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You have to ask
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This may come as a shock to you but… no-one cares more about the success of your business as much as you. Even your most die-hard fans that buy anything you produce. Even the shareholders in your business. Even your mum and dad. For that reason you have to ask…
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Ten years is a long time
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2020 is not how I thought I’d be celebrating ten years in business. Choosing to start a travel company in 2010 seemed like a brilliant idea but there have been no shortage of ups and downs. That said, no-one could have predicted the impact of 2020 on businesses, whether in…
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Facebook Marketing – Maximise your tagging
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Keeping up with Facebook updates can be a full time job. The more recent algorithm changes to push back on branded content, reduce organic reach, and centre content around individuals’ friends and family members has made life just that little bit harder for businesses to create buzz around their products…
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One change with a huge difference
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In late 2015 I made the decision to avoid ‘unnecessary media’. In practice this means I no longer read newspapers, listen to the radio or watch news on the television and this has undoubtedly had a profound impact on my life. This was recommended to me by a number of…
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I just typed laptop into Google
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I’ve just typed laptop into my Google photos account and this is the result. Why’s this important? Well some of the photos of my laptop above (I realise there are a few duplicates) I took whilst travelling the world, but in each photo, I was working. I have decided to…
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Patagonia – A company that cares
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On a recent trip to California I ventured into Ventura, a small surfer’s town just north of Los Angeles. Aside from being quintessentially surf-orientated (some of California’s best surf breaks are within a few miles), Ventura is also home to my favourite company in the world, Patagonia. I realise this…
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Northern Norway Part 2 – Bergen to Alta
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I had an early flight to catch to Oslo, then a connecting flight north to Alta. I had been informed by the hotel receptionist that the airport bus left every 10 minutes, but I wandered out to the bus stop to realise that it didn’t, and I would have to…
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Essential Online Tools for Small Businesses – Part 3: Fiverr
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As previously discussed, it’s tempting to take on every single role within a business, certainly when you’re first starting out. I think it’s a good idea to have a handle on each aspect of your business in the first instance because it prepares you for when you come round to…
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The Dolomites 2016
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The Dolomites is a truly unique place and, since visiting in 2015 on a road trip, I promised myself I would visit each year from then on. It had had that much of an impact on me! Luckily, I’d been invited by Trentino Tourism to visit the Brenta Dolomites for…
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Cycling in Cambodia: Rest day in Kampot
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I’d promised myself a rest day so decided upon Kampot as the place. A small riverside town with plenty of restaurants and bars, it seemed like a good spot to rest and catch up with some work. I woke to the sounds of cockerels in the beautiful surroundings of the…