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February 2008
Robert Craven

Greetings

From Robert Craven,
Keynote Speaker, Author and MD of
The Directors' Centre

 

We now have the dates for the new season of Barclays seminars. This time it's bigger and better than ever with the addition of TWO new titles: 'Let's Talk Exit... Grow, Sell or Retire?' and 'Let's Talk... Green Business'. Find out more and book your place, before it's too late!

I have been in Africa for three weeks presenting a series of seminars for The British Council. It was an amazing experience, both professionally and personally. Some of the sights I saw were very humbling. Take a look at my Africa Diary.

The fear of another recession seems to be growing. The Directors' Centre can help prepare you for what may lie ahead. Attending one of our business growth seminars - FREE of charge - will give you the tools to grow your business, or you could talk to one of our experts - they've been there and grown businesses in turbulent times. Find out how they did it and how they can help you - here.

 

 Robert Craven

Robert, Lesley and The Team at The Directors' Centre.

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NewGrow Your Business - NOW! seminar
The first of these is planned for 1st May in Bath. Places are limited so book early!

Business Growth Masterclass
By popular demand, Robert is running two special one-day Masterclass Forums in Bath on 15th and 16th April.

FiveWays to Grow Your Business
Tried and tested ways to grow your business... from the experts.

So you want to be a Business Consultant...
Find out how to be a successful business consultant... from the experts! Two day seminar in Bath on 24th and 25th April.

Stop Press!!

New Sales Training with Andy Forster
Andy is an entrepreneur and salesman extraordinaire, he can help you increase your sales immediately !!

Read Andy's profile

NewMagic Million... and Beyond

Robert is presenting this one-off seminar, don't miss out - BOOK NOW!

Find out More

 

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Prepare Your Business for Success!

What should business owners do? Get their heads out of the sand and take action NOW!

Head in the SandIs your company mean and lean enough to come out the other side of a recession? Now is the time to give The Directors' Centre a call to arrange an “I want to survive” session with a senior consultant. Paul Jobin and Guy Chilvers have practical experience of previous recessions and came out the other side. Will you?

Whether it be a half-day or a full-day consultation it will be worth its weight in gold.

To prepare your business for success contact The Directors' Centre now, before it's too late!

Phone Lesley Bees on 01225 851044 or send an email

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Five Ways to Grow Your Business

Growing your business is difficult enough when times are good, but you will need a bit of extra help to keep yourself ahead of your competition in the coming months. We can help by recommending that you:

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  1. Attend a 'Grow your Business - NOW!' Seminar >>GO We can help
  2. Attend a Barclays 'Let's Talk...' seminar >>GO
  3. Get some sales training >>GO
  4. Talk to one of our business growth experts >>GO
  5. Attend a 'Business Growth Master Class' >>GO

While we are takling about 5s - here's and article I wrote a few months ago -'A Bunch of Fives' - Read the article

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Article of the Month - The Colour of Money - Fake Green

Are you really green or just paying lip service? Robert Craven takes issue with the 'greenwash' brigade

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This month I will play the devil’s advocate (so please, no hate mail!). It’s time to spill the beans about what many MDs of growing businesses really think about the whole green thing.

 

 

 

Read the Article

 


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Bright Marketing - order your signed copy


Bright Marketing, why should people bother to buy from you?

Don't just take our word for it, here is one on the many testimonials received for the book:

Bright Marketing Book

"Robert Craven’s Bright Marketing is a must read for anyone interested in learning how to network effectively and grow their business without spending thousands on useless marketing."
- Ivan Misner, NY Times Bestselling Author and Founder of BNI




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Robert Craven's Blog - extracts

A selection from the Blog:

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About Robert Craven, MD of The Directors' Centre

Robert CravenRobert Craven works with ambitious directors of fast-growing businesses who feel that they could be doing even better.

As a keynote speaker his style is challenging, honest and goading; free of business school hyperbole, he makes his audience think.

The Financial Times describes him as 'the entrepreneurship guru'.

Mentoring and Coaching - The Directors' Centre team work with a select number of Managing Directors to help them grow their businesses. Phone Robert direct to know more on 01225 851044.

Robert's Blog

For more details go to The Directors' Centre website.


www.directorscentre.com

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Robert Craven, The Directors' Centre, 1 The High Street, Woolley, Bath BA1 8AR, UK
+44 (0)1225 851 044  office@directorscentre.com
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