As with anything glamorous, business travel has its own set of highs and lows that make the ride all the more exhilarating. Exotic locations, opulent hotel rooms and sealing deals in skyscraper boardrooms can be intoxicating; yet just like fine wine has its own complex notes of highs and lows - let's experience this captivating world firsthand on this rollercoaster ride of business travel. Networking: The Unexpected Party in Your Pocket One of the greatest pleasures of business travel is networking. Imagine this: you're knee-deep in canapes at a chic corporate event and casually name dropping your latest projects between sip of champagne - these opportunities to rub shoulders with industry giants, swap ideas with like-minded professionals, or possibly form unexpected partnerships can be exhilarating and fruitful alike; like having…

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When it comes to outsourcing, many people feel overwhelmed. It can be hard to know who to trust and what company is right for your specific needs. This blog will outline a few tips that will help you choose the right company to outsource your tasks to. By following these simple steps, you can ensure that you work with a reputable and qualified business partner. Before you begin your search for a company to outsource to, it is essential that you take the time to define your needs. What tasks do you need help with? What are your budget constraints? By having a clear understanding of what you need, you can narrow down your options and choose a company that is best suited to meet your needs. If you are…

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It can be challenging for a business owner to stay on top of things when they have many responsibilities. If this is the case, it's time to take some steps that will help you get more organised and give yourself more time to work on your business.  Below are ways to help you cope with being a busy entrepreneur. The first thing you should do is download apps to your phone. There are plenty of free options out there, but if you want some support and guidance, pick up an app like Coach by Buffer or Timeful that can help coach you through each day with reminders on what needs to get done.  Other great tools include Todoist and Wunderlist that allow you to manage your tasks and ideas from…

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Someone once said that “success is replicable”. Therefore, if you want to get the same results as someone who has gone before you, all you have to do is do what they did, with some modifications to suit your unique situation of course.  Most businesses that have enjoyed tremendous success often had to replicate the tactics that other successful businesses deployed. While there may be a few other factors at play –such as product uniqueness, market demand, and so on– most business success strategies are similar.  If you have a business that you’re looking to grow and some more zeros to your bottom line, then this article is for you. Let’s jump in, shall we? You probably know this, but it bears reiterating. Who is your ideal customer? How old…

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Being able to travel for work is something that almost everyone wants, especially when you get to visit sunny Spain rather than sad Slough (no offence!). Although travelling for work can sometimes impact your customer service procedures, most entrepreneurs are adept enough to maintain excellent relationships. This isn’t all you should worry about, though. As you’ll be working on your phone or laptop every day, you want to avoid any cybersecurity issues. Here are a few tips to keep you safe! It doesn’t matter if you’re an entrepreneur or just a passionate globetrotter, you should always configure your devices before you get on a plane to travel. As much as free public wifi is appealing when you get to a new country (especially if you don’t need to buy a…

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In the last year or so I've become a bit of a convert to the IHG chain of hotels. A number of reasons really - but I find them to be good value and a bit more consistent than my previous chain of choice with Accor. Due to location of meetings though I stepped away from the usual Holiday Inn or Holiday Inn express and stayed in the Crowne Plaza in Basingstoke. The hotel is situated just off a main road quite close to the city centre. As always I arrived quite late in the evening - so didn't really have time to explore the neighbourhood around the hotel. Parking was ample for the car and was free (which makes a change from a few of my recent stays!) On…

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