This month we are running with a great series of TOP 10 tips for your business survival for the traditional break, and on into the
Category: Success
How Better Parenting Is Better for Your Business
Our guest post today is from the wonderful Val Mulally, international Parenting expert, author of “Behave – What to do when your child won’t“, and
How To Brave The StartUp Rollercoaster
Liz Barron has written a guest post for the blog on learning to ride the StartUp Rollercoaster. I think all entrepreneurs feel like they are
Use The GROW Model To Present With Confidence
Do you struggle with the thought of presenting? Speaking in public? Standing up in a meeting to demo something or show some charts? Well read on
Networking Tips – How To Network Successfully
A few years ago, I met Seán Gallagher at a network meeting. We got chatting as you do over cups of tea. Seán thinks networking
TheSmartTrain Blogging for 4 years – Happy Birthday!!
So we have been online now for 4 years. It’s been an amazing journey, and hard to believe this journey began 4 years ago, almost to the day. I share with you the TOP 5 blogs over that period of time.
A Valentines Day Message – A day to do what you love, a year to love what you do
I love what I do! I predominantly help others learn, grow and grow through their learning. They say that trainers and sales people have similar traits. One of them (they say) is that of a need for validation. I say they are right (whoever they are). I say nothing excites me more than someone having a light-bulb moment or someone just “getting it” after spending quality time with me as a Trainer or as a Coach (or both).
Happy Christmas from The Smart Train 2011
whatever you look forward to this Christmas, make sure you write down at least ONE thing from your wish list, and really tell yourself you will achieve it this coming year!! Go on, it will work, I promise!
Towards a Networking Strategy – Cork Workshop
We are also running a series of workshops in Cork. We will kick of with a BIG BANG – “Towards a Networking Strategy”
A Networking Strategy is a continuous working plan that business owners will refer back to time and time again; change, update and perfect as their business evolves.
Getting back on track
I am no stranger to health and fitness, having been a part of various therapies, classes and courses over the years, mostly as a preventative
The Mindset Of An Entrepreneur
This blog post is dedicated to RW and written to invoke thought, not provide you with the skills and attributes needed to be an Entrepreneur. There are hundreds of articles out there to provide you with the “know-how”. I am exploring the “why-how”.
If you are not a risk taker, stay “on the ladder”. The ATTITUDE part begins with Courage. Courage is hard to learn, but possible. We become courageous when we assert ourselves as Entrepreneurs. We become courageous when we believe in ourselves. We become more courageous when we allow ourselves to live the dream.
Happy International Women’s Day 2011
International Women’s Day is celebrated across the world, particularly in Russia where they buy flowers for their wives, daughters and mothers. it’s easy to remember all the famous women who have made huge contribution and made such a difference in the world.
Today let us celebrate the ordinary woman who does exceptional things, the woman who quietly raises her family, manages her business, supports her husband, listens to her friends and puts others before herself.
Another Day but not another Dollar!!
We feel good about ourselves when we get free stuff, and we feel good about the person or company that provides the free stuff. It’s a “humanoid” thing. We have a feel good factor, and openly and willingly talk about the product or service that we got for free.
Is your Business getting its 5-A-Day?
Nutrition is often top of the list for a healthy mind and body. Don’t forget that if you run a business, it is also organic, growing, and in need of nutrition. Check to see if your business is getting its “5-a-Day”:
Some Mothers do ‘ave ‘Em
Mother’s Day always sparks feelings of delight, expectation, smaller work-load for one day, breakfast in bed, homemade cards and acts of kindness by children. It is, however, a day of great sadness for some mothers.
Life is a game – play it well!
The former Vice Chairman of Coca-Cola Brian G. Dyson wrote this. It was used as Georgia Tech’s Commencement Address in 2008. I share it with
Ride the Storm
“So how did you get on?” I asked tentatively. My [new] husband had just arrived back after a motorbike spin around County Cork last Sunday.
Recession is over – Increase your Business with Confidence
This is no Joke! Perception can be the downfall of all great ideas. So your business is suffering lately. Ask yourself how that has come
Take a Breath or two
Hi all, I was sent this great link to help with your everyday issues. This breathing exercise will help to increase energy, mental clarity, improve