You have probably noticed that Shakespeare is getting a lot of airtime at the moment, as the 400th anniversary […]
Austerity, challenge, change
The voluntary and community sector is adapting to austerity but huge challenges remain for many organisations. On Friday I listened […]
“She’ll have one in red”
Some experiences are so humiliating that you never forget them. Walking into a car showroom with my husband was […]
Lies are like cockroaches
It used to be “the cheque is in the post”, but with the near demise of cheques and the […]
How to celebrate a successful project
After nearly 2 years of working with the lovely team at Argenta, it was sad to come to the […]
Your learning curve- or curves?
We’re probably all familiar with the expression ‘learning curve’. The concept is that in addition to performing our role […]
Productivity = the right mix of quality and quantity
One of the joys of working with owners and managers in small companies is watching the speed and effectiveness […]
How big will your seedlings grow?
Easter is essentially a celebration of hope. The start of spring, the rising sap, the gently breaking buds on […]
Storm clouds revealed by budget
Storm clouds revealed by the Budget will force taxpayers in Birmingham to work an extra 2 years without pay […]
Social media- counting clicks or measuring marketing?
Love it or loathe it, social media is no longer the new kid on the block. Because of its […]