he forms then Boy Scout organisation.
1814
English inventor George Stephenson demonstrates the first steam engine.
1603
James VI of Scotland is crowned James I of England.
