Showing posts with label writing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label writing. Show all posts
Friday, January 20, 2012
5 Tips To Make 2012 Your Best Year Yet
Greetings Dear Readers
By now you are already into the New Year and some of you might still be thinking
what should I do this year? What are my goals for this year?
Here are 5 Tips to Get You Started.
1. Do What You Love Doing
Sounds simple does it not. Most of us find ourselves in a job that pays the rent
and we move from day to day, week to week and before you know it life is over.
What if you decided to start doing the work you love doing. What do yo love doing?
Think about what kind of work you would love to do and then go and pursue it.
Pretty soon you will become a huge success and the bonus is you will never work a
day in your life because you love what you are doing.
2. Set 12 Goals
Keep it simple this year and just try to achieve 12 goals this year. One goal
for each month. If the goal is a huge one like buying a house or car then break
it down into mini-goals and keep going at it till you achieve it. Keep your eyes on the prize
and avoid all the negativity.
3. Surround yourself with positive people
If you want have a great year this year then surround yourself with positive happy people.
No need to be around people who bring you down everyday or people who complain
or people who are negative and give you huge stress. So just surround yourself with
positive people.
4. Keep a journal
Get yourself a nice journal and each day write something in it. Write down your goals in it as well.
Write anything and you will be amazed what pops up like wonderful business ideas, venting, beautiful writing, idea's for a book and the list goes on and on but keep writing in that journal.
5. Visualize those goals
Now it does not help to just have goals you have to visualize them as well and see it
in your mind, if it's a house, where is it? What does it look like? If you are serious
about it then you will know exactly what the inside looks like and keep moving
towards it and one day you will be sitting in that house going Yes!
Bonus Tip For Writers
If you want to write a book this year all you have to write down is this
My goal this year is to publish one book!
Trust me it works :)
Fly high, Fly free
Fred Felton
Social Media Strategist & Speaker & Author
FalconsCove
A Digital Media Agency
email: falconscove@gmail.com
twitter: @fredfelton
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
10 Tips To Get You Started With Google Plus
Welcome Readers
In this article we shall have a look at the new social networking tool Google Plus.
Many of my clients are asking me about it and what is it and how do you use it.
So here are 10 Tips to help you get started with Google Plus.
1. Keep it simple
When you start using it keep what you post simple. Start to see what people are posting and start using that
+1 button to like people's status updates or pics or videos.
2. You can adjust your home screen
On your home screen you can adjust the news stream you get so you can either see everyones stream or just your friends or just your family or just your workers. So you can use it for what you want. If you just want it to chat to family then adjust, if you want it as a business tool adjust, the choice is yours.
3. Those Circles
Now I get plenty of clients asking me about those Circles, what are they? Are they crop circles? What is going on. Here is a simple definition for you. With the Circles Google has allowed you to move people you add into various circles. Those being Friends, Family, Acquaintances, Following. However here is a nice option you can also add your own circles. So some you could add if you are a businessperson or salesperson you could add a circle for leads. You could add a circle for inspirational people, the list is endless.
What kind of circle could you create for yourself? Think it through and add it. Play around with it.
4. Status Updates
Google has a somewhat different status update section to Twitter or Facebook. On the Google one you have a stream, you can update with text, photo's, videos, links, locations and you can also direct those updates or streams to everyone or just to friends or to a select circle. The choice is yours. Do you see the opportunity for a project management here, think tank work amongst work colleagues, friends etc etc.
5. That Google Plus Toolbar
For those of you who use Gmail you will find that your name with a + appears on the top left and as you open emails or surf Google sites or within Gmail you can also share status updates. So maybe you see something in an email or see something in a group or get a brainstorm you can share it immediately and target it at who you want to share it with.
6. On The Right
On the right at the top you will see notifications in red which signify you have notices or messages and it will have a number the more numbers the more messages. You will also see a little cogwheel and from there you can send feedback and look at your history.
Google will also show you suggestions of people to add once again it is up to you who you want to add.
Hangouts are little fun things where you can start a hangout with your live webcam think of it as a meeting of your friends or business colleagues online. No need to meet anymore. Depends how valuable your time is. Would you rather go out and see people or just start a hangout online.
There is also a mobile version for Google + and you can also invite more people.
7. Sparks
Sparks lets you search for things that might interest you on the net, the idea being you can save them or share them with friends, work colleagues etc.
8. Play around with your Profile
What are you going to use Google + for? Think it through and then adjust your profile. What does your profile pic say about you? What does your about page say about you?
Here you can show any email or websites you want to share and any other contact info you care to share.
9. Your +1 History
In your profile section you will also see a section that says +1. Every time you share something with
that +1 button it will reflect here. It's always great to look at it now and again and see what you are sharing.
Relevant info that you share is always appreciated.
10. A valuable networking tool
Google + is a valuable networking tool for friends, business people and families. The choice is yours.
As with all social networking tools, it's a tool, it's up to you how you want to use it and what you want to use it for.
Enjoy it.
If you want an invite to Google Plus let me know.
What do you think of Google Plus? Like it? Hate it? Love to hear your comments.
Fly high, Fly free
Fred Felton
Falcon's Cove Consulting
Social Media Consultant - Biz Analyst - Keynote Speaker
email: falconscove@gmail.com
email to book Fred for a talk or seminar countrywide
In this article we shall have a look at the new social networking tool Google Plus.
Many of my clients are asking me about it and what is it and how do you use it.
So here are 10 Tips to help you get started with Google Plus.
1. Keep it simple
When you start using it keep what you post simple. Start to see what people are posting and start using that
+1 button to like people's status updates or pics or videos.
2. You can adjust your home screen
On your home screen you can adjust the news stream you get so you can either see everyones stream or just your friends or just your family or just your workers. So you can use it for what you want. If you just want it to chat to family then adjust, if you want it as a business tool adjust, the choice is yours.
3. Those Circles
Now I get plenty of clients asking me about those Circles, what are they? Are they crop circles? What is going on. Here is a simple definition for you. With the Circles Google has allowed you to move people you add into various circles. Those being Friends, Family, Acquaintances, Following. However here is a nice option you can also add your own circles. So some you could add if you are a businessperson or salesperson you could add a circle for leads. You could add a circle for inspirational people, the list is endless.
What kind of circle could you create for yourself? Think it through and add it. Play around with it.
4. Status Updates
Google has a somewhat different status update section to Twitter or Facebook. On the Google one you have a stream, you can update with text, photo's, videos, links, locations and you can also direct those updates or streams to everyone or just to friends or to a select circle. The choice is yours. Do you see the opportunity for a project management here, think tank work amongst work colleagues, friends etc etc.
5. That Google Plus Toolbar
For those of you who use Gmail you will find that your name with a + appears on the top left and as you open emails or surf Google sites or within Gmail you can also share status updates. So maybe you see something in an email or see something in a group or get a brainstorm you can share it immediately and target it at who you want to share it with.
6. On The Right
On the right at the top you will see notifications in red which signify you have notices or messages and it will have a number the more numbers the more messages. You will also see a little cogwheel and from there you can send feedback and look at your history.
Google will also show you suggestions of people to add once again it is up to you who you want to add.
Hangouts are little fun things where you can start a hangout with your live webcam think of it as a meeting of your friends or business colleagues online. No need to meet anymore. Depends how valuable your time is. Would you rather go out and see people or just start a hangout online.
There is also a mobile version for Google + and you can also invite more people.
7. Sparks
Sparks lets you search for things that might interest you on the net, the idea being you can save them or share them with friends, work colleagues etc.
8. Play around with your Profile
What are you going to use Google + for? Think it through and then adjust your profile. What does your profile pic say about you? What does your about page say about you?
Here you can show any email or websites you want to share and any other contact info you care to share.
9. Your +1 History
In your profile section you will also see a section that says +1. Every time you share something with
that +1 button it will reflect here. It's always great to look at it now and again and see what you are sharing.
Relevant info that you share is always appreciated.
10. A valuable networking tool
Google + is a valuable networking tool for friends, business people and families. The choice is yours.
As with all social networking tools, it's a tool, it's up to you how you want to use it and what you want to use it for.
Enjoy it.
If you want an invite to Google Plus let me know.
What do you think of Google Plus? Like it? Hate it? Love to hear your comments.
Fly high, Fly free
Fred Felton
Falcon's Cove Consulting
Social Media Consultant - Biz Analyst - Keynote Speaker
email: falconscove@gmail.com
email to book Fred for a talk or seminar countrywide
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Interview with Durban Entrepreneur Fiona Wainwright Publisher of Coffee News Bluff & Surrounds
Greetings Bloggers & Readers
3. Tell us about Coffee News?
6. What happens in the day in the life of a publisher of Coffee News
Today we are starting a new section where we will be interviewing famous Business Personalities
from all over. Look out for some more in the next few months.
For our first one we will be interviewing Fiona Wainwright.
She is a Entrepreneur and Publisher of the Coffee News Bluff & Surrounds Publication.
We asked her 10 questions, let's see what she has to say.
1. Where were you born?
I was born in Sunnyside, Pretoria and lived there for almost 8yrs before moving to sunny Durban and have been here ever since.
2. What encouraged you to become an entrepreneur?
I was looking for a business that I would be good at, could work from home, set my own hours and still be able to go out and meet new people. Networking is a big part of a successful business and working for myself allows me the freedom to do a lot of networking and enable me to grow my business successfully.
3. Tell us about Coffee News?
Wow...... Coffee News has an amazing concept. It is a free, weekly paper and is a franchise which started in Canada in 1988. It very quickly spread to all over the world with it being published in 50 countries and in 7 different languages. We distribute from restaurants, coffee shops, take aways and waiting areas of businesses. It is the worlds largest restaurant publication.
It is printed on an A3 creamy yellow paper, is printed double sided in black only. Coffee News is entertaining, with amazing facts, interesting trivia, comical stories, horoscopes, competitions and a special "What's Happening" column for local events..... something for everyone.
We also advertise solely one business per business category which means that competitors are locked out.
4. Your advice to other entrepreneurs and salespeople in the world
It takes a lot of hard work to start your own business. The trick is to persevere and stick with it, market yourself properly and widely. Do not give up because at the end of the day you will reap the benefits of your hard work and make it all worthwhile.
5. What do you do for fun and to relax?
It's quite simple actually. To relax I love going to the beach and watching the sea. I like taking time out to go for a weekend away to a beach resort or somewhere close to the sea. The sea is so mesmerizing and washes all ones troubles away.
For fun, I love to dance. It helps to motivate the body and mind to carry on and it's good exercise to.
Each day is different but in a week, I go from putting an edition together, to meeting with prospective advertisers, to networking and compiling adverts, which plays a huge role in a successful Coffee News, as they have to be structured correctly for each business. Delivering Coffee News to all the distribution outlets is a big part of the week too. It is great to catch up with all the restaurant and coffee shop owners. It is very important to have a good relationship with them. You never know when they will through some business your way.
7. Are you a member of any networking groups? If so which one's?
Yes, I belong to two different networking groups. On a Tuesday I meet up with the members of our BNI Chapter (Business Networking International) for a breakfast networking meeting. BNI is an international networking business which helps people grow their businesses through referrals.
I belong to another networking group which is called BBA ( Bluff Business Alliance). There we also network and pass referrals. We are also aimed at improving the Bluff, making our status known and helping out the charities on the Bluff. At the same time we help each other grow their businesses. With both groups, it is like having breakfast with your friends at the same time as giving each other business or referrals.
8. What makes a good advert?
A good advert is one that stands out and attracts the readers attention. We do that by using eye catching graphics, a good catch phrase, a solution to their needs and if possible we offer a discount too.
9. Do you also design adverts and business cards and if so what does that entail?
Yes, I design the adverts myself. This is where my creative side comes into effect. I just love being creative and in today's age of technology, it seems this is the way to do it. It is the same for the business cards that I design as well. It just gets the creative juices flowing. The business cards are a side line that I provide which includes designing the business cards and having them printed all at one cost. Of course, I put together a few drafts of both adverts and the business cards for the client to choose from and once I get the go ahead then I can proceed to complete the job. It is all very exciting and rewarding.
10. A little birdie told me you also do photography tell us about your love for photography, what pictures do you take?
Hahaha...... I wonder who told you that? Yes, I love photography. It is absolutely exhilarating to see what you can capture in a single photo. I have loved photography since my school days but never followed dream as the equipment at that time was too expensive and you needed your own to take courses in photography. I have since been able to set myself up with a very good SLR digital camera.
My favorite topics to photograph are wildlife and still photographs. I love the concepts you can come up with and the amazing colours one can achieve too. I also enjoy photographing people as there are so many different expressions one can pick up and also so many different angles one can capture too.
Well that was a very interesting interview Readers. What an inspiring lady.
Well if you need any advertising or business cards you sure know who to call.
Coffee News is also on Facebook so why not visit their Fan Page and Like It
Just click on the link here - Coffee News Bluff & Surrounds
Fly high, Fly free
Fred Felton
Falcon's Cove Consulting
Keynote Speaker - IT Consultant - Biz Analyst
email: falconscove@gmail.com
cell: 076-977-5788
twitter: @fredfelton
email him for one of his Social Networking Seminars or Talks which he does countrywide
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
5 Exporting Tips
Greetings Bloggers and Readers
This week I was invited to 2 seminars on exporting your product from SA to other countries.
The tips I received were so wonderful and these tips really apply to any country.
Here they are:
Take a look at Africa
All of us want to export to the big countries around the world but if you want to export somewhere why not take a look at Africa. There are so many wonderful countries up north that are dying for your products.
So take a closer look at Africa they might just need your product.
Invest in Travel
If you want to become a exporter you need to travel. You need to go see other countries and see exactly what products they need. You will learn a lot. You might also find products at a cheaper price in one country, you can bring it back to your country and export it to another country or even sell it in your country for a handsome profit.
Learn the cultural traditions of the country you want to export to.
Make sure you learn the cultures of the countries you are interested in exporting to. You might just lose a contract because you give them the wrong handshake or take them a gift they consider a insult.
As a businesspeson when you export think about long term growth
As a businessperson try not to do just one export for a quick buck. Look at settling in for the long term then you will make some good money.
Use your Embassies
A valuable tool out there is your Embassies. Send the ambassadors your business profiles and what you do and what you sell. They will in turn go to people who are interested in those services and promote you.
A really valuable tool for you. When you get to a country they will also be able to point you in the right direction if you need the right business contacts there.
Fly high, Fly free
Fred Felton
Falcon's Cove Consulting
Keynote speaker - IT Consultant - Biz Analyst
email: falconscove@gmail.com
email to book Fred Felton for a Twitter Talk or talk on Social Media.
This week I was invited to 2 seminars on exporting your product from SA to other countries.
The tips I received were so wonderful and these tips really apply to any country.
Here they are:
Take a look at Africa
All of us want to export to the big countries around the world but if you want to export somewhere why not take a look at Africa. There are so many wonderful countries up north that are dying for your products.
So take a closer look at Africa they might just need your product.
Invest in Travel
If you want to become a exporter you need to travel. You need to go see other countries and see exactly what products they need. You will learn a lot. You might also find products at a cheaper price in one country, you can bring it back to your country and export it to another country or even sell it in your country for a handsome profit.
Learn the cultural traditions of the country you want to export to.
Make sure you learn the cultures of the countries you are interested in exporting to. You might just lose a contract because you give them the wrong handshake or take them a gift they consider a insult.
As a businesspeson when you export think about long term growth
As a businessperson try not to do just one export for a quick buck. Look at settling in for the long term then you will make some good money.
Use your Embassies
A valuable tool out there is your Embassies. Send the ambassadors your business profiles and what you do and what you sell. They will in turn go to people who are interested in those services and promote you.
A really valuable tool for you. When you get to a country they will also be able to point you in the right direction if you need the right business contacts there.
Fly high, Fly free
Fred Felton
Falcon's Cove Consulting
Keynote speaker - IT Consultant - Biz Analyst
email: falconscove@gmail.com
email to book Fred Felton for a Twitter Talk or talk on Social Media.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
5 Tips For Your 30 Second Pitch
Greetings bloggers and readers.
Welcome to another entry.
Today I am focussing on something vital for every business owner. Your 30 second pitch.
Wait I hear you shouting in the back there. What's a 30 second pitch?
Here is the quick info. Your 30 second pitch is basically a quick CV about who you are, the name of your company and what you do. It's based on a elevator pitch and that is basically if you are in a elevator and a billionaire walks in you have about 30 seconds between the time they step in to the time they leave.
So what do you say to them?
Here are 5 tips to help get you started. The rest is up to you. Keep on working on it till it is pitch perfect and fresh and leaves people with a smile on their face.
1. Be confident
Nothing looks worse than somebody timid and bashful who gets up and immediately looks down and fumbles for words. Be confident, stand with confidence and look people in the eye. Speak with a smile. Tell people who you are, give your name clearly, tell people the name of your company and what service you do.
2. Be clear about what you do
Make sure you tell people exactly what you do. Are you kind of like a kind of speaker who kind of talks on this and that or are you a keynote speaker who talks on various interesting topics from motivation to business tips to how to network. Notice the difference?
3. Make sure the name of your company clearly represents what you do.
You will have to work out exactly what service you do and make sure your company name clearly states what you do so when people hear it they know what you do. No sense having a company called
ABC Business if you do Business plans. However ABC Business Plans tells me you do business plans.
4. Have a clever catch phrase
Work on a quirky catch phrase for your business and try work it in at the end of your 30 second pitch.
You just have to look at the big corporates to look at catchphrases that work. Work on yours and maybe even throw in some humour. If someone smiles they will remember you and your company.
5. Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse
Keep working on that pitch, even while driving in the car, it will give you something to do. Record it.
How does it sound? Improve on it so that it sounds impressive.
Now let's put this all together.
The idea is to have everything come together.
So an ideal 30 second pitch would be something like this.
Hi There, My Name is Fred Felton, I am from the company ABC Speakers. I am a keynote speaker and do talks on interesting topics such as motivation, social networking and business tips. That's Fred Felton from ABC Speakers. Your speaker of choice.
Now that is just a sample but I'm sure you could improve on that.
Your homework is to work on your 30 second pitch for your business. You can use them in networking meetings or if you happen to be in a elevator and the richest man in the world steps in.
Fly high, Fly free.
Fred Felton
Falcon's Cove Consulting
Keynote Speaker & IT Consultant & Biz Analyst
email: falconscove@gmail.com
Welcome to another entry.
Today I am focussing on something vital for every business owner. Your 30 second pitch.
Wait I hear you shouting in the back there. What's a 30 second pitch?
Here is the quick info. Your 30 second pitch is basically a quick CV about who you are, the name of your company and what you do. It's based on a elevator pitch and that is basically if you are in a elevator and a billionaire walks in you have about 30 seconds between the time they step in to the time they leave.
So what do you say to them?
Here are 5 tips to help get you started. The rest is up to you. Keep on working on it till it is pitch perfect and fresh and leaves people with a smile on their face.
1. Be confident
Nothing looks worse than somebody timid and bashful who gets up and immediately looks down and fumbles for words. Be confident, stand with confidence and look people in the eye. Speak with a smile. Tell people who you are, give your name clearly, tell people the name of your company and what service you do.
2. Be clear about what you do
Make sure you tell people exactly what you do. Are you kind of like a kind of speaker who kind of talks on this and that or are you a keynote speaker who talks on various interesting topics from motivation to business tips to how to network. Notice the difference?
3. Make sure the name of your company clearly represents what you do.
You will have to work out exactly what service you do and make sure your company name clearly states what you do so when people hear it they know what you do. No sense having a company called
ABC Business if you do Business plans. However ABC Business Plans tells me you do business plans.
4. Have a clever catch phrase
Work on a quirky catch phrase for your business and try work it in at the end of your 30 second pitch.
You just have to look at the big corporates to look at catchphrases that work. Work on yours and maybe even throw in some humour. If someone smiles they will remember you and your company.
5. Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse
Keep working on that pitch, even while driving in the car, it will give you something to do. Record it.
How does it sound? Improve on it so that it sounds impressive.
Now let's put this all together.
The idea is to have everything come together.
So an ideal 30 second pitch would be something like this.
Hi There, My Name is Fred Felton, I am from the company ABC Speakers. I am a keynote speaker and do talks on interesting topics such as motivation, social networking and business tips. That's Fred Felton from ABC Speakers. Your speaker of choice.
Now that is just a sample but I'm sure you could improve on that.
Your homework is to work on your 30 second pitch for your business. You can use them in networking meetings or if you happen to be in a elevator and the richest man in the world steps in.
Fly high, Fly free.
Fred Felton
Falcon's Cove Consulting
Keynote Speaker & IT Consultant & Biz Analyst
email: falconscove@gmail.com
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Interview With Writer Craig Smith
Greetings Bloggers and Readers.
Today we are doing something a bit different today. It's time for a guest blog.
We are going to interview fantasy writer Craig Smith.
He is based in Paarl, South Africa and I threw 10 questions at him.
Let's see how he did.
1. How did you become a writer?
I've always had a very active imagination and made things up in my head from ever since I could
remember. Often bugging friends and family with the weird things I came up with. Around 19 years old I walked past my bookshelf and realized if all these people can make it so can I!
2. Any tips for would be authors?
Write about what interests you. Start off with short stories. It's a good way to learn the craft. Try
join a writing group. A more active one the better. Take their feedback to heart, but like with all advice take things with a pinch of salt.
3. Tell us about your latest book?
Zoolin Vale and the Chalice of Ringtar is my latest book. It was released in December 2010. It's a
quite a mouthful isn't it? It's a follow on from my first book The Red Stone
It's a fantasy adventure novel suitable for all ages, but
younger readers do seem to enjoy it the most. It has everything from
wizards, trolls, ogres to dragons in it. It's a good place for people
new to fantasy to start. And it should have a few new things to keep a
more experienced fantasy reader's attention.
4. I see you are also a avid blogger, what's the secret to blogging?
get a better idea of who you are. And try post regularly, something
I'm still working on myself.
5. Can you give us 3 of your favourite websites and why?
I'm sure you won't be surprised when I say Twitter. A great place to meet like
minded people. Secondly I've started using some writing groups on
Linkedin. Every one there seems to be very friendly. And of course
Facebook. I used to be junkie, but now days mostly for networking with
other writers etc.
6. What do you do for fun?
I guess not the most exciting stuff to do,
but I like to watch movies, series and read. In addition enjoy quad
biking, roller coasters and having fun with friends. I'm also always
up for trying something new.
7. The beach or the countryside?
Mmm tough question. I like a good splash at the beach, but not a big fan of sand getting in everywhere!
Countryside is great for walks and spending some time away from the buzz of city life.
8. Favourite book and author and why?
The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien, because it captured my imagination and I've been an avid reader ever
since. If you're an LOTR fan and you haven't read the books or The Hobbit. I highly recommend that you do!
9. Favourite coffee shop?
Locally I would say Mugg and Bean. Great coffee and milkshakes, but I also love a Starbucks.
10. What's the secret to marketing your book?
That I'm still figuring out. It's a very tough market to crack. There are tons of other
writers out there and it can be hard to stand out from the crowd, FB,
Twitter, Blogs, and Youtube are great ways to get your work out there and
connect with potential readers.
Well that was extremely interesting getting into the mind of a writer.
Links to Craig's sites, books and pages:
The Red Stone
For Sale On Amazon Also
Zoolin
Find Craig Smith on Twitter: Craig on Twitter
Find Craig Smith on Facebook: Craig Smith Author Page
Visit Craig's Blog: Craig's Blog
Thanks again Craig.
Today we are doing something a bit different today. It's time for a guest blog.
We are going to interview fantasy writer Craig Smith.
He is based in Paarl, South Africa and I threw 10 questions at him.
Let's see how he did.
1. How did you become a writer?
I've always had a very active imagination and made things up in my head from ever since I could
remember. Often bugging friends and family with the weird things I came up with. Around 19 years old I walked past my bookshelf and realized if all these people can make it so can I!
2. Any tips for would be authors?
Write about what interests you. Start off with short stories. It's a good way to learn the craft. Try
join a writing group. A more active one the better. Take their feedback to heart, but like with all advice take things with a pinch of salt.
3. Tell us about your latest book?
Zoolin Vale and the Chalice of Ringtar is my latest book. It was released in December 2010. It's a
quite a mouthful isn't it? It's a follow on from my first book The Red Stone
It's a fantasy adventure novel suitable for all ages, but
younger readers do seem to enjoy it the most. It has everything from
wizards, trolls, ogres to dragons in it. It's a good place for people
new to fantasy to start. And it should have a few new things to keep a
more experienced fantasy reader's attention.
4. I see you are also a avid blogger, what's the secret to blogging?
Engaging your audience. Give them something that will keep them coming
back for more. And if you can post samples of your work to help peopleget a better idea of who you are. And try post regularly, something
I'm still working on myself.
5. Can you give us 3 of your favourite websites and why?
I'm sure you won't be surprised when I say Twitter. A great place to meet like
minded people. Secondly I've started using some writing groups on
Linkedin. Every one there seems to be very friendly. And of course
Facebook. I used to be junkie, but now days mostly for networking with
other writers etc.
6. What do you do for fun?
I guess not the most exciting stuff to do,
but I like to watch movies, series and read. In addition enjoy quad
biking, roller coasters and having fun with friends. I'm also always
up for trying something new.
7. The beach or the countryside?
Mmm tough question. I like a good splash at the beach, but not a big fan of sand getting in everywhere!
Countryside is great for walks and spending some time away from the buzz of city life.
8. Favourite book and author and why?
The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien, because it captured my imagination and I've been an avid reader ever
since. If you're an LOTR fan and you haven't read the books or The Hobbit. I highly recommend that you do!
9. Favourite coffee shop?
Locally I would say Mugg and Bean. Great coffee and milkshakes, but I also love a Starbucks.
10. What's the secret to marketing your book?
That I'm still figuring out. It's a very tough market to crack. There are tons of other
writers out there and it can be hard to stand out from the crowd, FB,
Twitter, Blogs, and Youtube are great ways to get your work out there and
connect with potential readers.
Well that was extremely interesting getting into the mind of a writer.
Links to Craig's sites, books and pages:
The Red Stone
For Sale On Amazon Also
Zoolin
Find Craig Smith on Twitter: Craig on Twitter
Find Craig Smith on Facebook: Craig Smith Author Page
Visit Craig's Blog: Craig's Blog
Thanks again Craig.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
5 Tips On What To Do With Business Contacts
Greetings bloggers and readers welcome to another entry.
So you have all those business cards and don't know what to do with them now what?
Here are 5 tips to help you use those contacts to get you big business.
1. Find those business cards.
Yes we have all done it, been to the conference swopped business cards, come back to the office and dropped the business cards in the inbox or desk drawers. Now is the time to go find them all, you might even find notes you scribbled on them for business ideas. Sort them out and setup a business database of contacts or clients or prospects, call it what you want. Add their names, addresses, emails, telephone numbers and schedule times to call them and setup meetings.
2. Categorize your contacts.
Some of your contacts might not be able to help you but they may be able to help other business contacts you know. Make sure you know who does what and remember it the next time you are at a meeting with someone.
3. Email them newsletters.
Email your contacts and ask them if you can send them your free newsletters and add them to your database of newsletter subscribers. Keep them in the loop with your sales or specials.
4. Remember their important dates.
It's always a nice touch to send your contacts a card or greeting for important dates in their lives such as birthdays or anniversaries or religious days that are important to them.
5. Keep in touch.
Stay in touch with your contacts and meet regularly with them for a coffee. You never know they just might be able to put you in touch with that billion dollar contact.
Fly high, Fly free
Fred Felton
Falcon's Cove Consulting
Motivational Speaker & Biz Analyst & IT Consultant
email: falconscove@gmail.com
email to book Fred for a talk or to help you with your social media brand.
So you have all those business cards and don't know what to do with them now what?
Here are 5 tips to help you use those contacts to get you big business.
1. Find those business cards.
Yes we have all done it, been to the conference swopped business cards, come back to the office and dropped the business cards in the inbox or desk drawers. Now is the time to go find them all, you might even find notes you scribbled on them for business ideas. Sort them out and setup a business database of contacts or clients or prospects, call it what you want. Add their names, addresses, emails, telephone numbers and schedule times to call them and setup meetings.
2. Categorize your contacts.
Some of your contacts might not be able to help you but they may be able to help other business contacts you know. Make sure you know who does what and remember it the next time you are at a meeting with someone.
3. Email them newsletters.
Email your contacts and ask them if you can send them your free newsletters and add them to your database of newsletter subscribers. Keep them in the loop with your sales or specials.
4. Remember their important dates.
It's always a nice touch to send your contacts a card or greeting for important dates in their lives such as birthdays or anniversaries or religious days that are important to them.
5. Keep in touch.
Stay in touch with your contacts and meet regularly with them for a coffee. You never know they just might be able to put you in touch with that billion dollar contact.
Fly high, Fly free
Fred Felton
Falcon's Cove Consulting
Motivational Speaker & Biz Analyst & IT Consultant
email: falconscove@gmail.com
email to book Fred for a talk or to help you with your social media brand.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
5 Tips On How To Run A Bank
Greetings bloggers and readers. Welcome to another entry in my blog.
Today I am giving some advice to banks. These are big companies and sometimes they need some help.
By the way this advice works for any company that is in the business of having queues.
Today I visited two banks back to back and noticed some interesting things. It was the beginning of the month and after a long holiday there was a huge backlog.
Here are some tips to improve your services:
1. Open more tellers.
The floor manager should be keeping an eye on the what is happening in the main section of the bank. If they notice that the queue is going over 5 or 10 people new tellers should open. Simple as that.
2. Staff should not close when there are long queues.
Nothing irks a customer more when they have been waiting in a long queue to see one till just close. Keep working to clear the backlog. Simple.
3. Have a staff member at the front to assist clients.
It helps when you have a staff member at the front of the queue who greets you with a smile and directs you to the nearest teller.
4. Consider having different branches for different clients.
Banks should also consider having a separate branch for business clients and a separate branch for private clients or separate sections for these two types of clients.
5. Always remember that the customer is always right.
If a customer has to wait for long periods of time and pay huge amounts of bank charges they will very quickly close their accounts and move to banks that look after them.
Fly high, Fly free
Fred Felton
Falcon's Cove Consulting
Motivational Speaker & Biz Analyst & IT Consultant
email: falconscove@gmail.com
email to book Fred for one of his talks on Twitter or Social Networking or Blogging.
Today I am giving some advice to banks. These are big companies and sometimes they need some help.
By the way this advice works for any company that is in the business of having queues.
Today I visited two banks back to back and noticed some interesting things. It was the beginning of the month and after a long holiday there was a huge backlog.
Here are some tips to improve your services:
1. Open more tellers.
The floor manager should be keeping an eye on the what is happening in the main section of the bank. If they notice that the queue is going over 5 or 10 people new tellers should open. Simple as that.
2. Staff should not close when there are long queues.
Nothing irks a customer more when they have been waiting in a long queue to see one till just close. Keep working to clear the backlog. Simple.
3. Have a staff member at the front to assist clients.
It helps when you have a staff member at the front of the queue who greets you with a smile and directs you to the nearest teller.
4. Consider having different branches for different clients.
Banks should also consider having a separate branch for business clients and a separate branch for private clients or separate sections for these two types of clients.
5. Always remember that the customer is always right.
If a customer has to wait for long periods of time and pay huge amounts of bank charges they will very quickly close their accounts and move to banks that look after them.
Fly high, Fly free
Fred Felton
Falcon's Cove Consulting
Motivational Speaker & Biz Analyst & IT Consultant
email: falconscove@gmail.com
email to book Fred for one of his talks on Twitter or Social Networking or Blogging.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
10 Tips For Small Business Owners
Greetings readers and bloggers.
Welcome to another entry in my blog.
Today I focuss on small business owners. Here are some tips that can help you
become more productive with your business.
1. Use the diary in your cellphone.
Most cellphones today have diaries in them and you can sync your main diary with it and schedule your meetings on the go. If you have a blackberry it will even tell you the time you have available during the day. This is most valuable as a business owner because time is precious and you have to use it as best you can each day creatively.
2. Market your business.
When you are starting out you are going to have to shove your business name down peoples throats.
That means branding your car on the sides and even the back. When people sit in 2 hour traffic jams and stare at the car in front of them they just might see a business they need.
3. Give out those business cards.
Design some catchy business cards and give them out wherever you go, at networking events, conferences, coffee shops, wherever you go. They should clearly display your name, position, company, what you do, contact details, email, website, twitter username and maybe even your blog.
4. Advertise your business.
You will have to start advertising your business as well. That means advertising in publications or newspapers that your target market reads. If you have a small budget you can even advertise on free sites on the internet and place ads on the internet. Use your blog or website to advertise too.
5. Start a email newsletter.
Work on a simple email newsletter that you can send out to clients and potential clients. Get their permission and then email it to them weekly or monthly filled with tips that can help them and then offer your services. This is a proven sales strategy.
6. How do you answer the phone?
Well, how do you? Is it, Hi. or Ya or Hello (long pause as you wait if any telemarketer is going to hit you with a sales pitch for some new mobile phone.) Make sure that you treat each call as a potential sales call and when you answer your phone remember that you represent your business. So something good would be 'Hello, This Is John Smith from ABC Cleaners how can I help you?'
7. Use your invoices as sales options.
When you send out your invoices to clients don't forget to send out any new specials you have or new services you are providing.
8. Inbox, Outbox.
Make sure you keep a clean office and that means as bills or receipts or admin comes in it is handled promptly and filed in the right folders.
9. Email tips.
Have a good email address which represents your company name. Make sure you also have a good email signature at the end of your email with all your contact details and maybe a special you are running. File your emails in folders such as action, to do, next week, next month, clients. Set up whatever folders you want but just make sure you know what your system is and clear it monthly.
10. Network, network, network.
Attend as many networking events as you can from business meetings to conferences to exhibits.
They will help you out and meet new people, find out what they do, get interested in what they do and get a business card and give yours and in a day or two email them to set up a coffee meeting. Take it from there.
Well hope those tips help you out in your business and it leads to making your small business a big business :)
Contact me if you would like me to come by and show you more business tips.
Fly high, Fly Free
Fred Felton
Motivational Speaker & Biz Analyst & IT Consultant
Falcon's Cove Consulting
email: falconscove@gmail.com
email us to book Fred for a motivational talk or a talk on how to use Twitter for business.
Welcome to another entry in my blog.
Today I focuss on small business owners. Here are some tips that can help you
become more productive with your business.
1. Use the diary in your cellphone.
Most cellphones today have diaries in them and you can sync your main diary with it and schedule your meetings on the go. If you have a blackberry it will even tell you the time you have available during the day. This is most valuable as a business owner because time is precious and you have to use it as best you can each day creatively.
2. Market your business.
When you are starting out you are going to have to shove your business name down peoples throats.
That means branding your car on the sides and even the back. When people sit in 2 hour traffic jams and stare at the car in front of them they just might see a business they need.
3. Give out those business cards.
Design some catchy business cards and give them out wherever you go, at networking events, conferences, coffee shops, wherever you go. They should clearly display your name, position, company, what you do, contact details, email, website, twitter username and maybe even your blog.
4. Advertise your business.
You will have to start advertising your business as well. That means advertising in publications or newspapers that your target market reads. If you have a small budget you can even advertise on free sites on the internet and place ads on the internet. Use your blog or website to advertise too.
5. Start a email newsletter.
Work on a simple email newsletter that you can send out to clients and potential clients. Get their permission and then email it to them weekly or monthly filled with tips that can help them and then offer your services. This is a proven sales strategy.
6. How do you answer the phone?
Well, how do you? Is it, Hi. or Ya or Hello (long pause as you wait if any telemarketer is going to hit you with a sales pitch for some new mobile phone.) Make sure that you treat each call as a potential sales call and when you answer your phone remember that you represent your business. So something good would be 'Hello, This Is John Smith from ABC Cleaners how can I help you?'
7. Use your invoices as sales options.
When you send out your invoices to clients don't forget to send out any new specials you have or new services you are providing.
8. Inbox, Outbox.
Make sure you keep a clean office and that means as bills or receipts or admin comes in it is handled promptly and filed in the right folders.
9. Email tips.
Have a good email address which represents your company name. Make sure you also have a good email signature at the end of your email with all your contact details and maybe a special you are running. File your emails in folders such as action, to do, next week, next month, clients. Set up whatever folders you want but just make sure you know what your system is and clear it monthly.
10. Network, network, network.
Attend as many networking events as you can from business meetings to conferences to exhibits.
They will help you out and meet new people, find out what they do, get interested in what they do and get a business card and give yours and in a day or two email them to set up a coffee meeting. Take it from there.
Well hope those tips help you out in your business and it leads to making your small business a big business :)
Contact me if you would like me to come by and show you more business tips.
Fly high, Fly Free
Fred Felton
Motivational Speaker & Biz Analyst & IT Consultant
Falcon's Cove Consulting
email: falconscove@gmail.com
email us to book Fred for a motivational talk or a talk on how to use Twitter for business.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
20 Companies Worth Using In South Africa
Good day readers and bloggers.
Welcome to another entry in my blog.
Today I am looking at 20 companies that are worth doing business with in South Africa. You may not have heard of them but trust me they are worth your time.
This morning I was off to the Enterprise Development Expo that was held at Suncoast Casino Conference Centre. The Expo was hosted by eThekwini Municipality-Business Support, Tourism and Markets Unit.
At the expo we listened to 20 companies tell us about their companies and what services they provide.
It was truly inspiring to listen to them and the future of South Africa looks wonderful.
These companies are worth putting in your contact list.
1. Life Events (Product: Event Management & Productions)
They have experience in hosting big events at the ICC and music events, golf days etc.
Other services: Corporate events, Womens Day Events, Wellness Events. Social Development.
Contact Details: Priya Chetty
Tel: 031-464-8417
email: info@lifeevents.za.com
2. Ikhayelihle Cleaning Services (Product: Corporate Hygiene & cleaning service)
A very impressive cleaning service. Other services include: Healthcare and hygiene services. Garden services. Specialised Floor maintenance. Pest control services.
Contact Details: Thoko Mdluli
Tel: 031-312-0900
email: ikhayelihle@worldonline.co.za
website: www.ikhayelihle.co.za
3. SmartTrac (Product: Vehicle Tracking)
This company provides vehicle tracking, tracking of valuable items and even tracking of cellphones.
Contact: Shobna Ganasen
Tel: 084-401-3227
email: shobna@smartvision.co.za
website: www.smarttrac.co.za
4. Jakalase Communications (Product: Communications)
A company that deals in sound and event management for corporate events. Conference systems, Lighting.
Audio-Visual equipment.
Contact: Innoncent Khumalo
cell: 084-499-2606
email: jakalase@telkomsa.net
5. Mahlambazi Business Enterprises (Product: Office & Custom Furniture)
This company can provide you with custom furniture from chairs to desks for your home or office.
They even do restoring of old furniture.
Contact: Seline Mbambo
Cell: 072-156-7352
email: mahlambazi@webmail.co.za
6. Nto's Photo City (Product: Printing)
This company is based at Bridge City near Durban and specialises in Digital Printing, Banners,
T-Shirts, Overalls, Business Cards, Car Signage, Badges and Photography.
Contact: Ntokozo
Cell: 073-602-6845
email: ntokozomotloung@yahoo.com
7. Premeir BEE (Product: BEE Verification)
This company can help you with a BEE certificate for your company.
Contact: Kerry Maskell
Tel: 0861 438 233
email: info@premierbee.co.za
website: www.premierbee.co.za
8. Makhawini Recruitments (Product: HR Recruitment)
This company specialises in getting the right person for the right job.
Contact: Mthoko Miya
Tel: 031-301-5001
email: mthoko@makhawinir.co.za
9. Thuthukile Organisational Develoment Services (Product: Training)
This company can help you with Research Services, Consulting Services and Accreditation Programmes.
Contact: Ms Jabu Ntuli
Tel: 031-563-3107
email: jabu@tc.co.za
10. Human Asset Assessments (Product: Psychometric assessments)
This company can help with Assesments of your staff and with training and development.
Contact: Preshika Roopnarain
Cell: 072-840-4927
email: preshikar@durbanoncology.co.za
11. Mqwathi Communications (Product: IT Support & Infrastructure)
This company helps with all your IT support and needs.
Contact: Dikela Nyangiwe
Cell: 072-403-2731
email: dikela@mqwathicommunications.co.za
12. Afronic Data (Product: IT Training, Hardware & Consulting)
This company deals in IT Training and help with your computer hardware.
Contact: Siboniso Mtshali
cell: 083-237-8208
email: siboniso@afronicdata.co.za
13. The IT Clinic (Product: IT Training)
This company can help you with computer training in various sectors from sql to programming to
data analysis. They can also help you with checking that your staff are doing their work using
tailor made programs.
Contact: Sean Achim
Cell: 079-137-8556
email: sean@theitclinic.biz
14. Khanya Africa Networks (Product: IT Consulting, Planning & Support)
This company can help you with all your IT needs.
Contact: Mahluleli Nomtyala
cell: 073-149-8814
email: mahluleli@khanyaafrica.co.za
15. Website Factory (Product: Visual Communication & Marketing)
This company deals in Web Solutions, eMarketing, Branding, Publishing, Copy writing
mobile marketing, cellphone based website design and have relationships with the Durban Chamber,
Microsoft and the Black Management Forum.
Contact :Ayanda Madonsela
cell :083-587-8157
email: ayanda@websitefactory.co.za
website: www.websitefactory.co.za
16. Creative Leads Productions (Product: Marketing & Communications)
This company can help with Graphic Design, Website Design, Animation.
Contact: Sphe Mbhele
Cell: 072-058-6675
email: sphe@creativelead.co.za
web: www.creativelead.co.za
17. Zee Bee Freight and Logistics (Product: Freight & Logistices)
This company can help you with all your transport needs. They are very professional
and make sure they hire the right people. They transport freight, fuel, gas, cargo and much more.
Contact: Gugu Khumalo
cell: 082-217-2110
email: GKhumalo@zeebeefreight.co.za
18. Siyaya Surveillance (Product: Security Solutions)
This company can provide you with CCTV camera's and surveillance camera's for your company or
private residences or shopping malls or urban parks. They also had a new product you can use with a blackberry cellphone which allows you to watch a live feed of the camera on your blackberry.
So if you want to know what is going on in your home or office or warehouse this product is for you.
Contact: Hemanth Bindapersad
cell: 082-822-5563
email: hemanth@siyayacctv.co.za
web: www.siyayacctv.co.za
19. Gateway Services Africa (Product: Social Corporate Investment)
This company assists you in donating money to a good charity of your choice and they make sure
the money is well looked after and monitored. They also report back to you.
Donations made to Gateway Services Africa qualify for 25 BEE points and are tax deductible.
Contact: Karien Hunter
Cell: 083-449-2969
email: karien@amchunter.co.za
20. The Development House (Product: Rural Recruitment Platform)
This foundation helps unemployed people find work. They have a database of people that need work
and help lend a hand up to them. They are a non-profit organisation.
Contact: Darlene Menzies
Tel: 0861 763 279
email: darlene@tdh.co.za
web: www.tdhfoundation.org
Well that's quite a list. Feel free to forward this list onto other people who might need the services
of these 20 companies.
Fly high, Fly Free
Fred Felton
Falcon's Cove Consulting
Motivational Speaker & Biz Analyst & IT Consultant
email: falconscove@gmail.com
email to book Fred for a talk or social networking seminar for your business.
Welcome to another entry in my blog.
Today I am looking at 20 companies that are worth doing business with in South Africa. You may not have heard of them but trust me they are worth your time.
This morning I was off to the Enterprise Development Expo that was held at Suncoast Casino Conference Centre. The Expo was hosted by eThekwini Municipality-Business Support, Tourism and Markets Unit.
At the expo we listened to 20 companies tell us about their companies and what services they provide.
It was truly inspiring to listen to them and the future of South Africa looks wonderful.
These companies are worth putting in your contact list.
1. Life Events (Product: Event Management & Productions)
They have experience in hosting big events at the ICC and music events, golf days etc.
Other services: Corporate events, Womens Day Events, Wellness Events. Social Development.
Contact Details: Priya Chetty
Tel: 031-464-8417
email: info@lifeevents.za.com
2. Ikhayelihle Cleaning Services (Product: Corporate Hygiene & cleaning service)
A very impressive cleaning service. Other services include: Healthcare and hygiene services. Garden services. Specialised Floor maintenance. Pest control services.
Contact Details: Thoko Mdluli
Tel: 031-312-0900
email: ikhayelihle@worldonline.co.za
website: www.ikhayelihle.co.za
3. SmartTrac (Product: Vehicle Tracking)
This company provides vehicle tracking, tracking of valuable items and even tracking of cellphones.
Contact: Shobna Ganasen
Tel: 084-401-3227
email: shobna@smartvision.co.za
website: www.smarttrac.co.za
4. Jakalase Communications (Product: Communications)
A company that deals in sound and event management for corporate events. Conference systems, Lighting.
Audio-Visual equipment.
Contact: Innoncent Khumalo
cell: 084-499-2606
email: jakalase@telkomsa.net
5. Mahlambazi Business Enterprises (Product: Office & Custom Furniture)
This company can provide you with custom furniture from chairs to desks for your home or office.
They even do restoring of old furniture.
Contact: Seline Mbambo
Cell: 072-156-7352
email: mahlambazi@webmail.co.za
6. Nto's Photo City (Product: Printing)
This company is based at Bridge City near Durban and specialises in Digital Printing, Banners,
T-Shirts, Overalls, Business Cards, Car Signage, Badges and Photography.
Contact: Ntokozo
Cell: 073-602-6845
email: ntokozomotloung@yahoo.com
7. Premeir BEE (Product: BEE Verification)
This company can help you with a BEE certificate for your company.
Contact: Kerry Maskell
Tel: 0861 438 233
email: info@premierbee.co.za
website: www.premierbee.co.za
8. Makhawini Recruitments (Product: HR Recruitment)
This company specialises in getting the right person for the right job.
Contact: Mthoko Miya
Tel: 031-301-5001
email: mthoko@makhawinir.co.za
9. Thuthukile Organisational Develoment Services (Product: Training)
This company can help you with Research Services, Consulting Services and Accreditation Programmes.
Contact: Ms Jabu Ntuli
Tel: 031-563-3107
email: jabu@tc.co.za
10. Human Asset Assessments (Product: Psychometric assessments)
This company can help with Assesments of your staff and with training and development.
Contact: Preshika Roopnarain
Cell: 072-840-4927
email: preshikar@durbanoncology.co.za
11. Mqwathi Communications (Product: IT Support & Infrastructure)
This company helps with all your IT support and needs.
Contact: Dikela Nyangiwe
Cell: 072-403-2731
email: dikela@mqwathicommunications.co.za
12. Afronic Data (Product: IT Training, Hardware & Consulting)
This company deals in IT Training and help with your computer hardware.
Contact: Siboniso Mtshali
cell: 083-237-8208
email: siboniso@afronicdata.co.za
13. The IT Clinic (Product: IT Training)
This company can help you with computer training in various sectors from sql to programming to
data analysis. They can also help you with checking that your staff are doing their work using
tailor made programs.
Contact: Sean Achim
Cell: 079-137-8556
email: sean@theitclinic.biz
14. Khanya Africa Networks (Product: IT Consulting, Planning & Support)
This company can help you with all your IT needs.
Contact: Mahluleli Nomtyala
cell: 073-149-8814
email: mahluleli@khanyaafrica.co.za
15. Website Factory (Product: Visual Communication & Marketing)
This company deals in Web Solutions, eMarketing, Branding, Publishing, Copy writing
mobile marketing, cellphone based website design and have relationships with the Durban Chamber,
Microsoft and the Black Management Forum.
Contact :Ayanda Madonsela
cell :083-587-8157
email: ayanda@websitefactory.co.za
website: www.websitefactory.co.za
16. Creative Leads Productions (Product: Marketing & Communications)
This company can help with Graphic Design, Website Design, Animation.
Contact: Sphe Mbhele
Cell: 072-058-6675
email: sphe@creativelead.co.za
web: www.creativelead.co.za
17. Zee Bee Freight and Logistics (Product: Freight & Logistices)
This company can help you with all your transport needs. They are very professional
and make sure they hire the right people. They transport freight, fuel, gas, cargo and much more.
Contact: Gugu Khumalo
cell: 082-217-2110
email: GKhumalo@zeebeefreight.co.za
18. Siyaya Surveillance (Product: Security Solutions)
This company can provide you with CCTV camera's and surveillance camera's for your company or
private residences or shopping malls or urban parks. They also had a new product you can use with a blackberry cellphone which allows you to watch a live feed of the camera on your blackberry.
So if you want to know what is going on in your home or office or warehouse this product is for you.
Contact: Hemanth Bindapersad
cell: 082-822-5563
email: hemanth@siyayacctv.co.za
web: www.siyayacctv.co.za
19. Gateway Services Africa (Product: Social Corporate Investment)
This company assists you in donating money to a good charity of your choice and they make sure
the money is well looked after and monitored. They also report back to you.
Donations made to Gateway Services Africa qualify for 25 BEE points and are tax deductible.
Contact: Karien Hunter
Cell: 083-449-2969
email: karien@amchunter.co.za
20. The Development House (Product: Rural Recruitment Platform)
This foundation helps unemployed people find work. They have a database of people that need work
and help lend a hand up to them. They are a non-profit organisation.
Contact: Darlene Menzies
Tel: 0861 763 279
email: darlene@tdh.co.za
web: www.tdhfoundation.org
Well that's quite a list. Feel free to forward this list onto other people who might need the services
of these 20 companies.
Fly high, Fly Free
Fred Felton
Falcon's Cove Consulting
Motivational Speaker & Biz Analyst & IT Consultant
email: falconscove@gmail.com
email to book Fred for a talk or social networking seminar for your business.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
What are you willing to do?
Welcome readers and bloggers to another entry in my blog.
Today we discuss 'What are you willing to do?'
Well dear reader what are you willing to do to succeed?
I get asked this all the time, what is the secret to success?
Well it takes long hours of working and networking. It requires the discipline to do that extra work
or study for that other course while other people are out having a party or going for drinks.
It requires networking every week at least for 6 hours a week.
It also requires following up and setting up databases for your clients.
Then you have to make sure you send them newsletters and remind them of your specials.
Sometimes you even have to work weekends to succeed.
You have to be ready so that when somebody asks for your services you can help them instead of
going out and watching a movie.
You have to be in tune with the world so that you can see the opportunity and use it to succeed.
Surround yourself with positive people and the success will come.
It's only a matter of time.
Fly high, Fly free
Fred Felton
MC & Voice Over Artist & Motivational Speaker
Biz Analyst
IT Consultant
email: falconscove@gmail.com
email to book Fred Felton for a seminar or talk.
now also taking bookings for talks on Twitter for your business.
Today we discuss 'What are you willing to do?'
Well dear reader what are you willing to do to succeed?
I get asked this all the time, what is the secret to success?
Well it takes long hours of working and networking. It requires the discipline to do that extra work
or study for that other course while other people are out having a party or going for drinks.
It requires networking every week at least for 6 hours a week.
It also requires following up and setting up databases for your clients.
Then you have to make sure you send them newsletters and remind them of your specials.
Sometimes you even have to work weekends to succeed.
You have to be ready so that when somebody asks for your services you can help them instead of
going out and watching a movie.
You have to be in tune with the world so that you can see the opportunity and use it to succeed.
Surround yourself with positive people and the success will come.
It's only a matter of time.
Fly high, Fly free
Fred Felton
MC & Voice Over Artist & Motivational Speaker
Biz Analyst
IT Consultant
email: falconscove@gmail.com
email to book Fred Felton for a seminar or talk.
now also taking bookings for talks on Twitter for your business.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Review of free082sms.co.za
Greeting readers and bloggers.
I have been asked to do a review of the site free082sms
This is a site which enables you to send free sms's from your pc to any mobile phone in SA.
It covers Vodacom, MTN and CellC.
When you visit the site it is pretty easy to understand.
Everything is centered in the middle of the screen.
You select your cellphone provider, I used Vodacom and log in with your username and password that you use
on your provider site.
You then type your message, you get 431 characters to tell your story.
You then type in the Vodacom cellphone number.
In testing the sms came through no problem with no issues.
You can also contact them on twitter on @Free082SMS
A nifty site with some great options if you find yourself short of airtime and need to contact somebody in a hurry.
You can send 20 free sms's with the Vodacom option every day.
MTN allows you 5 free sms's every day.
CellC allows you 5 free sms's every day.
You can also use your email address to send 3 emails to a Vodacom Sms every day.
So when your budget is tight this is the site to use to send sms's Free082Sms
Fly high, Fly Free
Fred Felton
Motivational Speaker & IT Consultant & Biz Analyst
email: falconscove@gmail.com
email to book Fred Felton for a talk or seminar.
new Twitter Talks now available.
I have been asked to do a review of the site free082sms
This is a site which enables you to send free sms's from your pc to any mobile phone in SA.
It covers Vodacom, MTN and CellC.
When you visit the site it is pretty easy to understand.
Everything is centered in the middle of the screen.
You select your cellphone provider, I used Vodacom and log in with your username and password that you use
on your provider site.
You then type your message, you get 431 characters to tell your story.
You then type in the Vodacom cellphone number.
In testing the sms came through no problem with no issues.
You can also contact them on twitter on @Free082SMS
A nifty site with some great options if you find yourself short of airtime and need to contact somebody in a hurry.
You can send 20 free sms's with the Vodacom option every day.
MTN allows you 5 free sms's every day.
CellC allows you 5 free sms's every day.
You can also use your email address to send 3 emails to a Vodacom Sms every day.
So when your budget is tight this is the site to use to send sms's Free082Sms
Fly high, Fly Free
Fred Felton
Motivational Speaker & IT Consultant & Biz Analyst
email: falconscove@gmail.com
email to book Fred Felton for a talk or seminar.
new Twitter Talks now available.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
The Magic of Theatre
Greetings readers and bloggers.
Welcome to another entry in my blog.
Today I am talking about a new Theatre Company that is starting up in the Durban area.
Yesterday I was watching a wonderful show at St Clements Coffee Shop and was once again
transported into the magical world of theatre and how especially with audience participation it can take
you to wonderful places using your imagination.
After the show we were introduced to a new Theatre Company that is starting in the Durban area.
Now it is always wonderful to see a new Theatre company open. Someone who is willing to take a
chance and see where it leads.
We were joined by producer / director Maurice Podbrey who will launch this new company with
Bheki Mkhwana. The company is called Just In Time Productions.
They are starting with 3 shows at the Loft Playhouse Theatre from 5 April to 24 April 2011.
The 3 plays for the launch are Sitting Around the Fire (Tues 5 - Sat 9 April)
A Plague Of Heroes (Tues 12 - Sat 16 April)
and Thembalethu - Tshepang. (Tues 19 - Sat 23 April)
Bookings are at Computicket.
I wish this theatre company the best and it is always marvellous to watch something new start up.
I hope they go from strength to strength.
You too can go from strength to strength. So if you are thinking of starting that business now is the time
just like this theatre company.
Because if they can do it so can you.
Fly high, Fly Free
Fred Felton
MC, Motivational Speaker & Biz Analyst & IT Consultant
email: falconscove@gmail.com
email to book Fred Felton for a talk or seminar.
Welcome to another entry in my blog.
Today I am talking about a new Theatre Company that is starting up in the Durban area.
Yesterday I was watching a wonderful show at St Clements Coffee Shop and was once again
transported into the magical world of theatre and how especially with audience participation it can take
you to wonderful places using your imagination.
After the show we were introduced to a new Theatre Company that is starting in the Durban area.
Now it is always wonderful to see a new Theatre company open. Someone who is willing to take a
chance and see where it leads.
We were joined by producer / director Maurice Podbrey who will launch this new company with
Bheki Mkhwana. The company is called Just In Time Productions.
They are starting with 3 shows at the Loft Playhouse Theatre from 5 April to 24 April 2011.
The 3 plays for the launch are Sitting Around the Fire (Tues 5 - Sat 9 April)
A Plague Of Heroes (Tues 12 - Sat 16 April)
and Thembalethu - Tshepang. (Tues 19 - Sat 23 April)
Bookings are at Computicket.
I wish this theatre company the best and it is always marvellous to watch something new start up.
I hope they go from strength to strength.
You too can go from strength to strength. So if you are thinking of starting that business now is the time
just like this theatre company.
Because if they can do it so can you.
Fly high, Fly Free
Fred Felton
MC, Motivational Speaker & Biz Analyst & IT Consultant
email: falconscove@gmail.com
email to book Fred Felton for a talk or seminar.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
10 Websites Worth Checking Out
Good day bloggers and readers.
Today I thought I would introduce you to 10 Websites that are worth checking out.
I have included links to them so you can click on the link from my blog.
Okay, let's get started.
1. Crowdbooster
A wonderful site if you use social networking sites like Twitter. It gives you fantastic stats on your
tweets and tells you when it is best to send them out. It even sends you emails on what is working and what is not with your tweets. Fantastic.
2. Mediafire
A superb site for file hosting or uploading files onto the internet. Wonderful if you can't send huge files as email attachements. You just upload to this site and send the link in a email. You can also share the link with social network sites. Also a wonderful site if you want to back up important documents. They are saved forever in your account on the site. No more backing up every day or week or month.
3. Garfield
Need a laugh. It's always good to read Garfield's comic strip. Loads of fun stuff on here and even
e-cards to send to friends and family. a great site.
4. Polldaddy
A good site if you need a poll or need to take a survey. The wonderful part about it is it integrates
with your wordpress site if you are running a blog.
5. Fiverr
An interesting site. People offering work and offering to do work for $5. Lots of different work as well.
Integrates with Facebook as well.
6. Twittervision
A wondeful site. Someday this might replace television. If you have nothing to do take a look at this site. It shows you all the tweets from around the world and integrates the world map first. Fantastic site. It's amazing what different people from around the world tweet about and tweetpic about.
7. Author Central From Amazon
A excellent site brought to you by Amazon. This site is perfect for author's who have books for sale on amazon. It helps with sales, stats and keeping in touch with fans. A wonderful site to promote your work and upload your bio and useful info for readers. You can also tell your fans where next you will be for book launces, events, readings etc. A great service from Amazon. Every writer should integrate this into their site.
8. A word a day
A good site for you to increase your vocabulary. Sign up for the email and you get a new word everyday and it also shows you where the word originated and interesting facts on it. Marvellous.
9. Poets Pages
An interesting site if you like publishing your own poetry and networking with some other poets from around the world. Sign up and upload your poems.
10. Tumblr
I think this site might be the next big thing. Part blog, part messaging site, part writing site, part photo site.
A very simple site and so easy to use. Lots of people use it as a blog, some for messages, some to show their artworks. So what are you waiting for. Jump right in.
Well that's 10 websites that should keep you busy. Hope you enjoy them.
Fly high, Fly free
Fred Felton
Motivational Speaker & IT Consultant & Biz Analyst
email: falconscove@gmail.com
email to book Fred for a talk or seminar.
Today I thought I would introduce you to 10 Websites that are worth checking out.
I have included links to them so you can click on the link from my blog.
Okay, let's get started.
1. Crowdbooster
A wonderful site if you use social networking sites like Twitter. It gives you fantastic stats on your
tweets and tells you when it is best to send them out. It even sends you emails on what is working and what is not with your tweets. Fantastic.
2. Mediafire
A superb site for file hosting or uploading files onto the internet. Wonderful if you can't send huge files as email attachements. You just upload to this site and send the link in a email. You can also share the link with social network sites. Also a wonderful site if you want to back up important documents. They are saved forever in your account on the site. No more backing up every day or week or month.
3. Garfield
Need a laugh. It's always good to read Garfield's comic strip. Loads of fun stuff on here and even
e-cards to send to friends and family. a great site.
4. Polldaddy
A good site if you need a poll or need to take a survey. The wonderful part about it is it integrates
with your wordpress site if you are running a blog.
5. Fiverr
An interesting site. People offering work and offering to do work for $5. Lots of different work as well.
Integrates with Facebook as well.
6. Twittervision
A wondeful site. Someday this might replace television. If you have nothing to do take a look at this site. It shows you all the tweets from around the world and integrates the world map first. Fantastic site. It's amazing what different people from around the world tweet about and tweetpic about.
7. Author Central From Amazon
A excellent site brought to you by Amazon. This site is perfect for author's who have books for sale on amazon. It helps with sales, stats and keeping in touch with fans. A wonderful site to promote your work and upload your bio and useful info for readers. You can also tell your fans where next you will be for book launces, events, readings etc. A great service from Amazon. Every writer should integrate this into their site.
8. A word a day
A good site for you to increase your vocabulary. Sign up for the email and you get a new word everyday and it also shows you where the word originated and interesting facts on it. Marvellous.
9. Poets Pages
An interesting site if you like publishing your own poetry and networking with some other poets from around the world. Sign up and upload your poems.
10. Tumblr
I think this site might be the next big thing. Part blog, part messaging site, part writing site, part photo site.
A very simple site and so easy to use. Lots of people use it as a blog, some for messages, some to show their artworks. So what are you waiting for. Jump right in.
Well that's 10 websites that should keep you busy. Hope you enjoy them.
Fly high, Fly free
Fred Felton
Motivational Speaker & IT Consultant & Biz Analyst
email: falconscove@gmail.com
email to book Fred for a talk or seminar.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
10 Writing Tips
So you want to do some writing or write that book. Here are 10 tips designed to get you writing.
1. Start it.
So you wanted to write that book about that idea you had in your head. Well sit down and write it.
It's going to stay in your head till you sit down and write it. No sense thinking and ruminating and asking others for their opinions. Write it.
2. Read a lot, Write a lot - Stephen King.
Yes the master of writing gave this advice. You have to read a great deal of books and write a lot.
Sit down and write everyday as much as you can.
3. Set up a schedule.
Every morning try this schedule. Wake up and do some sort of exercise like going to gym or jogging. Have your breakfast and then write from 9am - 4pm. With a break in between for lunch. Keep writing till you have completed that book or poem or short story.
4. Enter competitions.
This is a wonderful way to get noticed and get a publishing deal. Keep your eyes open for short story competitions or competitions for novels. These are wonderful because they have deadlines and they force you to write towards a deadline.
5. Get opinions.
Once you have finished your first draft show it to your family and friends and a editor. Get as much opinion as you can and if necessary do some changes to make it better.
6. Get it out there.
When you have finished it send it off to as many publishers as you can. Sometimes you might have to send it off to 100 publishers just to get your foot in the door. Keep at it. Persistence pays off.
7. The self-publishing option.
You might also consider publishing it yourself and finding a printer to print it for you. Arrange with a bookshop to have your launch there. Advertise it in the papers, invite the press and your friends and people who might be interested in the book. Do the same sort of launch around the country and even internationally.
8. E-books
Another option is to publish it as an e-book. Sites like amazon.com let you convert your book easily to be read on the kindle device. Sites like tinypay.me are wonderful in that you can set up your own little bookshop and sell your books online 24/7.
9. Use social networking to market it.
In this day and age of twitter, facebook, linkedin, myspace and other social networking sites you can use these to market your books and network with publishers, writers and your fans. Market your book daily on these sites, offer writing tips and keep marketing your books.
10. Persistence pays off.
Keep at it. You can only write what you know. So write about your experiences in life. Everyone has a wonderful story in them. Observe people, you learn a lot. Read the great writers and keep writing.
Wishing you all the best.
Hope to see your book on the bestseller list soon :)
Fly high, Fly Free
Fred Felton
Motivational Speaker & Author & IT Consultant & Biz Analyst
email: falconscove@gmail.com
email to book Fred Felton for a talk or seminar countrywide.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Why you should use Twitter.
Good day readers and bloggers.
Welcome to another entry in my world.
Today I am looking at Twitter that wonderful social networking tool and why you should use it.
Twitter has exploded onto the internet and gains momentum like a snowball as it rolls along getting bigger
and bigger. Part messaging system, part news source, part anything. It manages to adapt and change
as life needs it.
If you are active on twitter and constantly view your timeline you can learn some amazing things.
A photographer based in the Cape might be looking for somebody to take over a job for him
that he cannot do. If you are a photographer and you see this tweet you can contact him
and within seconds get a new client. How cool is that!
There are millions of business opportunities out there waiting for you in Twitterland.
Lets look at the basics first. When you sign up you start with a username.
Now think it through before you type in your username.
You don't want a username that is difficult or full of numbers.
Either choose your name or the name of your brand or company.
Select a good picture of you as well.
In your profile write what you do and what you like doing.
Have a link to your website and your business address.
Select some people or companies to follow and look for some of your friends on twitter as well.
Look for contacts that are relevant to your business as well and add them.
In Twitter you have 140 characters to say something.
This is why Twitter has been described as a micro-blog.
It is also a mini-website for you.
So once you are live you have a mini-website for you or your company.
Make sure your tweets are interesting, informative and sometimes even funny.
Learn how to use hashtags. Remember your tweets represent you or your brand.
Enjoy it and have fun with it. The more people you add to your timeline the more
fun it becomes.
There's the link so jump right in
Twitter
Fly high, Fly free
Fred Felton
Motivational Speaker, Biz Analyst, IT Consultant
email: falconscove@gmail.com
twitter: @fredfelton
email to book Fred for a motivational talk or Twitter talk.
Welcome to another entry in my world.
Today I am looking at Twitter that wonderful social networking tool and why you should use it.
Twitter has exploded onto the internet and gains momentum like a snowball as it rolls along getting bigger
and bigger. Part messaging system, part news source, part anything. It manages to adapt and change
as life needs it.
If you are active on twitter and constantly view your timeline you can learn some amazing things.
A photographer based in the Cape might be looking for somebody to take over a job for him
that he cannot do. If you are a photographer and you see this tweet you can contact him
and within seconds get a new client. How cool is that!
There are millions of business opportunities out there waiting for you in Twitterland.
Lets look at the basics first. When you sign up you start with a username.
Now think it through before you type in your username.
You don't want a username that is difficult or full of numbers.
Either choose your name or the name of your brand or company.
Select a good picture of you as well.
In your profile write what you do and what you like doing.
Have a link to your website and your business address.
Select some people or companies to follow and look for some of your friends on twitter as well.
Look for contacts that are relevant to your business as well and add them.
In Twitter you have 140 characters to say something.
This is why Twitter has been described as a micro-blog.
It is also a mini-website for you.
So once you are live you have a mini-website for you or your company.
Make sure your tweets are interesting, informative and sometimes even funny.
Learn how to use hashtags. Remember your tweets represent you or your brand.
Enjoy it and have fun with it. The more people you add to your timeline the more
fun it becomes.
There's the link so jump right in
Fly high, Fly free
Fred Felton
Motivational Speaker, Biz Analyst, IT Consultant
email: falconscove@gmail.com
twitter: @fredfelton
email to book Fred for a motivational talk or Twitter talk.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
What is it that drives you?
Good day bloggers and readers.
Welcome to another entry in my blog.
What is it that drives you? Why do you get up every morning and do what you do?
Are you one of the lucky few that gets up every day and loves what they do?
Or are you one of the many who just does a job just so that you can cover the rent and expenses.
Do you sit in your office wondering what you are doing on this planet?
Are you just counting the hours till home town?
Do you remember way back to when you were in school and the teacher asked you what you
wanted to be when you grew up? Remember how your eyes lit up and you thought of being
a movie star or doctor or architect or whatever it is your dream was.
Perhaps it's time to sit down with yourself and see where you are in life.
Are you happy doing what you are doing for a career?
Perhaps it's time to follow your life calling and go after that dream.
Set some goals for this year, 5 years and 10 years and set about chasing your dream.
Fantastic things can happen when you do what you love doing.
Fly high, Fly Free
Fred Felton
Motivational Speaker - Biz Analyst - IT Consultant
email: falconscove@gmail.com
email to book Fred Felton for a talk or seminar on motivation, twitter or marketing online.
Welcome to another entry in my blog.
What is it that drives you? Why do you get up every morning and do what you do?
Are you one of the lucky few that gets up every day and loves what they do?
Or are you one of the many who just does a job just so that you can cover the rent and expenses.
Do you sit in your office wondering what you are doing on this planet?
Are you just counting the hours till home town?
Do you remember way back to when you were in school and the teacher asked you what you
wanted to be when you grew up? Remember how your eyes lit up and you thought of being
a movie star or doctor or architect or whatever it is your dream was.
Perhaps it's time to sit down with yourself and see where you are in life.
Are you happy doing what you are doing for a career?
Perhaps it's time to follow your life calling and go after that dream.
Set some goals for this year, 5 years and 10 years and set about chasing your dream.
Fantastic things can happen when you do what you love doing.
Fly high, Fly Free
Fred Felton
Motivational Speaker - Biz Analyst - IT Consultant
email: falconscove@gmail.com
email to book Fred Felton for a talk or seminar on motivation, twitter or marketing online.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
When bad service can cost your company big time!
Good day bloggers and readers.
Welcome to another entry in my life.
Are you a business owner? Are you passionate about giving your clients 100%.
Do you ensure your clients get the best service? You should be. Otherwise it could cost you.
Today I went into a supermarket looking for a storage box that was on special. Follow me if you will down this weird tunnel that is a supermarket. You must understand that for most of us we take our goods, buy them and walk out. However a supermarket is filled full of staff and intricacies that you and I do not even think about.
So I went looking down the aisle for this box and finally found it. Big surprise no bar code or price on it.
What a surprise. Off we go to the section where the manager is. No manager. Had to ask a staff member to find him. Are you with me so far? Manager arrives and calls another staff member. We have to take it to another staff member when we pay for our goods. I buy all that I need and proceed to the checkout and start to pay and call the lady who I am supposed to call. With me so far?
The lady comes and she has to call another lady. The other lady has to go get some keys and a code pad she fills in the code, it doesn't go through. The queue is building. You all with me so far? She goes away in search of another code. Nothing is communicated to me I must just read peoples minds.
The lady comes back and tries another code. We hold our breath. It doesn't go through. The lady gives up and walks away. I must now mind read that they cannot sell me the item.
This is a big supermarket.
I leave without the box.
Now lets take a look at this huge faux pas.
Here are some good management tips if you just want to own a supermarket.
1. As a manager you should walk down each aisle each morning to make sure all items are in the right place and have prices on them.
2. Always make sure somebody is at the manager's desk. Impressions count.
3. Communicate with your customers.
4. Make your systems easy to operate. It should be easy for a supervisor to turn a key or type in a override
code and punch in whatever code or price they need. I bet there's an app for that if not start a business.
5. Communicate with your customers.
Now this did not cost this supermarket much but what if I walked in there to spend over R1 million rand.
Do you think it might cost them then?
Think about it!
Make sure your company gives outstanding service or it could cost you big time!
Fly High, Fly Free
Fred Felton
Motivational Speaker & Business Analyst & I.T. Consultant & Writer
email: falconscove@gmail.com
email to book Fred Felton for a talk or seminar anywhere on the planet.
Welcome to another entry in my life.
Are you a business owner? Are you passionate about giving your clients 100%.
Do you ensure your clients get the best service? You should be. Otherwise it could cost you.
Today I went into a supermarket looking for a storage box that was on special. Follow me if you will down this weird tunnel that is a supermarket. You must understand that for most of us we take our goods, buy them and walk out. However a supermarket is filled full of staff and intricacies that you and I do not even think about.
So I went looking down the aisle for this box and finally found it. Big surprise no bar code or price on it.
What a surprise. Off we go to the section where the manager is. No manager. Had to ask a staff member to find him. Are you with me so far? Manager arrives and calls another staff member. We have to take it to another staff member when we pay for our goods. I buy all that I need and proceed to the checkout and start to pay and call the lady who I am supposed to call. With me so far?
The lady comes and she has to call another lady. The other lady has to go get some keys and a code pad she fills in the code, it doesn't go through. The queue is building. You all with me so far? She goes away in search of another code. Nothing is communicated to me I must just read peoples minds.
The lady comes back and tries another code. We hold our breath. It doesn't go through. The lady gives up and walks away. I must now mind read that they cannot sell me the item.
This is a big supermarket.
I leave without the box.
Now lets take a look at this huge faux pas.
Here are some good management tips if you just want to own a supermarket.
1. As a manager you should walk down each aisle each morning to make sure all items are in the right place and have prices on them.
2. Always make sure somebody is at the manager's desk. Impressions count.
3. Communicate with your customers.
4. Make your systems easy to operate. It should be easy for a supervisor to turn a key or type in a override
code and punch in whatever code or price they need. I bet there's an app for that if not start a business.
5. Communicate with your customers.
Now this did not cost this supermarket much but what if I walked in there to spend over R1 million rand.
Do you think it might cost them then?
Think about it!
Make sure your company gives outstanding service or it could cost you big time!
Fly High, Fly Free
Fred Felton
Motivational Speaker & Business Analyst & I.T. Consultant & Writer
email: falconscove@gmail.com
email to book Fred Felton for a talk or seminar anywhere on the planet.
Friday, January 21, 2011
What Are You Up To This Weekend?
Welcome Bloggers.
The weekend is upon us and what are you up to?
Are you simply going to lie in bed all weekend and catch up on sleep?
Here are some things you can try.
1. Take your family for a picnic to a place like the Botanic Gardens.
2. Go to the beach for the day.
3. Go inland for a drive to greener pastures.
4. Work on that book you want to publish.
5. Go out for a wonderful lunch.
6. Catch some new music.
7. Go watch that movie you wanted to see.
8. Take in some artworks at the gallery.
9. Visit a new town for the day.
10. Read a new book.
Fly high, Fly free
Fred Felton
Author & Motivational Speaker.
email: falconscove@gmail.com
call or email to book Fred Felton for a talk or seminar anywhere on the planet.
The weekend is upon us and what are you up to?
Are you simply going to lie in bed all weekend and catch up on sleep?
Here are some things you can try.
1. Take your family for a picnic to a place like the Botanic Gardens.
2. Go to the beach for the day.
3. Go inland for a drive to greener pastures.
4. Work on that book you want to publish.
5. Go out for a wonderful lunch.
6. Catch some new music.
7. Go watch that movie you wanted to see.
8. Take in some artworks at the gallery.
9. Visit a new town for the day.
10. Read a new book.
Fly high, Fly free
Fred Felton
Author & Motivational Speaker.
email: falconscove@gmail.com
call or email to book Fred Felton for a talk or seminar anywhere on the planet.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
First Motivational Tip
Hello all
Welcome to my first entry. I am Mr Motivator. A motivational speaker in
the Umhlanga Rocks and South Africa area.
Today I want you to focus on the positive.
My phone line went out and I had to report it. Instead of getting all angry I focussed
on the positive went in to the shop reported the problem and believed that it would be fixed soon.
Hey presto fixed in a couple of hours.
So be positive, think positive and focus on the life you want to create
and follow your dreams.
Get out there and build the future you want.
Fly high, fly free
Fred Felton
Motivational Speaker
email: falconscove@gmail.com
website: http://tinypay.me/1CIdRW
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