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How top Salespeople give customers a better Sales 'experience' and get better outcomes for their company As a business owner/ manager are you suffering from downward price pressure from customers, ... Read More
Publish Date: 4th, February 2013
2013 – A breakthrough year for your business or 'more of the same'? If it is to be it's up to you is our message to Business Leaders and Managers entering 2013. Those of a more negative pers... Read More
Publish Date: 6th, January 2013
With a number of economic signals indicating that we are probably coming out of recession it was with interest that I listened to an article on the radio announcing that confidence is returning and bu... Read More
Publish Date: 31st, October 2012
Coventry City Business Community Event
Tinderbox presents business development ideas at Coventry City business community event. Found out what Coventry City director Steve Waggott had to say about the event in the Coventry Telegraph. Read... Read More
Publish Date: 24th, October 2012
Tinderbox present to the Turnaround Managers Association
On a recent wet summer’s evening we presented to members of the Midlands Division of the TMA (Turnaround Managers Association). Our presentation took the members through how we could add furthe... Read More
Publish Date: 10th, October 2012
We have done quite a lot of work over the years in the Design and Build arena where our clients have been involved in designing/building Exhibition stands. We have also experienced life from the other... Read More
Publish Date: 5th, September 2012
Olympic Standards in your business
Will your business benefit from the Olympic legacy? What’s your Olympic legacy going to look, sound and feel like for your business? Few people could have been left unmoved and unimpressed wit... Read More
Publish Date: 15th, August 2012
Our business continues to expand rapidly with new contracts being secured over the last few months including: In the South Central Region, our first ever work assisting a local authority. The contr... Read More
Publish Date: 24th, July 2012
As we head into August, the schools have broken up, The Olympics are on, the weather is going to improve (apparently), a few days off and some "me time" are probably in order. The opportunities and... Read More
Publish Date: 22nd, July 2012
The perils and pitfalls of Recruitment
We often work with clients and provide assistance recruiting key personnel for them. Many clients have had frustrating recruitment experience in the past, they ask “Why is it so difficult to get... Read More
Publish Date: 30th, June 2012
Habitual Negotiating throughout a business
Anyone can negotiate if they ‘chunk up’ enough We train many people within business on Negotiating Techniques and Negotiating Skills. Most attendees come from the Sales discipline and enj... Read More
Publish Date: 13th, June 2012
You will be aware that according to our esteemed leaders “small businesses” will bring the country out of recession. As we head off into a New Year you may be thinking: I am ready t... Read More
Publish Date: 23rd, May 2012
The Tinderbox Opportunity. An Introduction From David Turner, Managing Director
Whether you are taking the first steps out of 'corporate life' on the road to building your own business or you are already an experienced independent ‘Consultant’ I believe Tinderbox ... Read More
Publish Date: 23rd, May 2012
Tinderbox Appoint Franchise Director
Tinderbox are pleased to announce the appointment of Harry McLennan as Franchise Director. Harry will manage the national expansion and Head Office back up team as well the recruitment of Regi... Read More
Publish Date: 23rd, May 2012
Regional Director of Big 4 Bank Comments on Tinderbox
‘Your ROI for clients is brilliant. I have been asking for this from similar organisations I have met over the last couple of years and not one has produced the numbers. You focus on the shar... Read More
Publish Date: 23rd, May 2012
Tinderbox National Expansion Under Way
Following a very successful three year pilot in the East Midlands, the business consultancy, Tinderbox is pleased to announce the national roll out of their unique B2B offering to SMES across the co... Read More
Publish Date: 23rd, May 2012
The Vital Role of the Sales Function in Tough Market Conditions
Times remain tough for many businesses and, as they feel the pressure, reducing costs has been one of the first considerations for owners and managers. Discussions with and work within many small to m... Read More
Publish Date: 23rd, April 2012
News From Tinderbox Business Development
Tinderbox National Expansion It has now been almost three years since Tinderbox was formed to support, offer advice to and assist the business community in the Midlands. We have achieved exceptional ... Read More
Publish Date: 16th, April 2012
In the vast majority of markets we work in things remain challenging as businesses battle for market share in markets that, in many cases, are flat or in decline. We have covered the need to improve s... Read More
Publish Date: 16th, April 2012
Get Set For Succesful Exporting
We wholeheartedly believe in optimism being at the fore of creative business thinking but we also face reality with our clients head on. In talking to a client recently we discussed their European bus... Read More
Publish Date: 16th, April 2012
Why Sales Training works if you invest wisely
The perception of Sales Training within business is pretty mixed. The thought of salespeople coming back from a training course all ‘pumped up’ and bristling with confidence excites Sen... Read More
Publish Date: 16th, April 2012
An Invitation from Tinderbox - Making LinkedIn an Integral Part of your Sales and Marketing
Course Objective To help attendees understand how LinkedIn can become a highly effective and productive Sales and Marketing Tool and thereby become a key part of your business’s overall... Read More
Publish Date: 14th, April 2012
2 Percent or 70 Percent Growth - You Have a Choice
Yes, in reality you make the choice!! In these tough times of course you could be happy with the smaller number.... 'that's pretty good in a tough market isn't it?''we should be pleased that we... Read More
Publish Date: 7th, April 2012
Once again we hear about the possibility of double dip recession. As business owners and managers we can always cite these uncertain times as reasons to play it safe or keep things tight. It's the ri... Read More
Publish Date: 7th, April 2012
Sales Remains The Biggest Challenge Going Into 2012
As part of our daily and weekly work we naturally meet with many businesses and potential clients to discuss their business concerns. Whilst a number of things inevitably come up we find that Sales &n... Read More
Publish Date: 24th, February 2012
Key Ingredients toTaste Success in the Food Maket
The UK food retail market is one of the most competitive in the world. Demanding consumers and even more demanding retailers make it a tough place to make money. Things are not getting any easier and... Read More
Publish Date: 24th, February 2012
Making a Positive Influence On Profits - Selling Price Increases
We meet many clients who have become increasingly frustrated with reduced profit margins or eroded profitability. Simply put, there are only three ways to increase profits:- Increase sales Reduce ... Read More
Publish Date: 24th, February 2012
One of the most common phrases we hear from clients is 'I really do need to do something about it…' Our answer to this is very simple – if you do recognise that you have a need to do s... Read More
Publish Date: 24th, February 2012
The real time business experience at senior level of all of the Tinderbox team means that we have been exactly where you are and know how you feel about mail outs!! It might just be worth you reading ... Read More
Publish Date: 24th, February 2012
So I Called The Glazier In - To Fix a Broken Downpipe
It sounds like a ludicrous statement and something that we'd never do. After all, we're far too sensible and value our property too much to call in the services of someone who doesn't possess the n... Read More
Publish Date: 24th, February 2012
Why All This Fuss About One Percent
In the last election campaign the Conservatives made much play on the 1% 'jobs tax' to be imposed by New Labour in the shape of the National Insurance increase. Now 1% doesn't sound a lot does it?... Read More
Publish Date: 24th, February 2012
We at Tinderbox interface with many businesses and many owner managers in the line of our work. No situation is exactly the same but occasionally there is a 'common thread' to the feedback we get wh... Read More
Publish Date: 24th, February 2012
Why Slashing Marketing Spend in an Economic Downturn May Not Be The Best Idea
With cost cutting a painful but often necessary measure in difficult economic times one of the first areas to feel the 'cut' is Marketing spend. It almost becomes a natural target as 'we can't aff... Read More
Publish Date: 24th, February 2012
The Map of the World is not the Territory
it is someone’s interpretation of what the territory looks like. Canaletto’s interpretation of the Doge’s Palace in Venice definitely looks like the building but looks nothing lik... Read More
Publish Date: 24th, February 2012
Seasons Greetings, FISCAL 2012 - Some Thoughts
We hope you all have a great Xmas and that you are looking forward to a successful New Year. There really isn’t much cheer out there (cue BBC/ Daily Mail etc.!) but Xmas is a great time to ... Read More
Publish Date: 24th, February 2012
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