At Sole Traders United we believe that knowledge and experience is to be shared. We hold a bank of business articles, on a range of topics, written by business people known to us.
If you would like to submit an article, or a series of articles, on your business topic do please contact us and we will give it every consideration. In return you will receive direct links to your web site or contact details.
June 3rd, 2008 | guest contributor
From Jo Partington at the Sandler Sales Institute
A good pool of prospects is one of the keys to a successful selling career. Knowing how to prospect effectively keeps a career vital, and is truly the lifeblood of sales. Yet, so many sales professionals overlook the crucial element of having a prospecting plan. With a plan to follow, you can measure your efforts and results. Read the rest of this article »
May 23rd, 2008 | guest contributor
Article written by Alastair Swanwick, Proprietor of Innovate Design.
Innovate Design: Patent and Invention Help
Many people who have come up with a great new idea find themselves presenting their idea either to a potential investor to raise capital or to a company in order to get a licensing agreement. It is likely that a lot of time and effort has gone into the idea and organising the meeting but what about the presentation and should you have a prototype? Read the rest of this article »
May 6th, 2008 | guest contributor
Another sporting year is well underway and the earnings of leading sports stars continue to soar into the multi-million pound bracket, putting them on a par with stars from the world of film and music.
Lewis Hamilton, for example, is carrying on where he left off in his quest to become Formula 1 world champion. All the pundits seem to agree that the world title, which he came tantalisingly within a point of winning in his rookie season, is destined to be his one day and his supremacy will be confirmed. He is then likely to go on to become the wealthiest sportsman Britain has ever produced, eclipsing even that other famous high earner, David Beckham. Read the rest of this article »
April 1st, 2008 | guest contributor
by Johnny McGowan Hayes of the St. James’s Place Partnership,
tel: 01598 710655.
It’s a leap year, and a centuries old tradition has it that a woman may ask a man to marry her. What is more, tradition says that an honourable man may not turn her down! With marriages on the increase more proposals are expected from women than ever before, according to research from one wedding insurer*.
This research also shows that substantially more women than men organise all aspects of the wedding arrangements these days. It should therefore come as no surprise to hear that more 21st century women are taking control of the finances as spending power increases. Read the rest of this article »
February 29th, 2008 | guest contributor
Defeat fear!
An article by Jim Connolly
To defeat fear you need to understand how fear works. If fear is getting in the way of your success and happiness and you want to defeat it for ever – this article will show you!
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I a recent article I mentioned a call I received from a well-known BBC radio presenter who wanted some assistance. During his call, he explained that he had just accepted an outstanding career opportunity - to present his very own afternoon program. What was his problem? Fear! This professional Newsreader, who speaks to millions of people every week, was in his own words; “absolutely terrified” at the prospect of moving to the new programme. I suggested we meet and get this problem sorted out. Read the rest of this article »