Stuff We Like - and Think You Will Too
Websites and Services
Greg Hawkes Video Productions
A really nice guy with some awesome kit. (David's a gadgetboy and he wants some of that!) More importantly, Greg's manner and professionalism make producing web video as painless an experience as anything involving having bright lights shone in your face can be!
Action Plan Marketing
Robert Middleton is a force of nature. His constant development and innovation of the marketing process is about as close as we've seen to perpetual motion.
Recommended Reading
The E-Myth Revisited
Whether you've considered franchising your business or not, Michael Gerber's excellent analysis of the The Franchise Model will help you to better understand the stresses and strains your business is putting you under. Highly recommended reading!
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Long considered a classic, this marvellous book reminds us of the power of authentic human behaviours. You will either love or hate Stephen Covey's style of prose, but stick with it because there are true gems to be uncovered! Very few books are truly life-changing - if you are ready, this is one.
Infoguru Marketing Manual
Written by Robert Middleton of Action Plan Marketing, the InfoGuru Manual is a 'Marketing Strategy Field Guide' packed full of ideas for marketing your business that work. Tried and tested, and highly recommended. Comes with lots of extras, as you'll see once you follow the link.
Brag!
If you've ever struggled to sell yourself, you need to read this charming book. Peggy Klaus authors the book as a Regular Jill who has figured out how to toot her horn without lying or offending. She can help you do the same.
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
If you've spent more time hovering in indecision than you have getting out there and making your dreams come true, you need this book pronto! No excuses - just do it!
Feeling Good
High achievers are often driven by unhealthy motivators, so if you're on the brink of burn-out this book is for you. David Burns makes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy accessible and provides many tools for re-establishing equilibrium. Can be a life-saver.
What Clients Love
The title says it all. Not so much one book as a lucky-dip of great ideas for improving marketing and Customer Satisfaction. We would like that, wouldn't we?
What to Say When you Talk to Yourself
Huh? Weird sort of title for a book - surprisingly, it makes lots of good sense. Sometimes we can be our own worst enemy, Shad helps us to be our own best mate! (If you don't already have one, buy a voice recorder with the book.)