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Rory McIlroy plays golf and I play golf!

Rory McIlroy plays golf. I play golf. And that, you might think, is where the similarity ends. He plays in…

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Why Social Media Consistency Matters – and How The Social Flock Can Help Your Business Grow

Most businesses know they should be active on social media. The real challenge is staying consistent. It usually starts with…

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Colony Networking uses Plaud AI notetaker

Simon Edmondson, owner of Colony Networking, spends a great deal of time talking to business owners, members, hosts and potential…

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How to tackle Virtual Networking Imposter Syndrome

In a world that is increasingly online, there is a new networking normal appearing, one that demands us to be…

C Word - tips to build business relationships
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The ‘C’ Word: 12 tips to build business relationships

Do you have a letter or word you associate most with your business? My chosen letter is C. Not surprising…

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12 Tips on Feedback

I’ve always likened the process of asking for feedback in business to the debate (that frequently rages in my household)…

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Goals, resolutions, or the tools to achieve them?

Recognise these New Year clichés? ‘Failing to plan is planning to fail’ – Alan Lakein / Benjamin Franklin. ‘Tomorrow is…

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Networking Poetry: Words that introduce

I’m always amazed by what happens when you put open-minded people together, especially in business. The result recently was pure…

Colony business blog - Working Holidays - 3 reasons why it's ok
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Working Holidays: 3 reasons why it’s ok

So, how was your summer? Did you take a holiday? Did you work still? Did you network still? August for…

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Are you loyal to your business value set?

Do you know – and remain loyal to – your core value set in business? July’s blog is inspired by…

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When is ‘business as usual’ ok?

Like many business owners I’ve spoken to, business was not as usual in the aftermath of events in Manchester and…

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Do you have the KLT factor?

I owe my blog theme this month to a recent marketing course delivered by Cheshire and Warrington Growth Hub and Carpe…

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