March 2008
                                         

Robert CravenGreetings#
From Robert Craven,
Keynote Speaker, Author and MD of The Directors' Centre
           

 

     
Well, what a month!

FIRST, we ran a sell-out seminar on Green Business in Liverpool - 130 enthusiastic people packed the Marriott and rose to the challenge of squaring the green agenda with their own business agenda.  Fascinating stuff - you can read about it at my blog “Let’s Talk… Green Business” in Liverpool – it’s about the money!
 
SECOND, we are delighted that our Kiki Maurey has been signed up by Barclays to deliver four further "Let's Talk... Green Business" seminars - Kiki also runs our "Kick-Start Your Business" and "Bright Marketing" workshops.  If you haven't seen Kiki 'on stage' then you are in for a treat! As a consultant, working one-to-one, she asks the tough questions and gets her clients to significantly 'up their game'. You should speak with her!
 
THIRD, a bit of intrigue... a bit of a tease... We are about to launch the MAGIC MILLION survey results.  Thanks to those of you who gave so generously of your time to help us understand what is is that the high-performers do differently from the rest.  And now we know... there are certain things that almost every successful business does; there are some specific attitudes, behaviours, activities and techniques that they use on a regular basis. This is what we have discovered. Want to know more...? Then watch this space...
 
FINALLY, I have had a few emails about the "So much more than just conferences and seminars" logo and its provenance. I'd be delighted to pass on any referrals to Patrick W who did the cartoons for us - he's a star!. And why the strapline "So much more.."? Well, we use the strapline because the seminars and conferences (one-to-many) communications are literally the tip of the iceberg here at The Directors' Centre.
 
Our passion and the main thrust of our work is helping businesses to improve their sales and profits.  What we are about is working on a one-to-one basis with owners and directors to move their businesses to the next level.  This is not nice and fluffy, motherhood and apple pie-type support, help and advice.  We are committed to seeing your business performance significantly improve. And what right have we to talk to you? Well, we've 'been there and done it', all of us; we've had the arrows in our backs!
 
We'd love to talk to you, especially if your turnover is more than, say, £500k. So, no time like the present: book online or call me now on 01225 851044.
 
     

 Robert Craven

     

Robert, Lesley and The Team at The Directors' Centre

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The BBC have asked for our help in finding new participants for the Dragons' Den series of programmes.

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Seminars in April

Sales Training with Andy Forster
Andy is an entrepreneur and salesman extraordinaire; he can help you increase your sales immediately !! 2nd and 3rd April, Bath.

Business Growth  Masterclass
By popular demand, Robert is running two special one-day Masterclass Forums in Bath on 15th and 16th April.

Magic Million... and Beyond

Robert is presenting this
one-off seminar, don't miss out.

So you want to be a Business Consultant...
Find out  how to be a successful business consultant... from the experts! Two-day seminar in Bath on 24th and 25th April.

'Let's Talk...' series with Barclays
First event 30th April in Cardigan - 'Let's Talk... More Profit'.

Seminars in May
Grow Your Business - NOW! seminar. The first of these is planned for 2nd and 21st May in Bath. Places are limited so book early!

'Let's Talk...' series with Barclays

1st May -  More Profit, Swansea
7th May -  Exit, Birmingham
8th May -  More Profit, Milton Keynes
13th May - Green Business, Ipswich
20th May - More Profit, Southampton

Visit our website for other dates in June and July

Regular Features:

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Dragons' Den

Dragons' DenDragons’ Den continues to offer entrepreneurs from across the country the chance to make their business dreams come true. If you’re genuinely seeking investment for your business idea or invention, they’d like to hear from you.

In the most recent series, 15 entrepreneurs received offers of investment in the Den, and plenty more have gone on to find success even without the backing of the dragons.

Download a PDF with more information

If you are interested in being considered for this programme please send an email to Lesley Bees

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Five Ways to Grow Your Business


Growing your business is difficult enough when times are good, but you will need a bit of extra help to keep yourself ahead of your competition in the coming months. We can help by recommending that you:


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  1. Attend a 'Grow your Business - NOW!' Seminar >>GO
  2. Attend a Barclays 'Let's Talk...' seminar  >>GO
  3. Get some sales training >>GO
  4. Talk to one of our business growth experts at a FREE Business Surgery >>GO
  5. Attend a 'Business Growth Master Class' >>GO
                                                            		We can help

While we are talking about 5s - here's an article I wrote a few months ago -'A Bunch of Fives' - Read the article

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Article of the Month- How to be a Bright Marketing Spark
Bright SparkOver the last three years, I have asked the following question to over 15,000 owner-managers and directors at marketing masterclasses and seminars:
‘What is it that you want to know how to do by the end of this session?

FAQ’S IN A NUTSHELL
At its simplest, the questions that audiences wanted the answer to came under one of six headings:
  • What works?
  • How to communicate? How to get heard?
  • How to focus? How to target?
  • How to measure?
  • How to stand out from the rest/how to be listened to?
  • How to get more sales with no/little budget?

Read the Article

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Bright Marketing - order your signed copy

Bright Marketing, why should people bother to buy from you?

Don't just take our word for it, here is one on the many testimonials received for the book:

Bright Marketing Book

       

"Robert Craven’s Bright Marketing is a must read for anyone interested in learning how to network effectively and grow their business without spending thousands on useless marketing."
          - Ivan Misner, NY Times Bestselling Author and Founder of BNI.         

 

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Robert Craven's Blog - extracts

A selection from the Blog:

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About Robert Craven, MD of The Directors' Centre

Robert CravenRobert Craven works with ambitious directors of fast-growing businesses who feel that they could be doing even better.
           
As a keynote speaker his style is challenging, honest and goading; free of business school hyperbole, he makes his audience think.

The Financial Times describes him as 'the entrepreneurship guru'.

Mentoring and Coaching - The Directors' Centre team work with a select number of Managing Directors to help them grow their businesses. Phone Robert direct to know more on 01225 851044.

Robert's Blog

For more details go to The Directors' Centre website.
             
            
             
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Robert Craven, The Directors' Centre, 1 The High Street, Woolley, Bath BA1 8AR, UK
  +44 (0)1225 851 044  office@directorscentre.com
            The Directors' Centre Ltd., registered in England and Wales, company registration no. 2606555.