"I'll Never Do Another Opera"

Podcastmatters caught up with "The King Of Architecture" Kenneth Martin at an Entrepreneurial Exchange event. In the video above Kenneth reflects on what he did before Block Architects.

Building Warrant or Not?

I have returned last night from another client who was directed by a solicitor in the purchase of the flat. As it turns out the flat does not appear to have a building warrant and as such I have been asked to anticipate what is involved to get a Certificate of Comfort.

A Certificate of Comfort would allow the sale of the property but does not strictly mean that the works are in full accordance with the building control regulations.

The moral of the story here is that any development or property alterations should have the appropriate paperwork in place. This client bought the property 11 years so you can tell how time catches up with you.

Please make sure that all of your paperwork is in place.

Appointing an Architect - Tip #1

Taking the Decision to approach an Architect... Stop and imagine that by the time you have paid off your 25 year mortgage that you will have given the bank more than double what you have borrowed. Your property is your most valued Asset. You must protect this Asset by ensuring that you Invest in the right Architect for your Project. Divide your Architects fee by 25 years and you will understand that it is excellent value for money and an important Investment which protects your prized Asset.

Get an ActionCOACH

I have just completed another 90 Day planning seminar thanks to my Business Coach, Iain McKillop. An actionCOACH is a simply a Coach who assists me in running the business ie he assists me in reaching targets and makes me accountable and responsible for achieving the goals that I set for the business.

I will be working on the 90 day goals over the coming week and will happily post these on the blog. If anyone is interested in Business Coaching please feel free to contact me.

I was asked the question 'When can I stop Coaching?' The honest answer is never! I stoppped coaching about a year ago and that was after a 3.5 year coaching period. I stopped because I had reached my goals but I soon found that my business was going backwards or atleast I wasn't setting new goals.

I am now back on track.

I've Got Two, I Only Need One

As we have seen in the last post , "The King Of Architecture" Kenneth Martin talking about the launch of his new blog. In this video Kenneth talks more on how he is also using his blog as a diary for his forthcoming kidney transplant. More videos with Kenneth to follow soon.

The King Of Architecture

Podcastmatters caught up with "The King Of Architecture" Kenneth Martin at an Entrepreneurial Exchange event, to talk about the launch of his new blog. In the video above Kenneth talks about the new blog as well as Block Architects online social media presence. More videos with Kenneth to follow soon.

The Teachings of Sir Jackie Stewart OBE

I have just returned last night from an Entrepreneurial Exchange event with Sir Jackie Stewart OBE. It was held last night at the Norton House Hotel in Edinburgh.

Here are some of the key points made by Jackie (as scripted by me):

• Vision is more important than the Dream. Dreamers do not know how to get to the end result and complete the loop!
• When starting a new professional or business relationship always think of the longterm relationship. These always return the best results. Shorterm relationships are not beneficial to anyone.
• If you get out stay out! Don't drop your toe back in the water.
• Always surround yourself with TOP people and specialists who know more than you OR if you fly with the crows you will get shot with the crows.
• Attention to Detail is important - Always Deliver
• Find your Councel. If you don't have a good Councel then seek one out. The most successful in life in business have good Councel.
• Ask yourself 'How good am I and What are my failings.'
• If you need something done go to today's men who are doiong a good job and forget about those who have a good reputation as this is of the past.

I am sure that there was many many more key points but these were the points that stood out to me.

http://www.entrepreneurial-exchange.co.uk/

www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/hotels/Norton-House

http://www.sirjackiestewart.com/