Pessimists, Introverts and Business

Posted by on Sep 7, 2011 in business, positive psychology | 1 comment

Business is for the optimistic, extroverted and hard-nosed.  So the story goes.  Problem is, the story is wrong.  At least, that is, according to a few business gurus and authors out there.  Speaking as an introvert, a pessimist and a businessperson, that makes me do something akin to smiling.  But not quite. According to Lucy Kellaway of the Financial Times, pessimism is good for...

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Confused by Online Marketing?

Posted by on Oct 27, 2010 in marketing, networking, news and events, social media | 0 comments

Next public social media event is a Facebook for Business Workshop.  Click for full...

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Business Events in Northern Ireland

Posted by on May 24, 2010 in business, learning, networking, news and events | 4 comments

“How do you keep up to date with things?”, someone asked on Facebook this week. Here is how I keep up to date with business events at least… SYNC NI Technology, Science and Innovation events in Northern Ireland.  Email them and they will supply a login so you can add your own. NI Business Info This is the main page, with all events displayed (174 at time of writing)....

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Social Media Seminar in Omagh

Posted by on May 19, 2010 in business, entrepreneurship, marketing, networking, news and events, social media | 0 comments

Following a request from a group of business people in Omagh, we are holding a seminar in the South West College on 14 June.  This seminar has been run several times before, mainly in the Belfast area.  Comments are always positive.  Here are some recent responses: “Had all relevant aspects explained and plenty of opportunity to ask questions.”  Kerry Smyth, Knowledge Transfer...

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