Swimwear model or train spotter?
Data isn’t sexy. I think we’re all agreed on that. This is probably why the pointy heads are trying to dress it up in killer heels and a skimpy outfit.
read moreDon’t sweat the small stuff
Apparently the devil is in the detail, and for a lot of my clients, when I first meet them, they’ve had enough of the Devil and his pesky detail.
read moreTalking. Much underrated.
The charity sector is many things but the one thing that frustrates me most is its inability to engage in proper open dialogue with others. Some are so tight lipped I’m surprised they even advertise their existence at all.
read moreRevenge of the small print
If I asked you what an EUL was, would you know and if I asked you if you read them for every piece of software you use, would you say yes?
read moreGone but not forgotten
The main argument for not suppressing dead people is cost. and unlike movers, where there is only a financial argument, deceased suppression comes with both a moral and a financial one.
read moreSo this is Christmas…
Think of Christmas like Las Vegas: What happens in Christmas, stays in Christmas. This is really important.
read moreRFV: when, often and what
As regular readers know I usually try and come up with a pithy title for my blog. Try as I might I just couldn’t find one for RFV. Where does this leave us?
read moreMiss Julie Pitt? No, I’m Miss. Julie. Pitt
Read my top 10 “things you should do with your data to make your life easier” list.
read moreSegments. But where are the oranges?
I realised the purpose of my blogs is to get people thinking about data. I live and breathe it so usually make the grand mistake of diving straight into something assuming everyone knows what I’m talking about. So what is RFV and why is it useful?
read moreSlaying the Dragon
Recently we saw Gogen say their final farewells, as the telemarketing agency linked to the Olive Cooke tragedy, is forced to shut up shop, with the loss of nearly 500 jobs.
read moreWhat’s the problem?
Last month, I went to see a potential new client. I love these meetings. I get to meet someone new. I get to understand what they want to achieve. And most of all, if I get it right, I get to help them realise some of their objectives.
read moreWithout a Trace or CSI?
Each year around 6 million people change their address. And four million five hundred thousand is the number that won't tell you.
read moreIn the blue corner…
It’s like a battle of the giants: In the blue corner we have the mighty Database. And in the red corner we have the awesome, the cutting edge C R MMmmmmmmmm.
read moreWhy, oh why?
For some years now there has been a figure floating around, one I’ve used before and has not been updated but still mystifies me.
read moreConscientiously objecting
The last couple of weeks have seen the nation gripped by election fever. And this time we really did get ourselves worked up.
read moreCan I stop you for a minute?
At some point during general chit chat I’ll get asked the all important question; “So what do you do?” I try and explain but what they hear is “Blah, blah, blah FUNDRAISING blah blah blah CHARITY”
read moreWhat did you learn today?
I’m so lucky! And I genuinely mean that. Running my business is hard work, but how else would I get to meet such a variety of people, get to know about the range of issues they are championing.
read moreA life less ordinary
Lifestage is the new kid on the block. By ‘new’ I mean it’s been around for years but no one really knows what to do with it. I’m sure there’s a highly technical explanation of lifestage, but I’m going to give you my version.
read moreWhere did that come from?
I sent an email yesterday. No, I’m not a Luddite. I haven’t decided to write about my entry into the modern world of communication. It’s just that this particular email made me feel just a little uncomfortable.
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