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Feb 17
2 min

The New Invite only CLUBHOUSE App.. what’s all the fuss?

Back in April 2020 two Californian guys, Paul Davison and Rohan Seth decided to create a new application called Clubhouse. In its...

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What is a Non-Executive Director and how can they help your business?

Ian Baker

Dec 16, 2020
3 min

What is a Non-Executive Director and how can they help your business?

Non-Executive Directors or NED’s is a term used frequently and certainly far more than 20-30 years ago – so what is an NED? An NED is a...

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What is ESG and does it add value to your business?

Ian Baker

Dec 15, 2020
2 min

What is ESG and does it add value to your business?

Every business, what ever the size is now deeply entwined with environmental, social and corporate governance, but how can it impact on...

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Ian Baker

Nov 10, 2020
2 min

Building a Solid Boardroom Strategy

The sounds like a grand plan that is only done in large companies, but the following is a To Do list for any size or type of business. If...

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My simple steps to feeling better about sales

Ian Baker

Sep 18, 2020
1 min

My simple steps to feeling better about sales

Please take a few minutes to hear about my take on the 3P’s for sales. Book a Free 30 minute call now or sign up via email to take...

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Ian Baker

Aug 11, 2020
2 min

Admit it, you really want to win!

Not unsurprising to most of you, I'm off on another golf analogy. I am constantly frustrated with people who fail to see the importance...

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Ian Baker

Jun 29, 2020
3 min

Why is CRM so difficult?

No matter which video you watch or podcast you listen to, there is a very familiar theme when it comes to driving true sales growth, we...

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How to bridge the knowledge gap to access the right funding

Ian Baker

Nov 5, 2019
1 min

How to bridge the knowledge gap to access the right funding

With thanks to the British Business Bank, below is a quick info-graphic regarding the funding available to SME's. It is vitally important...

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My FREE guide to how to write a business strategy - simple steps to help create a winning plan.

Ian Baker

Oct 23, 2019
1 min

My FREE guide to how to write a business strategy - simple steps to help create a winning plan.

Please watch the video below and if you want to have a copy of the presentation, please contact me and I will happily email you a copy....

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Finding Investors and the Black Orchid Night Club

Ian Baker

Sep 24, 2019
2 min

Finding Investors and the Black Orchid Night Club

For many of you, the reference to the Black Orchid Night Club will mean nothing. However, if you grew up in Nottingham like me in the...

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Businesses can be confused by the types of investment available

Ian Baker

Sep 23, 2019
1 min

Businesses can be confused by the types of investment available

I have created a short 2 minute video that briefly describes the two main types of investment you can seek out when looking to start or...

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What Businesses can learn from Tiger Woods?

Ian Baker

Sep 5, 2019
2 min

What Businesses can learn from Tiger Woods?

Over the weekend I watched the 80+ field of professional golfers battle out to win the coveted Masters Green Jacket and a prize of $1.9m.

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IS YOUR PITCH OR PRESENTATION REALLY THAT GOOD?

Ian Baker

Sep 5, 2019
3 min

IS YOUR PITCH OR PRESENTATION REALLY THAT GOOD?

Buyers and Investors say that nearly THREE QUARTERS of the presentations they receive are "rubbish"! Over the last few years, I have...

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How important is the University of life to be a consultant?

Ian Baker

Sep 5, 2019
3 min

How important is the University of life to be a consultant?

I found an interview with Richard Branson, it’s a few years old, but he echo’s what I think is very much in the mind of many coaches and...

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