by Paul Simister
on May 28, 2017
The full title of this book by MIchael Neill is
“Supercoach: 10 Secrets to Transform Anyone’s Life”.
In my review at Amazon.co.uk, I rated this as a Four Stars book, which means I consider it to be in the good to very good range.
This is what I wrote.
A very helpful guide to review your life
I’ve been looking for a book to help my clients with what I call the inner game. This is how they see their role in the world and how, by changing their thoughts and actions, they can live a better, more satisfying life. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on May 24, 2017
I’m sorry to hear about the serious problems with your business.
The big question with any struggling business is whether you are in the early stage of decline or whether problems have been going on for some time and have used all or virtually all of your spare cash in the business together with any money you can invest or lend to the business.
From your query, it sounds like the second so turnaround options are probably not available.
In that case you may have to follow an insolvency procedure.
This depends on the legal form of the business in the UK. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on May 9, 2017
One of my favourite business gurus, Jay Abraham contrasts tunnel vision with funnel vision as different approaches to finding ways to improve the business.
Tunnel Vision versus Funnel Vision
Tunnel vision is the process of focusing entirely on what’s going on in your profession, trade or industry. You watch your competitors closely together and when you see something that looks a good idea, you copy it.
You should also keep an eye on best practices from your sector in the rest of the country or world, depending on how widely you compete. Many local businesses don’t bother to look at what companies are doing in other big cities and, as a result, they miss out on ideas that they could adapt.
Funnel vision is the process of taking a wider perspective on business ideas and best practices. You keep your eyes open and watch how other types of businesses deal with you, your family and friends. You also keep an eye on the media to widen your scope further. If you see a good idea that comes from outside your industry that is helping to achieve an objective you want to meet, you ask yourself how you can borrow or adapt the idea. [continue reading…]
