Sunday, 18 April 2010

TODAY with TONY DOWN

I have been in the Garden this morning, so having a break now - I had a great two days lecturing. One of the delegates is an 'Illustrator'. He was good fun; we had a bit of banter from time to time which really helped everyone relax and contribute. I thought that he was taking copious notes yesterday morning, then, during the lunch break he came up to me and said 'thanks Tony, the last two days have been really helpful, this is a present for you' he then handed me a cartoon of me in front of a flip chart - I laughed so much, but I was really touched aswell - there are some things that you just cannot measure in money terms.

Tony.
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Thursday, 15 April 2010

TEAM

Together Everyone Achieves More

In 56 days time 31 national football teams will take part in the most prestigious football competition – The FIFA World Cup. On the 11th July one of these teams will be crowned FIFA World Champions.

What will be the key factors in the winning teams success?

  • VISION
  • DESIRE to succeed
  • BELIEF - individually and in all other team members
  • TEAM culture
  • FOCUS on the overall OBJECTIVE
  • FITNESS
  • PREPARED
  • Strong LEADERSHIP
  • SACRIFICE
  • EXCELLENCE
Tony Down believes that examples from the Sporting World are invaluable and can be used within business models and organisations to enable businesses to be ‘Winners’. Through seminars and his own written material, Tony unpacks each of these 10 points.

Tony is a Chartered Certified Accountant, business advisor, and experienced presenter. Contact a member of his team on +44 (0) 08450 347343 or, email him at tony@gordon-down.co.uk

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Saturday, 10 April 2010

STORY about PLANNING

An executive in their late forties sat pondering. Looking back over their career, they wondered how although they had worked so hard, that at nearly 50 years of age, they had still not quite achieved their objectives that they had dreamed of and set when they were much younger.

As they sat, an elderly gentleman slowly approached them – time had taken its toll on him but he looked so content; and smiled. He put his arm around them and said, “I have lived my life. I am happy and content what is bothering you”?

The executive explained to him that as a teenager they had this idea to build an organisation that would one day be a happy environment where they would provide gainful employment for many. That they would produce a service that would ‘blow their customers minds’. Then the day would come where they would spend more quality time with the family, that they were blessed with; they thought too, of the day when they could celebrate their own children’s success and of the grandchildren that they might one day have the fun and privilege of playing with.

The gentleman beckoned the executive to stand up and to follow him towards a large shop which was called; “Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful Limited”. As they approached the main door, the gentleman said; "this is my shop – Go in; I can guarantee that what you need is in stock at a price you can afford".

As they walked through the main foyer the executive looked along the wall and there were photographs and letters of appreciation from grateful customers. Together, they walked up to the counter and the executive explained to their new found friend exactly what they wanted.

The executeive explained that they wanted a business that will be successful, with good cash flow and a satisfied, growing clientele. A motivated and dedicated team that were ‘proud’ to belong to such an organisation.

The man stood in silence for a minute, then his voice dropped. “I am sorry” he whispered, “we don’t sell fruit; only seeds”.

He bent beneath the counter and as he stood up he handed over a small packet. He smiled and said in a loud and confident voice, “take these, sow them carefully. Sow these seeds into land which is rich with character, water daily with competence, and always tend with chemistry. Each year you will produce fruit that will satisfy”.

He continued; “However, each year I want you to give some of that fruit away; this will provide more room for growth and for an even stronger and, even sweeter crop – It is only in giving that we receive”.

As the executive awoke, they smiled contently - and they began to plan. The successes of tomorrow, depend upon our planning today!
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Friday, 9 April 2010

TODAY with TONY DOWN

The second and final day of the first of four business seminars that I will be conducting this month.

The course finished mid afternoon so the delegates were delighted to be able to get away early to enjoy the Spring sunshine and what promises to be a lovely weekend as far as the weather is concerned here in South Wales.

I was delighted with the feedback from delegates. We covered in some detail Cash Flow Forecasts together with bookkeeping so that the business owners can monitor the actual perfomance of the business against their plans. By doing that the owners are controlling and monitoring the business, this means that there is a greater chance that the business will succeed.

Before I finally leave the office for the night, it is the end of the week so I must make sure that my own administration is completed before the weekend. It is vital for me to start each week fresh, and with a clear desk.

I am ready to enjoy the weekend; walking with my wife, relaxing and attacking the garden. I will also be spending some time finalising my plans for next week making sure that our clients needs are addressed in a timely and proactive manner.

Tony Down
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