Thursday 24 November, 2011
As winter tightens its grip so the number of absences from the workplace invariably increase. But are they all genuine? What do you do if they are not? Read more...
Tuesday 4 October, 2011
Over a recent breakfast 50 people enjoyed the NBG guest day and here Nigel Morgan of Morgan PR reports on why it worked and the Newbury Business Group approach. Read more...
Friday 16 September, 2011
From adding news articles like this, through to booking a masterclass and even promoting external events, members learned more about the power of their website today. Read more...
Friday 16 September, 2011
"We do not see the world as it is. We see the world as we are."
— Talmud
In every moment, we have a choice. Right now, you can choose to smile as you read this, to take a well-deserved break, have a cup of coffee and sit down and enjoy reading. You can choose to see the year ahead as the opportunity to achieve something wonderful, to take more time off, to have more fun, or you could choose to worry about what could go wrong and focus on the difficulties ahead – your choice. Read more...
Friday 16 September, 2011
Were you lucky enough to enjoy a summer holiday this year? If not, when was the last time that you really took a break and had some time to yourself? A study by the Alliance and Leicester indicated that 33% of small business owners are working more than 50 hours a week and 15% over 65 hours a week. Surely that’s confirmation, if you need it, that running your own business is very hard work. But if you’re working 65 hours a week on an ongoing basis, you have to ask yourself – why? Read more...
Friday 16 September, 2011
Do you always have the feeling there aren’t enough hours in the day? Are you working to your optimum productivity? Here are a few of our favourite top tips for becoming a highly productive new you! Even if you implement just a few, you will be surprised at the amount of time you’ll be able to free up – and feel you’ve completed a fantastic day’s work. Good luck! Read more...
Wednesday 7 September, 2011
Newbury Business Group photographer Mike Samuels offers some sage advice on protecting your image. Read more...
Tuesday 6 September, 2011
This bulletproof glass video demonstrates some great public relations - could you do this asks NBG member Nigel Morgan of Morgan PR, Berkshire public relations and social media consultancy. Read more...
Monday 5 September, 2011
Nigel Morgan from Berkshire PR and social media consultancy Morgan PR reveals an important lesson about blogging he learned as as a boy growing up on a farm in West Berkshire - from rats! Read more...
Saturday 27 August, 2011
Business Coach and Newbury Business Group member Sally Rainbow-Ockwell has contributed to a new book by business guru Brian Tracy. Discover more in the article originally featured on the Morgan PR blog. Read more...
Saturday 16 July, 2011
Commercial photographer Mike Samuels often takes pictures of members at Newbury Business Group and in this article he explains how defining what you don't do is important in business - oh yes, and don't ask him to take your wedding photos! Read more...
Monday 13 June, 2011
Public relations and social media are crucial to business growth, according to a survey by the Federation of Small Businesses, which doesn't surprise Morgan PR. Read more...
Wednesday 1 June, 2011
Guests can enjoy a free breakfast when they attend the Newbury Business Group, when Jan Jack from Perfect verse visited, she repaid our generosity by created a verse that captured the fun of breakfast. Read more...
Thursday 19 May, 2011
Ann Griffiths reveals more about how her happiness ‘guru’ Dr Martin Seligman has written a new book called ‘Flourish: A New Theory of Positive Psychology’ Read more...
Monday 16 May, 2011
Entrepreneurs spot opportunities, imagine new solutions, generate interest, and sell the solution for profit / reward. Read more...
Saturday 14 May, 2011
How many times have we heard people say ‘a leopard doesn’t change it’s spots’ in relation to someone changing the way they think and subsequently the way they behave? Well, we are not leopards and WE can ‘change our spots’. Read more...
Friday 7 January, 2011
Wherever we spend our precious resources - time, money and energy - is where we will see the greatest results. Why not decide what results you'd like to achieve in 2011 and spend your time, energy and focus on getting there? Here are our Top Tips for New Year's Resolutions for 2011. Read more...
Wednesday 3 November, 2010
Christmas can be pretty stressful so avoid another 'so much to do but so little time to do it in' situation by spending some time now getting yourself organised. This article will give you some more ideas to help you prepare for a successful and enjoyable festive season. Will you be sending Christmas cards to clients/suppliers? Corporate gifts? Lots to think about and time is running out...! Read more...
Wednesday 3 November, 2010
Exciting news at Pickle HQ - we were thrilled to be told that In a Pickle have been shortlisted for PeoplePerHour's Virtual Business of the Year Awards 2010! Read more...
Friday 16 July, 2010
I'm always amazed at the amount of people that don't have an e-mail signature. Imagine the scenario; you've written an amazing e-mail and sent it to a prospective client. Suitably impressed, the client wants to find out more, but rather than going backwards and forwards via e-mail they just want to pick up the phone and give you a quick call. Simple enough you may think. But what if your contact details aren’t on the e-mail? Read more...
Friday 11 June, 2010
For most of us the list of things requiring our attention is much longer than the time we have available. Cross one thing off your to-do list and another two magically seem to appear! But with some thoughtful planning and a little time investment, you will find that many tasks can be delegated. Whilst delegation may seem scary at first, it also means that in the long run we have more time to focus on the things we are really good at - such as growing our businesses and making more money! Read more...
Friday 9 April, 2010
West Berkshire's foremost networking organisation, Newbury Business Group launches contest for the best one minute presentations. Read more...
Thursday 18 February, 2010
A virtual assistant service has discovered a winning formula for a successful first year in business - by helping others achieve growth in tough economic times.
In a Pickle, run by Reading-based entrepreneur Lisa Chaffey, celebrates its first Birthday this week. And she says business has never been better. Read more...
Friday 11 September, 2009
Negotiating higher prices is easy when the UK's leading sales negotiation expert reveals how at the Newbury Business Group. Read more...
Friday 4 September, 2009
Kaizen Flo offers the complete Business Software Package, as Newbury Business group discovered. Read more...
Friday 24 July, 2009
Discover why Facebook is a great tool for your business thanks to Nigel Morgan. Read more...
Friday 10 July, 2009
Patents, designs, trademarks and copyright all need protection and we know a man who can... Read more...
Friday 3 July, 2009
PowerPoint is an amazing tool often abused! Perfect your presentations with these tips Read more...
Friday 12 June, 2009
Recruitment guru Mia Drennan of Square Mile Connection reveals how to give a 'killer' interview. Read more...
Friday 29 May, 2009
The Top 10 Twitter Tips for Newbies were unveiled at Newbury Business Group this morning. Read more...
Friday 15 May, 2009
The impact of redundancy can only ever be truly understood by those who experience it, but it can be an opportunity too. Read more...
Friday 14 November, 2008
Two members of Newbury Business Group reveal the 'Forumula for Change'and how you can achieve it. Read more...
Friday 7 November, 2008
Discover how to get the most from your searches on Google thanks to Rock IT in Newbury. Read more...