Looking to increase your business or change jobs in 2008?

Many people set a new year resolution to increase sales or change jobs.

If you did just that, how will you achieve it?

One of the ways to achieve this goal is to start networking, so is your network working for you? I'll be running an introduction to effective networking for ERBI on 1st February at the Cambridge Retail Park (see their events page) If you would like some tips, but can't come along, drop me an email kate@aspire-2.com

The Importance of Smiling

Why should we take the trouble to smile?

Well, that's what I have just been discussing on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire. A smile really can change your mood. If you are feeling down in the dumps, fed up because you have broken your new year resolution or in a black mood with someone in particular the chances are that a smile is the last thing on your mind. When you are hurrying to the shops, rushing to get to work or wandering down the street in your own thoughts - again, people forget to smile.

So why bother?

Just smiling three times in succession will trigger the release of "happy hormones" from your brain - seratonin and endorphins. So often we don't take the trouble to do it and allow our negative thoughts to rule.

I know what I'd rather do - so let's get smiling!!