May 2008
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From Robert Craven, Keynote Speaker, Author and MD of The Directors' Centre
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GreetingsThe Start-Up Essays is my new book. This was "written due to popular demand". While we do not focus on Start-Ups at The Directors' Centre it was felt that the volume of requests merited putting together a compendium of my articles, reports, book chapters and blogs that do relate specifically to the Start-Up business.
The Magic Million in brief - a fascinating piece of research and a brilliant workshop getting rave reviews!
"Show Me the Money!" Barclays have added another venue in the 'Let's Talk...Green Business' series of seminars - 2nd July 2008 at The Holiday Inn, Coventry. These seminars have proved very popular. Not only will you find out how to increase your sales and profitability but also how you can do business in a more environment-friendly way. A powerful, not to be missed, combination. Not only do we have Kiki Maurey presenting the business case but also an expert to answer any 'green' questions. Book now.
The 'Grow Your Business - NOW! seminar we held with The Jelf Group, Mowbray Woodward, Royal Bank of Scotland and Juice Recruitment on 2nd May was a great success. I may be slightly biased (!) so don't just take my word for it, read what some of the participants said about the seminar. This was the first in a series of three spread over six weeks, the second is next week on 21st May followed by the final session on 4th June. Find out more
In my March Newsletter I featured a request by the producers of the BBC's Dragons' Den to help them find new participants for the programme. One person who applied has been selected to pitch to the dragons - watch this space!!
Robert, Lesley and The Team at The Directors' Centre
Grow Your Business - NOW! seminar. 21st May and 4th June in Bath. Places are limited.
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'Let's Talk...' series with Barclays
The 'Let's Talk...' series is now underway. 19 events throughout England and Wales over the next ten weeks. The bookings are already flowing in.
Book now
Following on from the success of my last Masterclass Forum in Bath we are running further sessions.
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The Start-Up Essays30 articles, blogs and book chapters focusing on how to create a successful start-up. No nonsense, just how to do it!
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Life and Business Coach, Rasheed Ogunlaru shares the secrets of successful work life balance in the first of a series of articles in this Newsletter - Who’s the boss! Is your life working for you?
Read the article
Regular Features:
- Article of the Month: - Recession Blues
- Increase your Sales and Profits - Find out how by working with a Directors’ Centre expert.
- Consultant of the Month - Resli Costabell
- Seminars
- Bright Marketing Book
- The Start-Up Essays - The new book
- Extracts from Robert's Blog
The final two seminars in the series will look more at how to make things happen in your business. They are:
21st May - 'Bright Marketing' with Robert Craven, Paul Jobin and Guy Chilvers - how to get more, better customers
4th June - 'The Way Forward' with Robert Craven, Paul Jobin and Guy Chilvers - how to increase profits and make things happen in your business.
Session Two and Three relate back to our first session, however they would also make sense to any newcomers. If you have any colleagues from other businesses who you would like to invite then please book online.
Benefits of attending...
A selection of responses to the question 'What was the most useful part of the seminar?':
- "How to move the company forward"
- "Identifying goals and separating business and personal life"
- "Interactive sessions with people in the same boat."
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The Magic Million (MM) was a piece of research looking at the characteristics of businesses that break the million-pound turnover threshold and then those that generate at least a million pounds for the owner. We were looking for the answers to the following questions:- How to break though the one million pound turnover barrier?
- How to get a million pounds out of your business?
Out of the research has emerged :
- The Magic Million Business Briefing (a summary of the findings)
- The Magic Million Workshops
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I hosted the latest of these forums in Bath last month. Those who attended left with renewed enthusiasm and vigour to make their businesses even more successful. Don't just take my word for it - here is what some of the participants actually said:"The forum day was an experience I will never forget! The opportunity to meet fellow business men on a level playing field where ideas and concerns could be discussed openly, honestly and confidentially was hugely refreshing. The advice and support offered by all who attended was invaluable and has been the catalyst for major changes within my business and its future development. In the true straight talking spirit of Bright Marketing, the forum offered the wake up call we needed!" -Tracey Baker, Spencer & Richman
If you want to 'plod along' don't come on this course." - Paul Fairhurst XJF
New Dates
Tuesday 1st July, The Francis Hotel, Bath
Friday 12th September, The Francis Hotel, Bath (why not combine this with a weekend in the historic city of Bath)
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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:
"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.
- Read a Review
- Read an Article
- Buy Now, cheaper than Amazon - and it will be signed by Robert Craven!
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A selection from the May Blog:
- Marketing is a battle for the mind - coke vs pepsi...
- The Elusive Magic Million - republished due to a v...
- Let's Talk... More Profit in Cardigan and Swansea
Robert 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.
+44 (0)1225 851 044 office@directorscentre.com
The Directors' Centre Ltd., registered in England and Wales, company registration no. 2606555.