Jay Wheeler, Red Potato. www.red-potato.com Why would an independent business owner want to take the time-consuming, uncomfortable journey of developing, interpreting and running a business in accordance with clear values? Because ultimately it effects the bottom line. This article shows why, when it comes to business values, the journey is as important as the…
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The florist said “they never send me anyone who can work out the cost of half a dozen flower stems to make a bouquet and be trusted to write a greetings card without making a spelling mistake”. Everyone nodded their heads in agreement and the discussion moved on. We were talking about apprenticeships at one…
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When it comes to mentoring it can mean very different things to different people: ranging from social befriending through to a strict focus on shared objectives mentoring. Befriending may include things like helping someone to take small steps to overcome a fear of open spaces for example. The warmth, encouragement and support from befriending can be crucial in helping, as…
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