At The Last Hurdle we are often contacted by businesses who would like us, in exchange for varying commissions or a kickback, to recommend them to our clients. It generally works like this: We get an email or phone call … Continue reading →
What do we mean by sales ratios or averages and why does knowing them make your planning easier? The phrase sales ratios covers a multitude of sins and a bit like the famous 80:20 rule, can be used in a … Continue reading →
“You’ve got to try this!!” Sounds reasonably innocuous, could apply to so many things. In this case it was the words shouted out as I hit the ground having just ‘fallen’ 2 and a half miles straight down. When Andy … Continue reading →
Featured below is a recent article from The Business Times for their Developing Northamptonshire feature. MD, Jules White talking about how important it is to be able to do for yourself, what you say you can do for others. Would … Continue reading →
If you are a regular LinkedIn user, you will no doubt be aware of the facility to publish long-form posts to your profiles, otherwise known as Publishing to LinkedIn. Originally publishing to LinkedIn was the more high profile users, such as … Continue reading →
What has a onesie to do with business? The whole idea of a onesie is that it is a piece of clothing designed to fit a wide range of body sizes and shapes. They fall into the category of ‘One … Continue reading →
Do any of you remember the Baz Luhrmann song ‘Everybody is free (to wear sunscreen)’? The lyrics are written as if they were a graduation speech from some learned chap offering advice to the class of ’99. One of the … Continue reading →
In September 2013, The Last Hurdle™ began their ambitious plans for world domination by welcoming Dr Trevor Ray as the first pilot franchisee. Based from offices in Towcester, Trevor has been developing his own empire within his territory of South … Continue reading →
If you are a business genius, it might be that you intuitively choose the right marketing and strategy for expansion. For the rest of us mere mortals, business development needs a carefully thought out and researched plan. The benefits of … Continue reading →
Sometimes in a competitive market, it can be difficult to stand out and be original. Fighting against others to be noticed, who are selling similar products or services can make it feel like you’re walking into the wind rather than … Continue reading →
Producing a dynamic case study that explains how your business helped out a client and solved their problem is one of the most powerful and flexible marketing tools at your disposal. The challenge is to put together killer copy that … Continue reading →
