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My blog has moved 20 Aug 2012 | 01:17 am
Thanks for following. You can find my new blog at this address: www.kickingassets.co.uk I’m trying to determine whether or not existing subscribers need to re-register but in the interim it might b...
Grayson Perry - an unusual man with an unusual view of the world 12 Feb 2012 | 11:39 am
Today I spent 4 or 5 hours in the British Museum. It was wonderful. There’s something there for everyone. I have to admit to behaving today a bit like an accountant & a person who without fail alwa...
Some thoughts from Rosaleen Blair - entrepreneur, Dubliner and superwoman 5 Feb 2012 | 05:03 am
As I’m sure the whole world is by now aware, I’m coming to the end of my first week living back in London. Everyone I’ve met this past week or asked for help has been extremely welcoming and I’ve bee...
What makes a great virtual team member?...time to practice what I preach 27 Jan 2012 | 11:40 pm
Today’s my last day in Northern Ireland for 6 months. For the past 5 years I’ve managed a highly motivated part of the Learning Pool team who are absent from our Derry mothership & who work from home...
When the Minister Calls - an SME perspective 12 Jan 2012 | 12:38 am
Yesterday Learning Pool hosted a visit from Northern Ireland Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Arlene Foster. In case you missed it, at the end of 2011, Learning Pool was announced by De...
How to be the perfect neighbour on long haul flights 10 Jan 2012 | 08:25 am
I flew back from Los Angeles to London last week in economy class. Whilst the British Airways flight was like hell on earth, it does only last 10 hours and you save a lot of money by flying economy. ...
Job Hunting? Be careful you don't cross the line into canvassing... 9 Jan 2012 | 06:54 am
It’s a dog eat dog world out there, especially if you’re on the hunt for a job. I’ve written a number of blogs over the past couple of years offering advice to people looking for new employment oppor...
At last - we've found a use for KFC 30 Dec 2011 | 08:43 am
Anyone who knows me will know I’m a sucker for cats and kittens. But who isn’t? Often on holiday I’ve encountered unfortunate stray cats or kittens but have been completely at a loss as to how to he...
Hertz hurts - a tale of poor customer service & the ultimate nickel and diming 18 Dec 2011 | 06:06 am
On the Hertz car rental website, part of their mission statement reads that they “aim to be the most customer focused car rental company in every market (they) serve”. That must exclude LA airport as...
An evening with Lord Rix 4 Dec 2011 | 11:54 pm
On Thursday evening, I was privileged to join a group of people at the House of Lords to celebrate a significant milestone reached by the Rix Centre. The Rix Centre, hosted within the University of E...
