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This Month's Articles

Everybody in business faces similar challenges and problems. In this section you will find articles from successful business people who are members of 08 businessconnect, addressing real-world business issues.

• Expert View: Do's and Don'ts at Christmas It's been a great year for Liverpool. Despite the r-word, look at how the city has changed by the month and perhaps most importantly, the profile of Liverpool as a place to live, work and play hasn’t been this good for decades says John Ennis, general manager of new live entertainment bar Chameleon. And here's his guide as to the do’s and don’ts this festive season.  17 December 2008
• Expert View: Creative networking What year for networking! I’ve never known so many events to exist.
  The art of creative networking is a skill that many people believe is one of the most important activities you need to grow your business or progress your career. Creative networking determines the real ‘colour of money’, says Bryan Adams, managing director of Ph Creative. 10 December 2008
• Expert View: Charity case It could be argued committing time and money to support a charity might not be at the top of your priority list but the benefits to you and your company will more than outweigh the time and effort. There are over 190,000 registered charities in the UK – so, which one do you support? Steve Sealey shares the benefits of his work with his chosen charity.  21 November 2008
• Expert View: Being the boss Who would want to be a boss right now? Not those responsible for making some very difficult decisions about shedding staff and downsizing the firm that’s for sure. Be an enterprising boss by earning respect from your staff, says Bob Evans of Freedom Business Coaching. 17 November 2008
• Expert View: Keeping Merseyside on the move Congestion and delays on Merseyside is costing the region £2bn a year. The question is; how can we achieve continued economic growth without the increased traffic that historically goes hand in hand with it? Neil Scales, chair of Merseyside Transport Partnership, thinks that every one of us has a role to play in the solution.
  12 November 2008
• Expert View: The work Christmas party guide With the festive season soon approaching it is that time of year again when thousands of people from across the region begin to organise ‘the Christmas party’. Tom Cassidy, sales manager for Heathcotes at Anfield, at Liverpool Football Club believes he has the top tips on how to behave at your office Christmas party this year. 03 November 2008
• Expert View: Customers just want to be looked after It’s obvious! Customers in café bars and restaurants just want to be looked after, says Joel Jelen following on from his August article. Customer service is less about companies and more about people, and there are everyday instances where we can all reflect, sometimes bewilderingly, on the attitude of staff as opposed to customers working in a service environment.   29 October 2008
• Expert View: Credit Control Management Most companies think credit control is just about chasing payment when invoices become overdue. But effective credit management should look at the whole order as everything that happens even before you start to trade with a company, affects your ability to get paid. Jenny Esau gives her tips. 
  22 October 2008