I’ve been speaking to a lot of business owners this week. We’ve all taken some serious hits with this Coronavirus sceanrio. Many have lost clients, had new projects put on hold and some have had to shut up shop completely until the lockdown is over. But there’s something interesting that I’ve noticed. Some business owners are feeling pretty beat. They’ve …
Read More >>Dig In. Dig Deep.
ell, that changed fast. A few short weeks ago Coronavirus was just an inconvenience impacting the freight industry from the other side of the world. Fast forward to today and I’m writing this from my kitchen table at home. I went to pick up a prescription the other day and it was like something out of a zombie movie! The …
Read More >>How to Clear a Room…
I’m a big believer that good things come when you get out of your comfort zone. As you know, there’s nothing I love to do more than watch the footie and enjoy a beer down the pub. I’m a definite beer drinker. Not vodka. Not gin. Just beer. So when an email popped in my inbox offering me a wine …
Read More >>Business as usual? Coronavirus update
Mad times, isn’t it? Coronavirus seems to be all anyone’s talking about – and it’s easy to see why. We’ve not seen anything have such a big impact on society, the economy and the world in a very long time. People’s opinions seem to vary from “Oh my god we’re all going to die” to “It’s all a big fuss …
Read More >>6am Wake Up Call?
Things have changed. Over the last decade, the likes of Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter have taken over the world. More and more people have started to network online – and I can see why. It’s easy – you don’t even have to leave your desk to do it. It’s time-efficient – no travelling, no big chunks of time taken out …
Read More >>Is It All My Fault?
I made a mistake this week. A simple, rookie mistake. I should have known better. As you know, a large part of my job is travelling around the country (and the world) meeting people, building relationships and strengthening our connections. I do this so that I can better understand our customer’s needs and be sure that we can trust the …
Read More >>Like a Kid in a Sweet Shop
I love a good trip to Poundland. If you don’t know, Poundland is kind of a discount surplus store. They sell everything from toothbrushes and deodorant to fancy dress and dog treats, all for £1. But I don’t go for the cosmetics. Every 3 or 4 months I make a quick trip to stock up my sweet supplies for my …
Read More >>Update: How Coronavirus Will Impact Your Freight
Coronavirus has been an absolute nightmare, not only for the millions of Chinese people who have been locked up in their homes but for the businesses that are on shutdown too. In response to the disease, the Chinese Government closed down factories, ceased shipments and locked down the ports in a bid to help stop the disease spreading. It’s like …
Read More >>What does freight and football have in common?
If you know me, you’ll know that I love what I do. There’s not many people that can say they’re genuinely in love with freight. But I can. Aside from my family, there’s only one thing I love more than freight. Football. So you can imagine my delight when I discovered that freight and football are coming together to create …
Read More >>A Punch In The Gut…
I hate rejection. That punch in the gut feeling when someone tells you ‘no’ they don’t want what you’re offering. I really, truly hate it. But despite that, I still put myself out there, approaching new prospects and trying to build connections every single day. Why? Because I truly believe in the value that we bring to our customers. I …
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