by Jill Poet | Apr 4, 2012 | Community, Environment, General, Workplace
We all know it is important to have processes, rules and regulations. Indeed, within our own organisations they are essential to ensure the business operates efficiently. But we also recognise the need to adopt a fair and appropriate approach when dealing with...
by Jill Poet | Feb 27, 2012 | Community, Ethics, General
I have just attended one of Paul Dunn’s Inspire! seminars – and my goodness, it really was inspiring! Paul Dunn has been dubbed the “Wizard of WOW” and there certainly were lots of wows! Wows that will help businesses grow with speed, but in a way that also adds...
by Jill Poet | Feb 24, 2012 | Community, Ethics, General
I was delighted to present a discussion on CSR – Corporate Social Responsibility – at the official launch of Versatile Training CIC last night. I was particularly pleased to do so because I have a bit of a love / hate relationship with social enterprises – but...
by Jill Poet | Feb 16, 2012 | Community, General, Marketplace
The recession continues to bite, unemployment is rising and businesses are closing. The struggle is particularly intense in our high streets as they not only have to contend with a downturn in the economy, but also changes in purchasing habits: the consumer is...
by Jill Poet | Oct 3, 2011 | Community, General, Marketplace
When starting a business, one of the big considerations is the “corporate image.” Choosing a logo, the company colours, the style of literature and web sites is all part of that initial branding exercise. And without doubt, that early stage branding plays a very...
by Jill Poet | Jan 18, 2011 | Community, Environment, Ethics, General, Marketplace, Workplace
In my work with SMEs, I invariably find that the sustainability journey is very much top down: that is, it is led by the owner / managing director who has personal aspirations in that direction. Similarly, I find it virtually impossible to profile the type of company...
