by Pete O'Keeffe | Aug 14, 2023 | Blog, Persuasion, Tips & Ideas
For effective communication it is so important to understand the other persons perspective. Quite often we listen to reply, as opposed to listening to understand. Here are some thoughts on effective communication: (1) Make use of the ‘eye-gate’. Eye... 
by Pete O'Keeffe | Aug 8, 2023 | Blog, Persuasion, Tips & Ideas
Persistence and Resilience are two of the greatest attributes a business owner can have when it comes to running a business. Let’s face it, running a business can be lonely. Who do you talk to for advice and guidance? Who helps you through those sticky patches... 
by Pete O'Keeffe | Jun 12, 2023 | Blog, Tips & Ideas
Throw out non-essential numbers! This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctor worry about them. That’s why you pay him/her. Keep only cheerful friends! Negativity pulls you down. Keep learning! Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening.... 
by Pete O'Keeffe | May 25, 2023 | Tips & Ideas
If you see a GREEN apple here, it’s letting you know your business is good. If you see a RED apple here, you need a doctor. If you see a BLUE apple here, you’re in need of some mentoring for your business!!!!! If business seems chaotic and you’re feeling overwhelmed... 
by Pete O'Keeffe | Apr 18, 2023 | Blog, Tips & Ideas
Buy a packet of chocolate biscuits of Course!!!!! Tuesday was hot and Pete was worried about the packet of chocolate biscuits he’d bought from Tesco’s. Were they going to melt? He looked at them as they sat there on the plate, looking back at him, daring him to... 
by Pete O'Keeffe | Apr 11, 2023 | Blog, Tips & Ideas
Janelle and I were recently in Uganda running 4 business mentoring workshops for the Mbale business community. Now, the thing is with Ugandans, ‘time’ doesn’t seem to be an issue for them. If they have a meeting due to start at say, 10 o’clock in the... 