Tony Raynor's Blog

Lancashire Events in 2013 As anyone who works in a charity will know, It’s hard raising money when no-one has dough. Finding new ways, to bring in the cash, is not simple and can’t be done in a dash. They … Continue reading →

You might have noticed that some influential Tweeps unfollow you. So here I’ll explain why. To stop this happening it will require you to change the way you do things now. Firstly, it’s important to understand that the highest value … Continue reading →

If you are a Lancashire; butcher, baker or candlestick maker then the proposed high speed rail project (HS2) may mean more to you for social enhancements than business. So here I’ll point to a few of the plus points that … Continue reading →

Back by Popular Demand … The Sequel to Fifty Shades of Telephone Man She was gushing with excitement that she might re-meet the engineer that had satisfied her every need on that memorable afternoon last year with her previous employer. … Continue reading →

Every year businesses receive Christmas cards from well wishers and feel obliged to return the gesture. The whole process is costly for industry and clogs the Royal Mail thus causing unnecessary late payment of invoices. Here I will suggest another … Continue reading →

In these days of text and social media there seems to be a whole generation of young people who are lacking in basic communication skill sets. Sure they are proficient in abbreviated hieroglyphics but that’s not “GR8” in the telephone … Continue reading →

Her senses were tingling with anticipation as the entry-phone rang. Would it be the answer to her dreams? She checked her crisp white J A E G E R blouse before releasing the door for the anticipated visitor. It was … Continue reading →

The telecoms giant has recently extended delivery times for phone lines. The question is whether they have an ulterior motive for such a retro step. Does their marketing department intend to evolve a premium pricing strategy for those who demand … Continue reading →

I suspect that most entrepreneurs are akin to me in that they amass knowledge to improve professionalism, even during their daily lives. In this short article I’m going to explore a specific instance of how an extreme hobbyist can often … Continue reading →

The answer to the disproportionate growth of digital industries is in the movie at the foot of this page. It’s about geography and markets. The main market for consumption in the United Kingdom is London. This is obvious as the … Continue reading →