#Business “So you don’t think you can sell?”

Hopefully, you are a regular reader? Do you know hat the hardest part of the sales cycle is? No? I will tell you! It is walking through a closed door into the unknown! Think about it for a moment. What is the scariest part of a scary movie? Correct. All shout together now. “don’t go … Continue reading →

Bobby Robson memory of FA Cup final Arsenal v Ipswich 1978

How would you feel if your Mother in Law tells you she has won…….. “A Sporting event of your choice” It happened to me in 1978. I chose the FA Cup Final Arsenal v Ipswich. Arsenal were legendary and Ipswich were minnows. No contest eh? My story is not about the match, but about the … Continue reading →

Job hunting? Just left university? Read my blog! Rt

So you have just finished your education? Expectations high? Hangover? What now? Pointless? Pressure from dad? Pressure to earn money, and pay off student debt? Yes, sounds very familiar. Firstly, do not panic, now is the time to out your thinking and planning into action. Blue Chip or easy option? Let’s aim high! Why not! … Continue reading →

#Business “Should I rent a chair, or agree to a % of sales? Fresh from Beauty college?

Over the last few days a number of potential new business starts have asked me which is best:- Rent or % of turnover Excellent question! Let us consider the situation. Is this your first venture into self employment/ business? Have you a client base? Most mobile Beautician, therapist, hairdresser, nail technician’s usually start with family … Continue reading →

Liam Gallagher, 1 night stood at the bar in Blackpool

What would you do if you were stood at the bar and the man stood next to you was a superstar? This is a true story, part of my “days I met someone famous” series. 2nd October 1995 Of all place Blackpool The Hilton Hotel, Promenade, Blackpool(I think it was called The Pembroke Hotel then) … Continue reading →

Gary, Mark and a plane, #Take That True Story

More memories from an ageing Businessman You know how it is(well maybe not) Your sat on second row on the red eye shuttle with BA from Manchester to Heathrow. You just want to sleep! When 2 old age pensioners sit next to you, one, the lady is chatty GO AWAY! I want to sleep Get … Continue reading →

Memories of teenage daughters pt 2: Guns N Roses Milton Keynes 1993, we’re you their?

Well, you may have read yesterday’s sad tale of 1992, G n R concert at Maine Road, Manchester? The tale of the missing teenage girls. My short term life expectancy as a result of being a poor parent? Exposing my precious public schoolgirls to Guns N Roses? Guess what? Ok you are ahead of me, … Continue reading →

Memories of teenage daughters, why me? Axl Rose, oh dear

It seems like yesterday 1992 Maine Road, Manchester Me and 2 daughters plus their best girlfriend. 13 and 14 year old public school girls What possessed me? How did I fall for this one? We are sat in the stands, safe or so I thought. On comes a band called Faith No More. 20 years … Continue reading →

Pearl Jam. Memories of my Daughter’s teen years

You know how it is You have no Idea why your children like this music Why can they not share the wonderful music you like you get some priority tickets for a concert in London Foolishly, you casually tell your 13 and 14 year old teen daughters that you can get tickets to see Pearl … Continue reading →

Birth of Brit Rock, the 60’s in The North of England, The Kinks and Red Riding Jackets

Adolescence. Spots and Passion Dreams and Awakenings Family and Poverty Kindness and Duty Love Just some of the emotions that the 60’s evoke in me. Coming from a small seaside town in the North, Carnaby Street, London, Swinging 60’s was something you saw on “Ready Steady Go” It never travelled well, The Watfrod gap may … Continue reading →