by Jo Long | Jul 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
I met with a new network contact recently. During our conversation, I was asked what I thought the difference was between sales & marketing. Aren’t Sales and Marketing the same thing? Does a business need both? What a great question! How many other... 
by Jo Long | May 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
I recently attended the North East Expo, always a great event for showcasing a plethora of businesses, as well as great speakers. It’s great that so many businesses are there, but it’s sometimes hard to pick out the ones that are truly relevant to solving... 
by Jo Long | Mar 6, 2018 | Uncategorised
The phrase “the customer is always right” has been an underlying theme, possibly even a mantra, throughout my working life and for many years before that, I am sure! However, following a discussion with another business owner recently can we absolutely say... 
by Jo Long | Jan 7, 2017 | Uncategorised
Business culture has always tended to be high on the agenda in the corporate businesses I have worked within or been exposed to over my working career. The creation of a positive business culture, family feel and happy employees is proven to result in higher...