How Moviecom.tv can promote your business
Podcast by Gillian O’Neil from Moviecom.tv (www.moviecom.tv). Gillian gives an overview of the video channel and how it can promote your business globally using user generated content and affordable advertising. You can also watch to this on YouTube (www.youtube.com/6degreesnetworking).
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Richard Thomson on how to network at events effectively
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Patricia Barclay on how Intellectual Property (IP) can benefit your business
Patricia Barclay from Bonaccord Eccose (www.bonaccord.eu) gives an overview of how business owners can apply IP protection (copyright, trademarks, licensing, patents, etc) to the various areas of their business, such as the company name, logo, methodologies, systems and innovations. In doing so, this adds value to the business and can create additional revenue streams.
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Gail Bryden on achieving your true potential during uncertain times
Whilst we may not be able to control the events that happen to us, we can choose how we respond. Gail Bryden is a Mind Body Coach based in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. (www.yourtruepotential.co.uk). She empowers individuals to achieve their true potential by removing negative emotions, limiting beliefs and ineffective behaviours. This podcast can help you increase your awareness about what’s currently holding you back and inspire you to achieve your true potential.
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The Rhetorical Company on effective public speaking
In this podcast, Andrew Forbes from The Rhetorical Company in Edinburgh (www.rhetoric.co.uk) explains how to communicate your message effectively when speaking in public. Since only memory affects behaviour, Andrews offers advice on how you should use this to your advantage, along with other techniques, such as the regency effect. Andrew’s tips are practical for large audiences, small groups and one-to-one meetings with colleagues, prospects, clients, etc.
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Nuevo HR Partnering on terms and conditions of employment
In this podcast Julie Barnett from Neuvo HR Partnering (www.nuevogroup.com) Glasgow, UK gives an overview of terms and conditions of employment. Some of the topics discussed include: types of contracts, intellectual property, staff handbooks and smoking in the workplace. Please note that the regulations discussed relate to Scottish employment law.
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Moira M Beaton on speaking to market your business
Communication and public speaking coach Moira M Beaton gave an overview of her recommended methods for preparing and delivering a presentation. These videos were recorded at our Edinburgh lunch on the 25 March 2010.
Know your audience (part 2/13)
How to structure your talk (part 3/13)
Use the power of three (part 4/13)
Record yourself speaking (part 5/13)
Transcribe your talk in advance (part 6/13)
Don’t be word perfect (part 7/13)
How to deliver your talk (part 8/13)
Avoid ending with questions (part 9/13)
How coaching can help you improve (part 10/13)
How to deal with nerves (part 11/13)
The right role for PowerPoint (part 12/13)
Using eye contact effectively (part 13/13)
Nuevo HR – terms and conditions of employment – getting it right first time
Julie Barnett from Nuevo HR, Glasgow explains the importance implementing staff contracts and handbooks correctly at the outset. This presentation was recorded on 2 March 2010 at The Restaurant Bar and Grill Glasgow.
Introduction to Nuevo HR (Part 1/13)
Introduction to contracts of employment (Part 2/13)
Type of contracts of employment (Part 3/13)
Written and verbal contracts (Part 4/13)
Statement of particulars (Part 5/13)
Standard contact of employment (Part 6/13)
Intellectual property (Part 7/13)
Clause for returning an over payment in a salary (Part 8/13)
Short term working (Part 9/13)
Contractual benefits (Part 10/13)
The importance of staff handbooks (11/13)
Employee rights at work (Part 12/13)
Smoking in the workplace (Part 13/13)
Derek Mair from Action Coach on boosting profits
In this podcast, Derek Mair from Action Coach (www.actioncoach.com/derekmair) explains how strategic changes in a business can significantly increase profits. You can also watch a video of this talk on YouTube (www.youtube.com/6degreesnetworking)
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Why do businesses go to networking events?
Craig McKenna from The Growth Academy (www.thegrowthacademy.com) questions why businesses go to networking events and what attendees should do at the meeting. This podcast was recorded on 2 February 2010 at Centotre, Edinburgh.
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