“Busiest Trains To Have High Speed Broadband
The Department of Transport plans to install fast mobile connectivity on the busiest trains on Britain’s rail network over the next few years. This will allow passengers access to download, stream and browse data on their mobile devices. Approximately 70% of rail passengers are expected to benefit by 2019 with noticeable changes coming into effect by 2015. Industry stakeholders will work with Network Rail to formulate a plan of how this will be financed. Network Rail’s existing infrastructure and the installation of new equipment should sort the current poor services on the trains. Patrick McLoughlin, the Transport Secretary, has stated that he is aware of the problem and frustration felt by passengers trying to use mobile devices on trains. He commented ‘Be it hardworking commuters preparing for the day on their journey into work or leisure travellers making final plans for their weekend away, today’s announcement marks the beginning of the end of poor coverage on our railways’. It is interesting to find out that the infrastructure is yet to be installed when the main rail companies are already installing broadband facilities on their trains.”
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Is there an exhibitionist inside you?
For many of us the prospect of attending an exhibition as a delegate can seem a little daunting, but the suggestion that you should exhibit can be even more scary! I have attended numerous trade shows, exhibitions, seminars and business to business events during my career, but rarely have I been directly involved in exhibiting – until now. A little over a week ago I received a call from a lovely lady who runs a series of successful Business Shows throughout the South West and Wales. I was asked whether I would consider participating in a show which was about to happen the following Friday. I swiftly passed the enquiry on to my Director, thinking that costs would prove a barrier etc. The next day the plans were in full swing, with new promotional material having been ordered, and myself and a colleague lined up to represent Cass Stephens at this event. With the idea of promoting the Insurance Broking world to the delegates and fellow attendees, I was hooked, and could not wait to get started. I had been to a networking meeting previously where I listened to a very insightful talk on the “Do’s and Don’ts” of exhibiting –so I knew not to sit down, check my ‘phone or wander aimlessly around! Within a week I was arriving at the venue at just after 7am, laden down with roller banners, business cards, flyers and smart suit to boot! My colleague arrived shortly afterwards with a box full of chocolates, pens and a fantastic bottle of Champagne for our business card draw. We both were fuelled by a heady combination of strong coffee, delicious pastries and boundless enthusiasm and energy. We were determined that it was going to be a very good day! Fast forward til around 3pm, and with the event closed and delegates dispersing, our inaugral stint as “Exhibitionists” was over. Wow! What a day – the opportunity to bring to life the reality of what we do to a captive audience had been a resounding success, and enabled us to connect with some fascination people who really understood what we were about. So for any shy business people out there who are considering showing their wares in public, I would say – GO for it!. As long as you make some simple plans, and follow a few key rules, then you’ll be fine. After all, who better is there to promote your business than you? “Poor Broadband Speed Hits Rural Property Market
According to estate agents potential buyers of rural properties are being scared off by poor broadband speeds. In a comment to The Telegraph, Frank Speir, a director at Prime Purchase said that poor broadband speeds were ‘having a definite effect’ on decisions being made by people to buy rural properties although they probably required little downloads and upload speeds. He even admitted to having personally dissuaded people from buying certain properties where there is poor coverage albeit the potential buyers may try to use satellite broadband. He also commented ‘It’s not an issue about price, it’s simply that I have to advise clients against making a purchase’ Last week, Richard Lochhead, the Scottish rural affairs secretary warned there was evidence suggesting that residents and businesses are relocating from Scotland’s hardest-to-reach communities in order to take advantage of better broadband speeds elsewhere. ‘There is rural depopulation due to a lack of connectivity,’ he insisted.”
A lesson learned in bookings!
I have been running my Bed & Breakfast for the last 7 years and its been ok , with some ups and downs like all businesses, but of late its been very quiet. I've always said I would never use companies like Booking .com or Late rooms...... but yesterday I met a fellow colleague who has run a Bed & Breakfast for many years and we had a good chat. She had also experienced a quiet period and had decided to try Booking .com etc., and has not looked back! So its seems that's the way ahead. I'm now in the process of joining up, lets see what happens, I will let you all know how it goes. Don’t believe the myths
If you've ever spent any amount of time with professional salespeople you will know that
These are things we know to be true. Why? Because we believe them to be true. In every walk of life myths are created based on our experiences. Those experiences are based on our perception of events and our choice of interpretation. Sometimes they are so strong we actually damage our own prospects. I have actually been called by people who start the phone conversation with “ I don’ t suppose you will be interested in…” in fact I was very interested in what they had to say until that point. Most of us find it hard to get started on a Monday, and are keen to get finished on a Friday. So is it a coincidence that we find it impossible to speak to people at those times? Myths are very powerful, and they present some of us with great opportunities. If we know that none of our competitors are going to ring at certain times of the day, that means the way is left open for us. From now on, throw away those “truths” you thought you knew about selling and swim against the tide. You’ll be surprised at where it takes you. |
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