If you’re like me and still instruct and lead trips (at the coalface!), then you can’t always be at the end of the line to answer calls. Half-way up a mountain you get your call of the year – a group of 20 wanting a bespoke trip to Alaska...but you miss it, because you’re with your group and don’t want…
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 then outsourcing different elements. There’s no doubt about it, having…
I’ve only ever owned two vehicles, my trusty 2001 Fiat Punto (that I reluctantly sold for £130 after many adventures – it was all very emotional), and now a Nissan NV200 black van. The Nissan is a great little van, perfect for filling with cycling and climbing kit for adventure weekends, and incredibly fuel efficient – it’s a match made…
Essential Online Tools for Small Businesses - Part 2: Images I’d like to think that I know something about my strengths and weaknesses. It is all too easy to become overwhelmed with wearing every hat within your business and it is truly difficult to sometimes get over yourself and take a step back from every process involved. One of my all-time…
I am hugely passionate about adventure and the benefits it can have, but what exactly makes an adventure? A quick Google search of definition of adventure brings up the following: "an unusual or daring experience", but I feel this does not do the term any justice. I've also heard it defined as "an activity or endeavour through which the outcome is uncertain"…
Essential Online Tools for Small Businesses - Part 1 When I started my first business, I was told by many online gurus that growing and managing your list correctly is absolutely essential. At that time, I didn’t even know what a list was, but I have since realised that the value of many businesses is entirely based upon their list…
The size of your list or the number of followers you have doesn’t always indicate how successful you or your social media campaigns are. Too many people focus entirely on getting more likes on Facebook, or getting huge list of emails. This is great for your ego, but it shouldn't be the end goal of a marketing campaign. This golden rule of…
Whilst riding in a Sportive earlier this year, I experienced some knee pain in the latter part of the ride. I’d suspected I would have problems with my knees from two decades of playing rugby and countless years yomping up and down mountains. I’ve also always subscribed to the classic I’ll just run it off mentality throughout my active years,…
If you run an outdoor company or advise people on what clothing and equipment to buy, then there are numerous ways in which you can earn money or benefit from your knowledge and experience. A few of my friends have sponsorship deals from various companies, receiving sample items from these companies in exchange for a review and/or a photo of…
Whilst I certainly don’t profess to be an expert when it comes to writing blog posts, there are a number of things that help me when thinking about how I structure and publish them. Many people are obsessive about blogging, spending countless hours on maximizing, linking to other sites and including certain keywords. These are important if you’re writing for…