Just got the first batch of chapters back from the publishers full of edits, underlines, bits crossed out and comments scattered throughout. Like the electronic version of the red pen on your homework. Doesn't look nearly as bad when the 'Track Changes' is switched off ... fortunately.
Will now be sending the rest of the week checking the edits, making the updates and getting them back to the publisher by Monday week.
Time management solutions for busy people - organise your business, your life and have fun.
Peacehaven Home And Business Showcase
I'm just back from attending the first Peacehaven Home and Business Showcase organised by the local Chamber, of which I'm a member. Taking place in not the most salubrious of surroundings of the Meridian Centre, which is currently undergoing refurbishment for the soon to be re-opened Co-op supermarket.
The Chamber team had put a lot of work into this first event and it showed. Although we could have done with a few more visitors, there was plenty to inform and even entertain throughout the day and with one lucky winner getting a signed copy of my book (when it's released) I managed to attract a fair number of subscribers. There were almost 30 stands at the show and a series of seminars throughout the day to attract people in. Visitors seemed to vary from passers-by wondering what was going on to existing clients who'd been invited along by their provider.
I spent alot of time talking, standing and handing out leaflets and sweets (always popular) but had a great and productive day and needed this evening's yoga session to unwind and take the weight off my feet.
The Chamber team had put a lot of work into this first event and it showed. Although we could have done with a few more visitors, there was plenty to inform and even entertain throughout the day and with one lucky winner getting a signed copy of my book (when it's released) I managed to attract a fair number of subscribers. There were almost 30 stands at the show and a series of seminars throughout the day to attract people in. Visitors seemed to vary from passers-by wondering what was going on to existing clients who'd been invited along by their provider.
I spent alot of time talking, standing and handing out leaflets and sweets (always popular) but had a great and productive day and needed this evening's yoga session to unwind and take the weight off my feet.
The TechGuys - Radio Interviews
Hot foot from a day of radio interviews up in London with Tim Fairs from The TechGuys. A really early start for me, meaning that I was up at 5.00am, train at 6.00am and sitting in their offices at 7.45 ready for interviews to start at 8.30. Too early for even me to have breakfast at that time.
This is part of a media campaign for The TechGuys with this month's focus being Rage against the machine - how and why people get frustrated and waste time waiting for their machines. It's quite worrying how many people find 2 seconds is too long to wait for a response - 56% get frustrated if it's after 10 seconds. I know everyone's busy these days but really - 2 seconds?! Mind you, when all that waiting time - booting up, opening files, loading websites means 2 out of 5 of us spend over 30 hours a year waiting - that's a fair amount of time. Almost a working week's worth - unless you're working more than a 35 hour week.
We were well looked after by the Markettiers 4DC team, who are running the campaign - we got breakfast ordered for us after the first interview, fruit smoothies and then lunch, with tea and coffee throughout the day, if we wanted it.
Although the interviews were set up pretty much back to back throughout the day they only lasted a few minutes each, so it never got to intense and we had a few minutes between sessions. Tim and I were in the studio, facing each other with Rupert and Jo in the gallery next door behind the glass - pressing buttons and connecting us as each station called in, queuing us in to each interviewer. Questions were geared around the services The TechGuys offer to improve the efficiency of the average computer and my input on reducing frustration and using rather than wasting time.
Most were being pre-recorded for later broadcasting either some-time that day or later in the week. A few of them we were 'live on air'. A variety of radio stations from commercial to local BBC - including Brighton's Juice 107.2. The day went very quickly and I'm looking forward to hearing how it went and what finally made it on air. If anyone happened to catch one of the interviews - let me know.
Look out for a time saving techie tips article in the next couple of months.
This is part of a media campaign for The TechGuys with this month's focus being Rage against the machine - how and why people get frustrated and waste time waiting for their machines. It's quite worrying how many people find 2 seconds is too long to wait for a response - 56% get frustrated if it's after 10 seconds. I know everyone's busy these days but really - 2 seconds?! Mind you, when all that waiting time - booting up, opening files, loading websites means 2 out of 5 of us spend over 30 hours a year waiting - that's a fair amount of time. Almost a working week's worth - unless you're working more than a 35 hour week.
We were well looked after by the Markettiers 4DC team, who are running the campaign - we got breakfast ordered for us after the first interview, fruit smoothies and then lunch, with tea and coffee throughout the day, if we wanted it.
Although the interviews were set up pretty much back to back throughout the day they only lasted a few minutes each, so it never got to intense and we had a few minutes between sessions. Tim and I were in the studio, facing each other with Rupert and Jo in the gallery next door behind the glass - pressing buttons and connecting us as each station called in, queuing us in to each interviewer. Questions were geared around the services The TechGuys offer to improve the efficiency of the average computer and my input on reducing frustration and using rather than wasting time.
Most were being pre-recorded for later broadcasting either some-time that day or later in the week. A few of them we were 'live on air'. A variety of radio stations from commercial to local BBC - including Brighton's Juice 107.2. The day went very quickly and I'm looking forward to hearing how it went and what finally made it on air. If anyone happened to catch one of the interviews - let me know.
Look out for a time saving techie tips article in the next couple of months.
Having A Digital Birthday
You know you've entered the digital age when all the forums and online groups that you've signed up for over the last year, send you an email wishing you a Happy Birthday. Well, it makes a change from the usual emails that clog up the Inbox and it did make a smile.
Fortunately, I also got some real life cards and best wishes too. :)
Fortunately, I also got some real life cards and best wishes too. :)
Following Up
My latest newsletter is just out. This month's main article is about how to arrive on time for your meetings.
It’s all very well going to meeting but you’re unlikely to be able to turn up, sit in, listen and then go home without needing some form of follow up.
Don’t go to a meeting and then forget all about it as soon as you leave the room or get back to the office. If the meeting was productive, will have come away with a number of actions.
After the meeting follow-up with everyone you’ve met by either sending them an email or phone them within a couple of days of the meeting.
- if you'd like to read more of the June issue, just sign up on my website and you'll also receive free Power Time Tips.
It’s all very well going to meeting but you’re unlikely to be able to turn up, sit in, listen and then go home without needing some form of follow up.
Don’t go to a meeting and then forget all about it as soon as you leave the room or get back to the office. If the meeting was productive, will have come away with a number of actions.
After the meeting follow-up with everyone you’ve met by either sending them an email or phone them within a couple of days of the meeting.
- if you'd like to read more of the June issue, just sign up on my website and you'll also receive free Power Time Tips.
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