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5 Valuable Tips for Better Business Communication

Every day, business professionals communicate with everyone from co-workers to managers, business partners, suppliers, employees, customers and others. Communication is critical not only for your personal career, but also for the success of your business as a whole. Whether in person, over the phone, via email or on social media, the way you communicate will … Continue reading 5 Valuable Tips for Better Business Communication

5 Valuable Tips for Better Business Communication

Every day, business professionals communicate with everyone from co-workers to managers, business partners, suppliers, employees, customers and others. Communication is critical not only for your personal career, but also for the success of your business as a whole. Whether in person, over the phone, via email or on social media, the way you communicate will … Continue reading 5 Valuable Tips for Better Business Communication

Trying out Blab for the first time

2025 update: Blab & Bebo shut down around 2017. Keeping this post below live as it's interesting to keep track over the years of (previous) social media/communication apps and the evolution of this.  I've heard a few times now about Blab and recorded this 5 minute screencast of the very first time I took a look. … Continue reading Trying out Blab for the first time

2015 IBMS Startweek

For the academic year of 2015-16, I was involved in "Startweek" - the kick off programme for all IBMS (International Business & Management Studies) students at The Hague Universities of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. I had the pleasure of hosting a class of 28 students from 10 different countries: the NetherlandsBelarusRussiaEgyptGermanyHungaryChinaUnited States of AmericaKosovoAruba … Continue reading 2015 IBMS Startweek

A list of Photo Editing Tools

Picasa Was my favourite!  Unfortunately no longer available. iPhoto Now called Apple Photos Photoshop From Adobe, I have this and keep trying to learn but find it complicated.  It definitely is at the peak of photo editing though.  Lightroom is a more simple version, more designed to organise photos but can also do some editing. … Continue reading A list of Photo Editing Tools

2015-16 Academic Year Opening The Hague University of Applied Sciences

Each year, there is an official opening event at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands, where I work part time. The opening of the academic year 2015-16 on 31 August 2015 was attended by His Majesty King Willem-Alexander. He gave the opening address in the AULA, for which I was fortunate to be … Continue reading 2015-16 Academic Year Opening The Hague University of Applied Sciences

A list of CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems

This post is part of a series where I am compiling lists of various tools for individuals and business, and sharing some of my experiences and examples for each.  Here are links to all the Zestee lists so far: list of elearning platforms list of social media platforms list of CRM (customer relationship management) systems (this … Continue reading A list of CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems

One page business plan: The Business Model Canvas

This is one of my favourite business tools.  I wrote about it sometime ago on another website of mine here: http://professionalparentsnetwork.org/create-easy-effective-business-plan-busy-professional-parents/ This was something I was using with Professional Parents - those who balance family and work - and found it perfect for small business.  However I've since learnt that even very large organisations - … Continue reading One page business plan: The Business Model Canvas

A High Tea in The Hague to help Syrian refugees build a business

Last week, I attended a High Tea in The Hague, organised to raise awareness of the Basmeh and Zeitooneh Syrian Refugee Relief project. Beatrice is based in The Hague, and introduced us to the products made by displaced women from Syria, currently living and working in Lebanon. I took this short video where Kathy introduces … Continue reading A High Tea in The Hague to help Syrian refugees build a business

Open the Door Workshop: Tap into your strengths

Last year, I was very fortunate to take part in a Lean In Circle close to where I live in Delft, The Netherlands.  As I write regularly about on another blog, Professional Parents Network, I am a seeker and advocate of family, work, balance.  This group, inspired by the Lean In book by Sheryl Sandburg was … Continue reading Open the Door Workshop: Tap into your strengths