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, originally uploaded by coachbarrow999. On the stage in Antwerp Zoo with an audience of 200 Belgian dentists – whose business practices are about as up to date as the large mammal whose skeleton floats ominously above us. Here in Belgium, the dental practice owner is typically a multi-tasking sole trader. And by [...]
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 service experience. ATS [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 now 7.00am [...]
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 away. [...]
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 they [...]
Lunchtime at the Radisson SAS Belfast
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 a personal appearance at 8.00am and hand-holding me through my set up. His personal search for my missing workbooks was excellent (they arrived at 11.00am). He also asked what [...]
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