Personal Experience & 10-Year Review Multifocal Refractive Lens Exchange Review: 10 Years On My full diary of Multifocal Refractive Lens Exchange surgery at Optegra Eye Hospital — and what a decade of perfect vision taught me about high-stakes decisions. Originally published April 2016 10-Year update · June 2026 By Ian Dickson 10Years · 20/20 “One of the best decisions I have ever made — and…
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50 Ways to Grow your Business
50 WAYS to GROW your Business Business Owners… There are 50 days until 2025…… 50 DAYS – 50 WAYS! Here’s 50 things you could do between now and then.I’m confident there is a little gem or two in here you hadn’t thought of…YOUR FREE DOWNLOADABLE PDF VERSION IS HERE Review Last Year’s Successes. Look at what worked last holiday season and plan similar promotions or…
Why YOU should be BLOGGING more often!
Why YOU should be BLOGGING more often! If you are a business owner, here are just a few reasons why you really should consider writing a 350-500 word blog article every week for your website. Blogging is a versatile and powerful tool for business owners, just like you to reach out and engage with their target audience, improve their online presence, and drive business growth….
40 Fabulous Marketing Ideas for you Business.
40 FABULOUS MARKETING and lead generating ideas for your business. Check out these simple, easy to implement lead generating ideas for your business. Get your FREE PDF version here. 1. Networking Events and Trade Shows. Networking events and trade shows provide opportunities for businesses to connect with industry professionals, potential partners, and customers. These events often feature exhibitions, presentations, and panel discussions where companies can…
5 Ways to Grow a Business
5 Ways to Grow Your Small Business 5 Ways to Grow a Business – Nowadays, it is relatively easy to establish a business. The challenge for small businesses in the UK, however is to grow and thrive. The Telegraph claims that one of the reasons why small businesses are struggling to grow is because owners find it hard to identify the right type of finance that will…
What Great Leaders Never Say or Do!
Great Leaders! I have been fortunate enough to be exposed to some world-class leadership training over the years. From 1978 as an excited 18-year-old working as a Metropolitan Police Officer, to a leadership mentoring course at the world renowned Sandhurst Royal Military Academy in 2002. Leadership is a dynamic art that requires a unique set of skills and qualities. Great leaders inspire, motivate, and guide…
Leading Change – How to Lead Through Uncertainty.
Leading change is a crucial aspect of leadership. Whether it’s a change in market conditions, organizational structure, or team dynamics, leaders must be able to guide their team through uncertainty while maintaining morale and productivity. In this article, we will explore some strategies that leaders can use to navigate change effectively. Acknowledge the uncertainty. The first step in navigating change is to acknowledge the uncertainty…
The SPEED of TRUST – Great read by S. Covey.
“The Speed of Trust” is a book by Stephen M.R. Covey that explores the pivotal role trust plays in personal and professional relationships. The book emphasizes the idea that trust is not merely a social virtue, but a critical economic driver that impacts both speed and cost in all areas of life and business. TRUST plays a crucial role in any leaders aspirations for success. Without trust…
In business when you are pushed how far do you jump?
It was circa 2004 when I was working part time as office admin for a large international IT company while completing my beauty training in the evening, when my boss said “Why don’t you stick to your beauty stuff instead,” because I’d made an error on a spreadsheet (still hate those pesky little squares), she totally belittled me and made it sound that being a…
The importance of being OMNIPRESENT
OMNIPRESENCE – Adjective Widely or constantly encountered; widespread. The ability to be present anywhere and everywhere. I have recently been doing some presentation work on the importance of being OMNIPRESENT as we move towards recovery in 2021 and beyond. With a transition coming from doing our business online for the last 18 months to enjoying the opportunity to working offline again, I believe we have…