A Handful of Tips 104 – Communication Tips

A Handful of Tips 104 – Communication Tips   Five of the best tips to improve business communications The basic communication skills are simple but are often forgotten. 1. Be aware of the current situation and developments Unless management  knows what is going on at all times and unless the employees know what is expected…

A Handful of Tips 103 – Reducing Stress

A Handful of Tips 103 – Reducing Stress A Handful of Tips 103 – Reducing Stress The five best tips to reduce your daily stress Stress is an indicator you have not got your life balanced right. You need to take stock of your daily activities. This is easier said than done. Try getting away…

A Handful of Tips 102 – Planning

The five best tips when drawing up a work plan   Good ideas don’t just happen. Keep asking: “What’s happening out there? What changes are necessary? What do we want to happen? What will we do?”   1. Start with the basic assumptions It is important to define the mission, the goals and objectives before…

A Handful of Tips 101- Helpdex

100  topics for Geoffrey Moss’s “A Handful of Tips” Achieving                                                   13 Achieving Success                                   98 Adults (Training)                                        80 Advantage (Competitive)                         72 Advertising                                                 51 Agreements (Reaching)                           90 Answering Questions                                27 Audience Analysis                                    71 Audience Rapport                                     85 Bad Debts                                                 86 Boosting Production                                 60 Borrowing Money                                      47 Brainstorming (Generating ideas)           63 Brochures                                                   33 Building Self-esteem                                48 Career Advancement                               15…

A Handful of Tips 100 – Zealots

A Handful of Tips 100 – Zealots The ten best tips for managing some of our worldly problems I have reached my goal of producing 100 ‘A Handful of Tips’. As a reward for my 100th blog I want you to imagine you are a zealot and think about some of the problems affecting our…

A Handful of Tips 99 – Managing Successfully

A Handful of Tips 99 – Managing Successfully    The five best tips for managing successfully  A successful manager must be able to get things done efficiently and bring about changes when the time is right. You will need well-trained, enthusiastic staff who fully support you. 1. Set your goals and objectives and explain them clearly Get…

A Handful of Tips 98 – Achieving Success

A Handful of Tips 98 –                          Achieving Success   The five best tips to help      fulfill your dreams When people are asked the characteristics of successful people they often mention talent and determination. But there are many other attributes such as integrity, self-discipline and self-confidence. 1. Accept responsibilities Set high standards and offer…

A Handful of Tips 96 – Healthy Hints

A Handful of Tips 96 – Healthy Hints   The five best tips to stay healthy   If you don’t look after your body no one else will. Watch your diet and exercise regularly. 1. Maintain a balanced diet Plan nutritious and regular meals. Your diet should include plenty of fruit and vegetables and complex…

A Handful of Tips 97 – Criticising Constructively

A Handful of Tips 97 –                    Criticising Constructively   The five best tips when criticising poor work Criticism is a form of feedback. If done tactfully it can have positive results. 1. Select the right time and place Praise in public but always criticise in private. Choose a quiet time and a place free…

A Handful of Tips 95 – Product Promotion

A Handful of Tips 95 –                         Product Promotion The five best tips to promote a new product A good exhibit can help to promote a new product.  If you have something new and worthwhile to promote make a special effort to bring it to the attention of your clients, potential clients and the media.…