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Inspirational architecture

Inspirational architecture

  Inspirational architecture, originally uploaded by coachbarrow999. A champagne bar inside Antwerp’s shopping district. The Stadsfeestzaal. Amsterdam today – I’m feeling like a Japanese tourist – 24 hours in each
city.

Talking Points Europe

Talking Points Europe

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Talking Points Europe, originally uploaded by coachbarrow999. On the stage in Antwerp Zoo with an audience of 200 Belgian dentists – whose
business practices are about … Read the Rest

Pouring not raining

Pouring not raining

  Pouring not raining, originally uploaded by coachbarrow999. Sods law dictates that, 24 hours before I am due to drive to Antwerp,
I dutifully have my car serviced and Ocean BMW tell me that my rear
tyres are just inside the legal limit. Shopping around for specialist tyres presents an interesting customer
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Perfection in branding

I have recently started reading an excellent blog from the Centre for Design Innovation in Ireland. Just take a look at their blog entry on the Help Remedies web site (and don’t forget to follow the link through from the blog to the site). A quite beautiful example of how branding can make a seemingly dull … Read the Rest

Sad news

Sad news

  Sad news, originally uploaded by coachbarrow999. I wake to the news that my friend and personal accountant Nigel Bottomley died suddenly over the weekend – same age as I am. Nigel and I first met through my membership of Business Network International in the early 90′s and he acted as my accountant for 15 … Read the Rest

Bow lane dental group

Bow lane dental group

  Bow lane dental group, originally uploaded by coachbarrow999. Visited with James Goolnik today. Champion brander.   Well the day started badly as you know – cancelled flight and all.   I could have called my client in London to say “game over” – perhaps rearranged for a future date.   But when I called … Read the Rest

Waiting in newquay

Waiting in newquay

  Waiting in newquay, originally uploaded by coachbarrow999. After a 4.30am alarm call I am waiting to see if the fog will clear
enough for my Air South West flight to Gatwick to be able to land. Friday morning and the Cornish boys are heading to London for a lads
weekend. It is … Read the Rest

Change of scenery

Change of scenery

  Change of scenery, originally uploaded by coachbarrow999. There are times when we all need a change. After 12 hours at my desk yesterday and another 4 hours this morning,
I am going crazy. So its down to Gylly Beach cafe for a cappucino and late breakfast. I am blessed to live 5 minutes … Read the Rest

My mate Ross Jackson

My mate Ross Jackson

  My mate Ross Jackson, originally uploaded by coachbarrow999. I keep mentioning him at workshops. Less than 25 years old and already a success in business. Why? Because he bought a Toni & Guy franchise in Falmouth and does exactly
what they told him to do. Where is Britain’s first dental franchise? Why haven’t … Read the Rest

Lunchtime at the Radisson SAS Belfast

Lunchtime at the Radisson SAS Belfast

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Lunchtime at the Radisson SAS Belfast, originally uploaded by coachbarrow999. The hotel are now delivering. Service in conferencing is brilliant, starting with events manager
Billy making … Read the Rest