Let me share some news, tips and recent blogs, videos.....
Mike Foster
Business Mentor & Coach | Fuelling ideas and sparking plans for a better business
In this month's update, as always I hope you find some useful information to help you start, develop, scale or grow your own business.?Mike
In this months news
Love is.....
February is the month associated with love and it is a theme I will run with my blogs this month.?
For business owners, "Love is..." not just a catchy phrase from a comic strip; it's the early mornings fuelled by passion (and copious amounts of coffee), the thrill of chasing that next big idea, and the unwavering belief in their goal.
Love is finding joy in the chaos, beauty in the balance sheets, and sometimes, it's simply the courage to say, "Let's do this again tomorrow."?So here's to love, in all its entrepreneurial glory – a journey of dedication, resilience, and the occasional romantic dinner interrupted by an urgent business call!
International Womens Day
It's back on Friday 8th March to celebrate IWD in Oxfordshire.
After the lovely feedback we received last year, then I guess we should just do the event?again!
Join us at the Hilton Garden Inn, Abingdon?for more networking, fun,?activities AND?this year it’s a Friday so there often not much else on!
The Booking link is?https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/international-womens-day-oxfordshire-networking-event-2024-tickets-795924300007
Once again your ticket price will include a glass of fizz and that wonderful afternoon tea selection (don’t have lunch!!)
Tickets are limited to 40, 21 solds already,?so please secure you seat asap as we know some were disappointed last year.
Hope to see you there!
Credit check you new customers
It's a tough economy out there. Cash is much tighter for many, debt is also?higher?and therefore risk is greater when taking on a new customer.
To support my clients and network, I have signed up with CreditSafe.
With Creditsafe, you can quickly and confidently verify any customer or supplier in the world, ensuring they are financially stable and trustworthy before entering into any business agreement.?All major credit insurers endorse their credit scores and limits to give business owners peace of mind when extending credit to their customers.
My support is beyond mentoring and coaching and as an example, if you would like me to check out a company for you, then just get in touch.
Join me at the Entrepreneurs Circle
You may know that last year I became a Certified Coach with The Entrepreneurs Circle (EC) led by Nigel Botterill.
EC is a treasure trove of resources providing CPD, numerous ‘How To’ guides, a comprehensive vault with videos, downloads, templates etc, plus a toolbox of useful content, swipe files, tools and templates to help you get and keep more customers.?
All these resources, local networking groups, plus access to Clarity, a week-by-week Roadmap, is proven to help you develop your business. It really is a super collective of resources and I'm delighted to be associated with such a supportive organisation.
As an example of the content, see the?42-Minute Facebook Ad Formula ?or a taster of?Clarity with 1 Month Free Access
I invite you to join me in the EC membership with the initial 30 days for free.
Just click on the link below and register for your 30 day free, no obligation trial and at the same time be entered into the draw for a brand new Tesla!
Read more about EC and join your trial at https://vrlps.co/hoahzb8/cp
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O - The business peer group community
Last month we enjoyed the launch of my new 'O' Community.
I'm so happy to be back in my space supporting businesses in this way. I'm buzzing when I support, refer and connect businesses.?
BUT #networking is changing as we value our time more than ever.
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Join us on Thursday 22nd Feb for our second 'Taster Event' and see how this fusion of networking and business growth events can help you and your business develop in 2024.
The meeting includes breakfast, networking, CPD, roundtable conversations and much more in an exciting new format.
Interested? To sign up to the taster event, with no obligation, and join us next week?on the 22nd to see the model in action, book your seat at?https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/o-south-oxfordshire-tickets-810092186537
You can also read more at https://entrepreneursmentor.co.uk/business-improvement-club/ ?
For this months Webinar, I'm focusing on what YOU need to make the changes you want.
What YOU Need to Know to Grow Your Business?- Wednesday 6th March.
Bookings and more details via?https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-you-need-to-know-to-grow-your-business-tickets-818393345527
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Can't join me for a webinar? How about a?daily email for 14 days to provoke your thoughts with proven ideas and case studies? Sign up to my New Empowerment Programme - another complimentary resource to give you the power to move closer to the business you desire in 2024
My latest blogs
Here's a few of my latest blogs that you may have missed.
You can search your topic of interest in all my blogs by clicking here
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My recent short video snippets
Each video snippet of 2-3 mins is a thought to help you in the development of your own business.
Here's a few from recent weeks that you may have missed:
You can view all my video snippets (over 200!) on my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzpP1GPKRp6mbW2rfzxCoNkSrViJ2q_m-
The New Business Chat Show
I've recently launched my?third series of my podcast, where I'm interviewing entrepreneurs about their new business experience and their expertise. We want to share content that sparks or fuels your own thoughts.
We go live on LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube, then convert the audio to a podcast on spotify.
My first guest was Darren Aston , the MD of Aston & James , a multi milion pound business that provides everything for your office o workplace. Catch a listen to this episode by clicking here
Free Resources
My resources include something to read, something to listen to or something to watch including?my:
I also offer 4 downloadable eBooks in 2 bundles?by clicking here All designed to help you start, develop or grow your own business. I do hope they help you in some way.