Getting the Big Ideas
Coming up with big ideas is a tough game; for example, when James Dyson invented his first Dual Cyclone vacuum cleaner he spent 15 years creating 5,126 versions that failed before he made one that worked.
Worst Way to Start A Business
You hate your boss, your tired of putting all the hours in and getting no recognition, you think you can do a better job! All good reasons for maybe a change in job but to start a business will take patience, learning and some good old hard work.
Blue Sky Stinking – Podcast Characters
So, there’s a new podcast in town, with a spoof company called Sydeline. But who is Zelda, Jakob and Nero, find out about the characters from the first 6 episodes here.
How bad can a business be? Find out soon with new Blue Sky Stinking…
It’s been a while in the making, but we’re close to publishing the first episodes of our Business podcast, Blue Sky Stinking. Last night saw a big step closer. Let me set the scene…
Stuff Compliance! Let’s show RESPECT
‘Compliance’ is not a pleasant word It has been a long time irritation that my profession of choice has very few usable synonyms. Compliance is not a pleasant word, really. It can be seen as conformity, acquiescence, docility, obedience, resignation and submissiveness. None of these adequately represent what compliance means in modern business. In general, compliance means abiding by a rule, …
Money is not the root of all evil, it’s key to an organisation’s mission
Money is a central Keystone, being necessary for any organisation. There are a range of aspects relating to money which need your consideration.
“Let’s get Physical” Not like that! Think about tangible elements of your business
The Physical Keystone will vary wildly for different organisations. It is possible to run an organisation on very few Physical Keystone elements, but that is rarely the case. What elements does the Physical Keystone include? Sometimes, Physical Keystone elements can be referred to as Fixed assets, which is an accounting term. This Keystone encompasses far …
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Contacts help your vision – in your organisation, not your eyes
Do you perceive your Contacts as an important organisational Keystone? You should, as without them you wouldn’t have customers, suppliers or be successful. What is the Contacts Keystone and how is it applicable to you and your organisation? It’s easy to think that Contacts is a list of names and communication details in your address …
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Your organisation has a personality… It’s your brand that people see
Brand can mean many different things and be viewed diversely. Do you give your brand and reputation the appropriate attention? What elements does the Brand Keystone include? We are all Brand aware. McDonalds, John Lewis, Aldi, HM Government, Harrods. All these carry a picture in our heads and a perception which will vary wildly from …
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Everything begins with an idea. It’s when Intellectual Property is born
The Intellectual Keystone is regularly misunderstood and underestimated. Does your organisation have information, designs or unique facilities on which it’s success relies? Is there a secret recipe or technique that needs to be kept safe. The Intellectual Keystone might be more important than you think. You may have a logo that has been designed for …
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