TAO Blog - Wordy Bird

Meet My Friend: The Power Hour

If you’re anything like me, your clients ALWAYS come first. In many ways it’s a given. After all, your clients are the ones who pay your bills and sing your praises when you do a good job. If you don’t look after them, they won’t hang around for too long. But … where...

And The Winner Is …

Awards. Love ‘em or hate ‘em there’s no escaping 'em! I think over the years I’ve been a bit tainted by the whole awards thing. Maybe I was just moving in the wrong circles … So it was with some hesitation that just before Christmas I applied to the Chamber of...

It’s All In The Planning!

Where do you start when it comes to creating your marketing plan for the new year?

Proud Parent, Or Over-Sharer?

Are you sharenting? You may want to think again.

Before You Send A DM …

Warning. This blog post could get a little bit ranty!

Back To Work? Shout About It!

Returning to work after the pandemic? Tell everyone!

Lockdown Shenanigans: Virtual Gin Tasting

Find out what happens at a virtual gin tasting evening with one of Lichfield’s finest!

It Was A Wednesday Afternoon In Lockdown ……

Review: Staffordshire Distillery London Dry Gin & Lemon Gin

Getting To Know You ….. let’s talk Personal Branding

When I started my business in 2012 I did what the majority of new start-ups do – I concentrated on the minutiae and overlooked what really mattered. Me!

My Herbalife Journey – Week 3: Eeh By Gum, I’m Shrinking!

Well, I’m glad to say that I’ve had a much better week than Boris Johnson! After last week’s weigh in, I ploughed through Tesco like a woman possessed, topping up my fruit stash. Somehow, an avocado made its way into my trolley – a fruit I’ve always shied away from,...

My Herbalife Journey – Week 2: I Think I’ve Been Cloned

Well, I survived Week 1 – how did I get on?

My Herbalife Journey – Week 1: Four Days In

From Samuel Pepys to Bridget Jones, we all seem to love reading other people’s diaries. So, I sincerely hope you’ll follow my journey over the next three weeks as I undertake a 21 Day Herbalife weight loss plan. I’ll be updating this blog with my highs and lows...

Chances Are, You Hate It When This Happens To You …..

Picture the scene. It’s a busy evening at Casa You. You’ve been on your feet all day, the kids are tired and hungry, the household chores need doing, you’ve got a million things to do tomorrow and to top it all, with a loud bang and a puff of smoke your...

5 Top Tips To Increase Productivity

Always too much to do? Join me for a 5 minute read on how to increase your productivity.

Workshops: which type of delegate are you?

For anyone who has ever delivered, or attended a workshop – pop the kettle on and enjoy this 5 minute tongue in cheek read.

A to Z of Networking: Part 4 – S to Z

Well, the wait is over! Here’s the fourth and final instalment of my A to Z of networking where we’ll look at the letters S through to Z. Grab a cuppa, pop your phone on silent and enjoy the read. S is for Sixty Seconds It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been...

A to Z of Networking: Part 3 – M to R

As we reach the midway point of our A to Z (unless your alphabet of choice is Khmer – Google it!) we take a leisurely look at M to R. If you’re sitting comfortably, let’s begin …….. M is for Making Notes At every meeting, attendees will be given the opportunity...

A to Z of Networking: Part 2 – G to L

In Part 1 we looked at the importance of business cards and how to be a farmer when it comes to networking for your business. Part 2 covers G to L. Ready? Let’s go ….. G is for Go The Extra Mile Once you’ve settled into a networking group, does your business lend...

A to Z of Networking: Part 1 – A to F

Since starting Tao Business Solutions in 2012, I’ve done an awful lot of networking – and yes, some of it has been truly awful! Over my next four blog posts, I will be sharing my A to Z of Networking with you – the good, the bad and the...