On the 4th August 1972 Ugandan president, Idi Amin announced that those living in Uganda who were of Asian descent had 90 days to leave the country. At that time, the vast majority of businesses in Uganda were Asian-owned, with African Ugandans in their employ, many...
Why schools should work with writers
Working with writers has the potential to improve the enjoyment, attitudes and confidence of pupils and teachers in both reading and writing, according to National Literacy Trust research. Data collected by the National School Library Survey, along with National...
How can a small business communicate with customers?
What are the best ways for a small business to communicate with customers? In addition to being an author, I've been a freelance copywriter for seven years and I own an run a creative writing club. I may not have premises or staff, but nevertheless, I am a small...
First born natural leader or youngest class clown? – what does birth order say about you?
Where are you in the pecking order in your family? I am the eldest and I remember that growing up there was a lot of expectation put on me. I rose to it because I didn't want to disappoint my parents. I guess I was eager to please. But I remember that whenever it came...
Do You Support The Businesses In Your Local Area? Here’s Why You Should
I wrote this article on behalf of MF Communications, itself a small business who will always endeavour to look locally for any products or services that they require. The Importance Of Supporting Local Businesses
The Positive Impact of Music Therapy
I was lucky enough to be invited to attend a Music Therapy session at the Royal London Society for the Blind (RLSB) and was asked to write an article for their website. It was a very special day and one that left me feeling deeply moved and humbled. www-rlsb-org-uk
Kent Business Blog – The Changing Face of the UK Telecoms Industry
This is an article I wrote on behalf of MF Communications, a telecoms solutions company. It is an info-article about how the industry has changed since the privatisation of British Telecoms in 1984. The Changing Face of the UK Telecoms Industry
Mumblings Column – May 2013
The Mumblings column appears every month in Vine Magazine, a publication which is distributed in the Sevenoaks area. Vine May13