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"A good leader is one who provides hope to those in his charge of a better tomorrow" PeterTS
  
October 2014
Issue #46
 
     

Getting your name out there and trying to raise it about above the 'noise' generated by everybody else is a major challenge for anybody in business. However, there is one fountain of knowledge that you have access to that you may be ignoring - your customer.

I always see to it that I make a point with even a prospect of saying "If you don't mind me asking, how did you hear about me then?" It can take you aback what convoluted way they actually used to find you and, more importantly, what search terms they used on the web if they did it that way.

It invariable leads to a rethink on that front so that others can find you more easily.  As I keep saying on the Modern Day Networking sessions, you must keep in touch with your clients and this is one area that can pay unexpected dividends. That doesn't mean to say you ignore the traditional printed path to a client as you'll see below with the new 9001 Support Centre card on display. Don't miss out though, always ask.

7 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Master Self-Awareness
Success basically starts from within and then moves outward as you start to realise what it takes to establish yourself in the business world, but how do attain that 'inner peace' to form a platform for your endeavors.

I have always been interested in this who preach the need to live for and be in the 'Now' - indeed Sue Cleasby brought that into her webinar and it proved a powerful moment within the contact of her talk.

To see for yourself what this entails check out what Cherrie Campbell has to say in this article.  Who knows where it might take you?  Enjoy the journey.

Do call into East Midlands Expo on the 6th
I'll be there as a Quality Management Specialist so you'll find me at the East Midlands Conference Centre on November 6th.  Do come and say 'Hello' if you pass through.

For those of you seeing a need to push on with 9001, or keep a grip on what you already have, then make sure you grab the new 9001 Support Centre card that I will have with me.

It is literally hot off the press and has information regarding the training videos, the new App, internal auditor courses, mentoring contracts and the blog

5 Potentially Dangerous Decisions To Avoid When Starting A Company
It is daunting enough to take that leap of faith when you see the need to go it alone, so make sure you tell yourself about the pitfalls to avoid as well.

It is easy to get carried away in all the excitement with your new venture so check out this piece of advice from Robert Tuchman on areas of the business that you might unwittingly get caught out on.

You need to temper your enthusiasm with some sound decisions in the beginning to hold you in good stead for what is to come.

The MDN Webinars Keep On Coming
Last month we had the intro webinar for Modern Day Networking quickly followed by the NLP Language section from Sue Cleasby "Mind Your Language - It Could Cost You Business".  Fair to say Sue was on
form and rocked the audience with her tips and advice - and what an offer at the end! Great to have so many people on the line.

I will be doing the final two final ones in November covering the modern and traditional aspects of networking.

"How I Make Social Media Work For Me"
Monday November 10th at 7pm

"Avoid Being That Random Networker"
Monday November 24th 7pm

Remember that you only need an internet connection to participate - it doesn't matter where you are! You could be in the office, on a bus, at home, on the beach etc etc.  You will receive a link for the night which you click on say 5 minutes before we start - then just sit back an listen.

How To Get The Best Mentor For Your Business
Most people accept that it can pay real dividends to have that person on board.  They don't work in the business, indeed they may know very little about the nuts and bolts of what you do.

However, what they do have is a wealth of knowledge to help you through those strategic decisions that you will have to face as the business owner.

In this article, Leona Barr-Jones walks you through 6 of the basic criteria that you should consider in your attempts to bring someone on board.

So, you you have told yourself that a mentor is something that you now see as an option, checking out what she has to say before committing yourself might be a good move.
For the Record . . . 

"Pete has worked with me at one of my clients and I can easily say he is my "go to" person when it comes to quality systems.  He sees the big picture, yet knows and does the detail. 

 
He says it as it is yet has a manner to engage and enthuse people in making quality management contribute to the success of a business", Peter Cruikshanks, Outside In Management

 

"Great to see you rock it teaching social media Pete". James Lavers, Creator at VPO

 

"Listen to this man. He knows what he is talking about. He will not bamboozle you with jargon.  Tells it as it is.  Great Quality man", Mel Lockett, MCCR

 

"Hi there! Great post. Thanks for sharing some very interesting and informative content it is a big help to me as well, keep it up!!!", Jason from the 9001 Blog

  

"For webinars, quality control and Facebook magic see @Peter_TS. He's cool, calm and collected, warm and approachable!!" SA (Social Yorkshire and Kirklees Business Conference presenter)

 

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In this issue:
Interviews
The two barriers to change and growth
 
John Cox talks you through the two main barriers and how to overcome them courtesy of Peter Thomson and his Achievers Edge programme.
 
See to it that you click this icon below to hear for yourself .
 
    
9001 Support Centre
Access to Mentoring support, Internal Auditor competence training course, QuickStart Guides on ISO 9001 & AS9100 plus my YouTube Channel 'Lightening the Load by 'QualityAuthority'
Stimulating content for the QA Representative that's recently been described as a goldmine!
A series of acclaimed videos to help the beleaguered QA Representative
Trailer for my talk that helps you raise your profile as a Business Professional
Support Centre App



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