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When someone shouts HELP do you respond? Thought4The Week from Peter Roper
I love the picture above. I have seen it on many a mother’s face with young children and the ultimate challenge, a puppy!!! There are times in life when we really need a helping hand....
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When its Raining In the Business What do You do? Thought4TheWeek from Peter Roper
By lunchtime today I realised the car had a puncture which means a trip to the tyre bay. Microsoft had switched off my email without any warning. A client decided to delay until the autumn....
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Are you Ready for The Change? Thought4TheWeek from Peter Roper
Are you Ready for The Change? Thought4TheWeek from Peter Roper I don’t know about you, but I have sensed a shift in recent months. At first it was just a fe...
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From Ordinary to Extraordinary - what is the difference? Thought4TheWeek from Peter Roper
From Ordinary to Extraordinary - what is the difference? As I type this we have seen in the sporting world over the last few days some extraordinary performances. In cricket he ashe...
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What is REPUTATION and why is it so important in business?:Thought4TheWeek from Peter Roper
What is REPUTATION and why is it so important in business? Ok I know I have been banging on about reputation the last few weeks but I do have a book out so its no surprise is...
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