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Last week I attended an interesting talk on flexible working in Manchester City centre.  It was hosted at Spaces on St Peter's Square and included an impressive roster of speakers from different industries.  The Manchester Evening News contributors kept it lively and there was some engaging chat with the audience.  On leaving the venue I … Continue reading Brewer leads the way in flexible working

The description and name of a meeting or event space can have a real impact on the customer.  The name of the space is highly evocative so it's important that the venue is transparent about it's offering.  For example,  there's a considerable difference in expectations between a community centre and an executive suite.  It's always … Continue reading The difference between a venue & a hub

Dale Canergie's seminal business book was released in 1936 and has stood the test of time well.  It's still widely regarded as one of the best books to help gain confidence and project the best version of yourself to a stranger or new client.  It's entitled 'How To Win Friends and Influence People' and encourages … Continue reading How to Win Clients…

This week it's the annual Stress Awareness Day where workers have the opportunity to recognise some of the side affects of their work day and it's impact on their health.  It's important to occasionally put this under the spotlight so we can identify our stressors and assess how we can better manage stressful situations. As … Continue reading Steps to manage Stress