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Read more…One of my tasks for this week is to set up a newsletter for my business book group (I was tempted to call it Books & Newsletter!)
As part of this, for people interested in writing a book, I've put together a free PDF guide - Stop Making Excuses & Star
Read more…A few people who have attended my Books & Networking events (next ones on 27th March!) may remember I've occassionally mentioned plans to get bookmarks.
More practical and useful then a business card, and ideal for a book group and book themed network
Read more…Anyone staying indoors with the current weather and reading books?
Why not come along to my next book themed networking event - and discuss the books you are reading (and get ideas for new books to read)...
Wednesday 27th March, 11:00am-1:00pm
Meet othe
Read more…This is probably the most obvious headline to a post! 😂
Here's my view from my kitchen window...
Is the snow having any impact on your business? Any snow photos of your own? 😀
Read more…A big thank you to everyone at ABN for your support during the past 12 months!
This past year I've organised four Books & Networking meetings - with excellent book related discussions, networking, and guest speakers!
Three of the four events sold out -
Read more…One of my highlights of 2023 was releasing my 7th book, Books & Action.
(You may remember my pick a cover design post earlier in the year!)
Full of hints and tips to help you get the most from the books you read.
From finding the right books, tips for b
Read more…If one of your 2024 goals is to write and release a book - I can help/support you.
I still have some availability before Christmas!
Turn your ideas into an actual book.
Whether you have always wanted to write a book, have an idea and wondering where to
Read more…I was going to post about the next Books & Networking meeting on 29th November - however tickets have already sold out, so instead I'm going to talk about chocolate!
You may have seen the news this week that Nestle are discontinuing Caramac chocolate
Read more…Have you started planning for 2024? How far ahead do you usually plan?
While these days, most people will associate me more with my book related activities - my main work (which pays my bills!) is developing software products!
Including my planning sof
Read more…I'm planning more short videos (and blog posts) on book related topics - including writing/self publishing, and getting more from the books you read!
If you have any questions on writing or reading books - let me know, and I may answer them in future
Read more…Read business and personal development looks? Interested in meeting other business owners and networking?
One month until my next Books & Networking event - Wednesday 20th September, 10:20am-12:00pm.
Guest speaker is Rosee Elliott - author of "Behind T
Read more…I've released my new book!
Full of hints and tips to get the most from the business and personal development books that you read.
(And if you remember my post from a few weeks ago when I asked which cover I prefer - you'll notice I went with the yellow
Read more…I've recently been working on my next book, which I'll be releasing soon - a book on getting the most from business/personal development books that you read!
Starting the week thinking about the cover.
Which of these two cover designs do you prefer - A
Read more…Got an idea for a book?
Writing during the Summer holidays?
Wondering about self publishing?
Released and looking for help marketing your book?
I often hear from other ABN members looking to "chat with me" about their book ideas, and share my experiences
Read more…According to the Internet (so it must be true!) today is World Chocolate Day!
Photo is some of the chocolate I occassionally order online.
How about everyone else? What is your favourite chocolate bars, brands of chocolate, chocolate, etc.? :)
Read more…Does anyone else use Twitter for their business?
You may have seen the news at the weekend about the new "rate limit" which limits the number of tweets viewed. And Tweetdeck no longer works properly.
Does feel like the end of an era, and starting to wo
Read more…Can't believe it's June already, and time for the Summer Books & Networking meeting at the end of the month...
Wednesday 28th June, 10:20am-12:00pm
Our guest speaker is Andrew Smith, talking about his new book "Cows, Not Cow".
Business networking with a
Read more…It's almost a year since I released my sixth book - "Your Product, Your Business"!
It's an ideal business book for people who don't normally like business books - full of substance rather then style.
It's full of hints, tips and ideas (that you can act
Read more…Quite a few bank holidays coming up during May! What do you have planned for the various bank holiday weekends? Working or having some time off?
It's not often I talk about my software on here these days (in Aberdeen I'm mostly known for my book group
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