Government borrowing falls for third month in a row..... good news. http://ping.fm/O9z8k

GDP revised up: British economy surprises with faster growth : http://ping.fm/XMJ6h

Spain reduces deficit... Euro recovers ... according to press websites. But Euro recovery not coroborated by Reuters yet??

Are you hoping to GROW your BUSINESS in 2012? If so, check out http://ping.fm/xFfVT

“Marriage is a wonderful invention; but, then again, so is a bicycle repair kit.” Billy Connolly

.....Are banks really that bad?....... Bob Francis comments : http://ping.fm/4Ce50

....Closer monetary union in Europe? Have Merkel and Sarkozy not seen the light? They are digging their own hole.

Euro problems are down to those within the currency. Not those outside.

((ºJº))

"Turn off your mind, relax and float downstream"... John Lennon, killed 31 years ago today.

I'm thinking of entering the Turner Prize next year. After, I must be able to do better than this years effort!

Remembering John Lennon - 31 years ago shot by a maniac.

Reducing CO2 emissions? http://ping.fm/JRptQ

Every week it amazes me how gullible and ill informed the English public are, as demonstrated on Question Time. Is it our media influence?

Levels of tact.... Diplomatic : Tactful : Careless : Erratic : Foot in Mouth : Clarkson

Come on Fulham and Stoke!

Robust cash management for SME survival : http://ping.fm/HKH4J

Shame on you if you are striking today.

Its been a long, long, long time,............ remembering the great George Harrison.

Scan not a friend with a microscopic glass, you know his thoughts, so let his foibles pass......

10 years since the music died...... remembering George Harrison.

Share a thought for Gary Speed and his family. So sad.

Inspirational Growth : http://ping.fm/b5yx2

Unison are well out of order. Public Sector strikes not justified - perhaps Civil Servants should see how green their grass is.

Finally, after all these years, the Duke of Edinburgh says something sensible, regarding futile over subsidised giant wind turbines.

...and so ends another week. But I can put 'hand on heart' and say my Clients have benefited from my input!

How customer insight can improve customer loyalty, sales and profit - by Bob Francis : http://ping.fm/qqtFq

Blatter --- or Blatherer?

Jesus Christ spotted on dog’s butt - http://ping.fm/4hFHu

Sense of humour? Read the bio, then play the music! http://ping.fm/1wllg

Never has entrepreneurial skills been so important. Selling is the key to the world's financial woes. http://ping.fm/QNq33

Abramovich says US$1m is not enough to live on... try telling that to Chelsea FC Season Ticket holders paying over inflated prices.

Hurry ... Export workshop ... Farnborough ... 15th Nov ... limited places left ... http://ping.fm/d68lU

No to 70 million - e-petitions http://ping.fm/Iiqad

Wow ..... what a great message.... http://ping.fm/2l7t2

Wishing 'arry Redknapp a speedy recovery.

Inconclusive report on gas extraction & tremors off Lancashire should not stop this exploration in our energy negative society.

Collaborate 2 Innovate - a really worthwhile business event today in Winchester.

Apple Corp take action against small German Cafe over logo. Remember Apple STOLE their identity from John, George, Paul & Ringo. Two faced?

Export workshop - Growing in NEW markets - 15th Nov, Farnborough - limited places left. http://ping.fm/yobAZ

Good job the Queen does not fly Qantas!

Back from Holiday - canal boat on Trent & Mersey canal. 6 days of sunshine - wow - late October!

I had the "Stanford Who's Who" on the phone yesterday. A total scam I am told.....? Seems to be corroborated as a scam on line.

Business Growth discussion point : http://ping.fm/iBD6d*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1&trk=NUS_QSTN-q_title

Limited places left at Farnborough for Export companies. 15th Nov '11. http://ping.fm/c2CoD

John Bon Jovi announces new restaurant on the day Gaddafi eliminated. Coincidence? I'm not going to eat there!

Support & vote for this charity : http://ping.fm/P7LdB

Sunshine for the next week please as I cruise along the Trent & Mersey canal in a long boat.

Export ? Come along to an interactive workshop in Farnborough, 15th November. http://ping.fm/xaZAt

SGBA & Farnborough Aerospace Consortia (FAC) link up to bring an Export workshop to the SME sector. http://ping.fm/vZckM

Wow, 4 SME clients in one day, and I left all of them happy! Lets keep the economy rolling!

Off to Hampshire Business Conference in Winchester.

First class exhibition yesterday, Energy Solutions at Olympia. Shame the A3 & M3 and Tubes misbehaved. A long day!

Spare a thought for Harry Moseley aged 11, who sadly passed away. A real little hero.

Small Business? Free online assessment tool. http://ping.fm/l8wiP

Export workshop, Farnborough 15th November, limited places left. http://ping.fm/h9W9N

What does Dr Rowan Williams believe he'll achieve by meeting murderous Mugabe? This will only bring credence to this evil dictator.

RIP Bert Jansch

Don't knock the weather. Without it, 9 out of 10 people could not start a conversation!

Export Workshop 15th November http://ping.fm/epAoa

Exports? Hampshire.... Surrey.... Berkshire.... http://www.linkedin.com/osview/canvas?_ch_page_id=1&_ch_panel_id=1&_ch_app_id=30&_applicationId=2000&appParams={%22referrer%22%3A%22events%22%2C%22go_to%22%3A%22events%2F814256%22}&_ownerId=19634736&completeUrlHash=bz2z

Export workshop on 15th November in Farnborough. http://ping.fm/502oB

I am trying to 'get my head around' what George Osborne has done for SME's. Does anyone know?

Check out Yaks Attitudde http://ping.fm/ebQpM

Bob Francis gets it spot on again : Sales Performance Enhanced by Persistence : http://ping.fm/ZmeOB

Europe is being lead by UNELECTED Left Wing idealists, hell bent on creating chaos. Can a TWITTER campaign put these idiots under pressure?

Is the European Dream collapsing? A totally stupid idea to try to merge such diverse economies and work ethics.

Improved incentive for Investors. EIS - increase tax relief from 20 to 30%. Investor limit raised to £1m. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/economics/8787898/Backers-of-small-firms-to-get-100m-tax-break.html

Shropshire Council to turn street lights off. Crazy. Why not install energy efficient LEDs, on a lease? www.gemmalighting.com

Perhaps a few fat cat civil servants can take note. Police chief refuses £47K bonus : http://ping.fm/GNELD

Now, more than ever, business leaders must take the initiative. Governments are not the answer. Entrpreneurship is! http://ping.fm/YHSWO

Milliband talking rubbish about exports. Has he never heard the word 'Entrepreneur'? There has never been a better time to buck the trend!

Einstein was wrong after all!

Some poor soul may get hit by remnants of a satelite today. Let's hope its not one of us, as ...... owwwwwwwwwwwwCRASH

Joined up thinking for business support for SMEs? Bob Francis comments: http://ping.fm/7N1Q8

PFI - Labour have tied up NHS finances for years.

Michael Owen is back! One of England's finest!

HUGE payments to wind farm owners to STOP generating electricity when the wind is too strong. Paid for by YOU and ME. Whatever next?

Peter Johnson gives sound advice for SME growth. Make more money from your existing business. http://ping.fm/bWuA3

Committee................ A group of people who individually can do nothing, but as a group decide that nothing can be done.

Where do the Unions think the money is coming from? Do they not realise we have more elderly people than ever before?

Merkel turns lights out in Germany, before they go out in UK. How long can France keep powering Europe? http://ping.fm/ie4yB

Achieve a good price when you sell your business - http://ping.fm/DWQk4

A good case to open up the Corporal Punishment argument : http://ping.fm/aTYuj

Project Management for SME’s – not just for the big boys! - http://ping.fm/ejeLD

A positive spin on UK manufacturing - worth a read : http://ping.fm/2xOxx

Entrepreneurs... it's your turn now! http://ping.fm/Kwgcr

Continual Improvement - worth reading : http://ping.fm/cg4x9

Sympathies for the millions affected by Irene.

I have tickets to see the highly talented Aynsley Lister in Southsea and Southampton. Twice in a week!

A highly interesting web site : http://ping.fm/7zpeh

Firstclass business downloads here, suitable for any biz, micro to large : http://ping.fm/5R01X

Getting paid on time is critical for small businesses and their cashflow. http://ping.fm/p1ugU

Nick Helm wins award for best joke Edinburgh Fringe. "I needed a password 8 characters long so I picked Snow White & the Seven Dwarves"

Tottenham should bag double figures tonight. Hearts would not even last in League 1.

Our military has done enough, let's not get dragged into Libya.

Much as I dislike Arsenal, they were magnificent last night.

Getting paid on time - 4 easy steps: http://ping.fm/6NCWN

Anyone seen Gaddafi?

Customers and cash ....... how to get more of both : http://ping.fm/25Lqv

I'm No 5 in the Blues charts for Waterlooville! Need more listens to get to No 1. Make sure you read the bio! http://ping.fm/XiLGf

There has never been a better time than NOW for an Entrepreneur. http://ping.fm/JCYxO

Well I went into hospital with 2 legs, and came out with 2. It feels like he's done a good job. I must let Fabio know.

Hampshire SME's, Sussex SME's - good reading at http://ping.fm/aUHS5 A free business assessment available.

Entrepreneurship - needed NOW, more than ever. http://ping.fm/oEwhy

Off to the hospital. In the 'pre op' they said "Make sure you have a shower first". I told them, no need, I'd had one in July.

Bankers? Politicians? NO, it is Entrepreneurs who will lift our economy out of the mire: http://ping.fm/kgV3k

Now, more than ever before, business leaders and entrepreneurs MUST take the initiative and lead our economy forward.

Sense of humour? Read the Bio. Play the music! http://ping.fm/xxIaC

Off to hospital on Friday. Arthur Oscopy...? Anyone know him?

Removal of Time to Pay threatens the life blood of our economy. http://ping.fm/OzIFj

Tavish McStarkey does it again.

I've just been invited to the Plastics Caps & Closures Conference. Think I'll give it a miss. I couldn't stand the excitement.

Lets hope Swansea can beat the Man City billionaires.

My goodness, I have two fans already, one from County Durham - fame at last. http://ping.fm/AZvoB

And somebody once said to me, "It's Mike Oldfield"! I'll settle for that! http://ping.fm/qRz5n

Wow, I've just become a Rock Star on REVERBNATION - and YES, it is me! http://ping.fm/Dldyb

Good to see some parental responsibility .... http://ping.fm/tzS6i

Play the 'lighting' game ..... http://ping.fm/d3xYz

Cheaper Petrol & Diesel, by Robert Halfon MP & Fairfuel UK - e-petitions http://t.co/tUfVSz0

Growing your business, make sure you target. http://ping.fm/qyWME

Growing your business, sales training is vital. http://ping.fm/v0cUC

Growing your business, beware of discounting. http://ping.fm/CkaHM

Growing your business, make more sales calls: http://ping.fm/kUZtn

Mr Bean customises his McLaren supercar. http://ping.fm/Iw6I7

Be careful if wearing 'noisy' flip-flaps in Italy. http://ping.fm/a6XTW

Berlusconi says Italy has "solid economic foundations"........ does he still believe in Father Christmas?

A few trillion here, a few trillion there... it's challenging times in the USA!

Every salesman should read this ... http://ping.fm/8Ctik

I've put on a clean pair of socks every day this week. It's quite a challenge getting my shoes on now.

Government mentoring programme? A measured response! http://ping.fm/p984F

Having gone to the Solent "Local Enterprise Partnership" launch yesterday, I am still unsure of its objectives. And I'm not alone!

Cutting through the popular propaganda ... http://ping.fm/rmY9b

Cutting through the popular propaganda ... http://ping.fm/VM01V

Appointment making tips: http://ping.fm/9W401

It will be interesting to see what imaginative initiatives come out of tomorrow's Solent Local Enterprise Partnership launch.

Other than revolting, what are the GREEK people doing about their tax avoiding & early retiring habits to bring them in line with reality?

Carnage in Oslo for a peace loving nation ...... http://ping.fm/2wohc

Sarkozy talks of a "EU Economic Government". Has he not learned anything from recent events?

Eating just 1 kg of beef creates the same emissions as driving for three hours while leaving all your lights on!!

Do you have any idea how much YOUR pension will be worth? Check this... http://ping.fm/JPXGq

Small and Medium sized businesses can get help in improving profits from .... http://ping.fm/PLqLV

A revelation ...... the Beckham's can read. You learn something new every day!

Oh dear, what a shame for tax avoiding Rupert Murdoch...

Interesting observations from small business : http://ping.fm/bbUqG

EU rules kill off our industry, but protectionism in France, Germany prevails... the truth : http://ping.fm/NMzDi

Mentoring programme for British business, seriously flawed? See http://ping.fm/3EWxM

Mentoring programme for British business, seriuosly flawed? See http://ping.fm/3EWxM

54 years ago today John Lennon met Paul McCartney for the first time, a major step in changing popular culture.

A sad day for Bombardier....? We do not protect our workers like the Spanish, French and Germans do.

Anyone who buys the News of the World are endorsing gutter journalism.

Christopher Booker again shows how futile Wind Turbines are. Even the most ardent 'greenie' cannot diasagree. http://ping.fm/ksSNL

Miss this at your peril - hilarious http://ping.fm/hDNAD

Nice one Murray!!

Automating and streamlining work flow processes has never been so easy. http://ping.fm/4EOs7

Only one day left to cast your vote on Linked In.. http://ping.fm/PBWDo

If civil servants knew how the real world was, would they go on strike?

5 years tax exemption for opening office/factory in Europe, further reduction yrs 6-9.... ideal for France, Switzerland, Italy & Spain

Thank goodness the Gov have finally seen sense about nuclear power. Shame the decision was not made 10 years ago.

Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

Why do the Unions and Civil Servants believe they can play to different rules from the private sector? We are all 'in it' together.

Do Something Amazing... 96% of us rely on the other 4% to give blood. Don’t leave it to someone else. http://blood.co.uk/

If you want to save a life, visit .... http://blood.co.uk/

On this day in 1920, the US postal service ruled that children may not be sent by parcel post...!!!

Top ten universities produce more than half of all UK spinout companies : http://ping.fm/atJ4x

Ist es Sojasprossen oder nicht? Gestern war es nicht, ist es heute?

Kick down the doors inhibiting business for some inspirational growth : http://ping.fm/cEspo

4 Essential Job Interview Questions : http://ping.fm/hXn3c

Dallas medical device Companies cannot afford to miss this event on 14th June : www.shotcarr.com

Nuclear Power, cucumbers & bean sprouts, all misunderstood by our German friends. Good job Sauer Kraut was not in the frame!

Nuclear Power, cucumbers & bean sprouts, all misunderstood by our German friends. Good job Sauer Kraut was not in the frame!

Q... Who is public enemy number 1? http://linkd.in/m7S6o6

Want an impartial expert view on the health of YOUR company? Free assessment - go to http://ping.fm/vex6p

Sepp Blatherer, the great survivor. Why doesn't he do the honest thing and step aside?

"Notes from Sanfrancisco"... out on Monday!

Entrepreneurial spirit MUST embrace new markets & Exports for our economy to bounce back. Forget Governments... its up to Business owners!

Football tournament Sunday, playing 5 a side for Rainbow Centre, helping kids with Cerebral palsy. At Fareham Town FC. Lets hope we win!

Never mind the business outlook: be on the lookout for business!

Marmite banned in Denmark?? How bizarre!

Quality, service.... getting your message broadcast and understood ..... see http://ping.fm/t1iQm

Innovation...? Are YOUR COMPANY eligible for a Tax Credit? I may just be able to get the ball rolling!

I avoided the soup today at the Portsmouth "Water Sewerage & Waste" exhibition.

Geo A Hommel & Co introduced SPAM in 1891. Clearly before their time, as computers were not invented till years later!!!

"Notes from Sanfrancisco" - will this be this years Rock sensation? Lets hope so! http://ping.fm/Nmcnc

#R&D Tax Credits, Leadership/Management Grants, R&D Grants, Euro projects - there's PUBLIC money available if you know where to look.

Lets hope Stoke City can upset Manchester City's over paid and over hyped team.

Dallas medical device Companies cannot afford to miss this event on 14th June : http://ping.fm/1tsUJ

How can the Premiership's most reliable Goalkeeper turn into the worst overnight. Schwarzer... whooooops - oh dear!

Anyone know what Euro Standard equates to BS6173:2009 ? Its all to do with safety interlocks on gas systems in commercial kitchens!

New groups launched to help businesses in response to demand for experienced Business Advisors. http://ping.fm/9zU1r

Supporting business development : http://ping.fm/Z0Kp0

Just back from 2 weeks touring France........ now back to the real world!

The only job where you start from the top is when digging a hole.

Had Greece, Ireland and Portugal kept their OWN currency, would they have needed to be bailed out by the rest of Europe? .... NO!

......He who laughs last, thinks slowest.......

Anyone out there at the cutting edge of 'Rare Earth' recovery? Particularly 'engineered solutions'.... Interested to hear from you.

Ran a real fun day of Sales Training yesterday. Well received and some great outcomes for improving sales technique.

Live in Crawley? And fancy a day at Stratford Upon Avon, visit http://ping.fm/ky8OF

Something that will challenge your perception of France & Productivity... http://ping.fm/fLi1l

Business Leaders - read this : http://ping.fm/nWKWn

Excellent meeting last night at Farnborough Aerospace Consortia.

Off to a networking event at Farnborough Aerospace Consortia.

Talk is cheap, unless you happen to be talking to a lawyer.

Growth message in Osborne Budget will please markets. http://ping.fm/NiNfi

Apparently it was International Procrastination Day a couple of days ago. I've put it off for a few days, till I get round to it.

Who wrote Ed Balls budget response? Hans Christian Andersen?

The Government commitment and incentive on #"R&D Tax Credits" has got to be good news for innovators.

In Crawley? Discover 5000 years of history at Salisbury on 30th April. http://ping.fm/b6k0G

How many more Nuclear Power stations are built in areas of geological instability?

Are small businesses keeping the RIGHT records? See http://ping.fm/peMdI for an excellent summary.

UK Biz for sale. Medical product, 10m potential users in UK. Plus occupational & Sporting sales. Selling world wide through Internet.

Congrats Birmingham, as they were up against a dodgy linesman & referee, + 11 reds. How many Englishmen in the Arsenal team? A : 1!

This is wonderful - for any music lover. http://ping.fm/E3BbM

Have you taken a look at http://ping.fm/MwzKV ? Worth a look, and highly topical for anyone interested in Portsmouth.

Ecobuild Exhibition next week. Should be a good show.

FDA have released 1st revision of "Guidance for Industry - Process Validation: General Principles & Practices." http://www.shotcarr.com

Southern Manufacturing business Exhibition today at Farnborough. www.industrysouth.co.uk

Why exports are the key to success - http://ping.fm/1EFUT

Nice one Spurs in the face of Italian petulance.

HMRC targeting SME's with poor records... see http://ping.fm/3uhEC

Are you eligible for an R&D Tax Credit? See http://ping.fm/JCD6r

Spain's impressive export record is the only thing stopping its economy going into meltdown. A lesson here for us in the UK?

Have you wondered how to get the most from your distributors? http://ping.fm/MRL9q

1st class article - Transactional Selling: http://ping.fm/0PTOx?&id=2198710

The SGBA daily is a very good read.... http://ping.fm/1PhXT

It's Raynauds awareness month. Cold Hands? Wear Heatbands. www.heatbands.com

Pinnacle Technosys, developing great software options for retail. http://ping.fm/3Z3TW

Please retweet - let us not forget ............. http://ping.fm/EFOkB

Gary Moore - a sad loss. Guitar genius.

Innovation Vouchers available from UK Government, to encourage Business & University creativity. £4000 / £8000 grant.

Is Fulham's Danny Murphy the most consistant player in the Premiership? Only upstaged by Steve Harper last night!

Some interesting meetings coming up in London today..... no rain please!

Medical products? Ensure full regulatory compliance - http://www.shotcarr.com

ACCOUNT EXCEEDED BANDWIDTH LIMITS ( FAILURE) - Mozilla Thunderbird e mail issues - any help gratefully received!

London to Edinburgh by electric car: it was quicker by stagecoach! See http://ping.fm/GhCAZ

Eco-Products Workshop at UCA Farnham on Monday - should be a good event.

Makes excellent reading - http://ping.fm/MAiBs

Great new site worth checking out --- http://ping.fm/LjraK

Tip No 10: Review tips 1 to 9, and ACT upon them. Make YOUR biz more efficient.

Tip No 9: (Corrected!) Do a risk analysis on a 2% rate/price increase

Tip No 2: Do a risk analysis on a 2% rate/price increase

Tip No 8: Bundle products/services together & sell as a package or kit. eg Valves + Connectors...Design + Commissioning.

Tip No 7: Concentrate on time management; ‘what will make a difference’, selling, marketing, production processes etc.

Tip No 6: Examine all overhead expenses, utility bills, (electric, gas, phone, fuel etc) for savings & better offers.

Tip No 5: Check invoices for errors before sending, & confirm all is OK with recipient, dont wait 30days to find errors

Tip No 4: Re evaluate SWOT & PESTE analysis, and concentrate on improving outcomes. (Contact me if you dont understand or want the forms).

Tip No 3: Find out what else your clients can buy from you. Many SME’s dont realise that clients buy complimentary competitors product.

Tip No 2: Review obsolete stock. Offer this stock to marginal clients /prospects at attractive prices. (Tip 3 tomorrow)

Tip No 1 : Reduce debtor days - chase all invoices that are overdue. Start with highest value.

..... Dont Miss it! ..... 10 tips to help you ensure Business Growth ..... not long to go now .... keep following!

....Coming soon..... 10 top tips for Survival & Growth for Business owners .... watch this space!

Why on Earth would Darren Bent leave Sunderland to join Aston Villa? Does he want a relegation scrap?

Why do Salesmen do such a bad job when at an exhibition? Sales skills seem to desert them. http://ping.fm/bRGr7

Brisbane's man made flood peak. http://ping.fm/VaG5o Read the TRUTH.

Worth looking at: 4 day beer festival Ostend, Royal wedding, Waverly paddle steamer around Isle of Wight. 01293-510220 www.wandhgroup.co.uk/

Probably the best and most sensible article on sustainability that I have ever read. http://ping.fm/9dqU2

A first class read at: http://ping.fm/qtMlh

CO2 ? www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/columnists/christopherbooker/8248146/The-Met-Office-fries-while-the-rest-of-the-world-freezes.html

Am I the only one having trouble using Linked In at the moment?

Train to Gain : SME 's should claim their grant of £1000 before it disappears. I can help.

Old Jiminy Cricket has won those cinders again. How we will all be rejoicing.

Milkmen, Postmen, Cold Hand ~Relief from HeatBands. See http://ping.fm/KFoJA

Animal drug sponsors - time to begin preparing your ADUFA Section 105 reports Calendar Year 2010. See http://www.shotcarr.com

Lesson of the Day - Don't poke the Duchess of York with a stick.