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Getting it right first time

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:17:00 GMT

I have just spent the past 4 weeks deliberating over new logos for www.thefoodnetwork.co.uk and www.notjustfood.co.uk…. the end results will be revealed in a few weeks when our new sites launch. Along with the decision on logo designs we tried to summarise each business into a short phrase that tells you what we do….

Does marketing matter?

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:15:00 GMT

As business owners and managers there are huge demands on our time, so you may wonder…is marketing essential or am I just creating work and adding to my costs? The answer is, it is vital and the most effective way of bringing in new business or expanding your offer to existing clients.

Older and wiser. More I wish I knew this before..

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:13:00 GMT

I read somewhere that entrepreneurs suffer from a form of attention deficit disorder, this is certainly something I see within myself…I find it hard to hold my interest to see things through to the end …I hate routine and repetition.

I wish I knew this before

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:11:00 GMT

I have recently been asked to share things I now know about running a business but wish I knew right from the beginning…. I enjoy reading other people’s business experiences and realising I am not alone! and hope that these blog posts will help other people too….

Money saving tips for food shopping and meal planning

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:08:00 GMT

I was asked to do a series of tips for saving money relating to food on LBC radio and thought they were worth sharing too..

Who is Delia cheating

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:04:00 GMT

This was first posted in April 2008 … see also www.notjustfood.co.uk/media for a clip of me discussing same issue live on GMTV

Delia Smiths latest How to Cheat book has caused debate. Are people who can cook missing the point, is this a good introduction to cooking for those who would not otherwise dare to try?

Don't try to go it alone

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:03:00 GMT

Networking is important for me, but I cannot do everything and should not try. Personally, I find networks of women more productive for me, i enjoy them and consequently I have more successes there… I do network online but there is still no substitute for face to face relationship building so I keep a balance of virtual and actual networks.

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Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:12:00 GMT

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