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Hello can I speak to…

Over the next two weeks we’ll be looking at business telephone calls.

You need to make an important business telephone call – perhaps you’ve applied for a new job and you’ve received a letter advising you should call to arrange an appointment for interview. Continue reading

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The Rise of Email, Instant Messaging and Social Networking

From the first message sent back in late 1971 email, instant messaging and social networking use has exploded! It’s used by friends and family keeping in touch with each other and by huge corporations for their daily business. Continue reading

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Business Training’s Student of the Year Award

I love this time of year because it’s when we launch our Student of the Year Award. It’s great to find out how our students are progressing in their careers and how developing their English skills have helped them outside of work too. Continue reading

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How To Take Notes

It is assumed that most people know how to make notes. But note taking is a skill that you need to learn if you’re going to make notes that are to be of any use to you. These skills can … Continue reading

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Business Training: Tips on How to Study

If you’ve gone to the expense of enrolling on a course you want to get best value for money by actually studying it. But often people simply don’t know where to start. So, here are some tips to help you settle down and learn. Continue reading

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Business Tip: Develop a Strong Identity for Business Success

Last Saturday I had the pleasure of visiting one of my favourite shops – the Unicorn grocer’s in Chorlton. I was delighted to find they were celebrating their 15th birthday. Continue reading

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How to Gain Word of Mouth Publicity

Word of mouth publicity can be one of the most effective ways of increasing your business so it’s worth giving it some thought. Continue reading

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Business Tip: Give Yourself Time When Moving Your Business

As of 18th August 2011 Business Training will no longer live at Sevendale House – our home for the last 32 years. Continue reading

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How To Find New Ideas for Your Business – Take a Break!

Holidays, in my view, are quite necessary. They help you to gain a perspective on your business or work-life which can be difficult to see when you’re involved day to day. Continue reading

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Partnerships

In this second instalment I’ll show you the pros and cons of having partners. Sharing the burden of responsibility can be wonderful, but be warned, it can be fraught with dangers too! Continue reading

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