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“Time to Bloom In May?”

March 20, 2022 by Malcolm Gallagher Leave a Comment

Across the month of May in our special BVTV MayFest we’re launching a whopping 50+ top guests who will be bringing you ideas and inspiration to help you bloom and grow!

Each guest brings you nuggets of advice and learning that are all geared on you, your people and your business TODAY.

Linda Pilkington of Ormonde Jayne Perfumery talks about how she built up her British business and brand

Geoffrey Wade drops in from Australia to talk about increasing your business performance and his breakthrough ideas.

Simona Spilak from Slovenia returns with her brilliant advice on leadership today. She talks about the new challenges and how to overcome them.

Former U.S. Navy Seal Christopher Maher dives deep on how to get yourself “inner fit” and, as he calls it, Free For Life.

Julie Wald of HeyItsGolden gives you her success framework which she calls Inner Wealth. A critical conversation of today.

Jill Strickland Brown loves helping women in business achieve success. She has 30 years plus success in the tough fashion trade so has heaps of advice in her book Beyond The Button.

Sandeep Dayal brings you his brilliant thinking on using the cognitive sciences in marketing and his “Branding Between The Ears” thinking!

There’s so many more coming EVERY DAY in MAY from BVTV to help you “Bloom in May

We’re shiny and new for 2022

December 31, 2021 by Malcolm Gallagher Leave a Comment

I guess like many we can’t claim that 2021 has been the most wonderful of years, especially in personal matters. And in business we are only just recovering operationally from Storm Arwen which left us without Power, Heating and Internet for nearly 2 weeks which has dragged on for 4 weeks. And that’s a long and lost time in our fast 7 days-a-week operational activity of both our BizVision Coaching and our BVTV Channels.

So Kim and I said we’ve spent too much time looking backward. That’s not what we’re about as both people and in business.

Time to spruce ourselves up and move forwards! Let’s start with our BVTV Network.

You’ll see that our acclaimed BVTV Network now has EIGHT business channels across TWO BVTV Networks. A new exciting channel is BVTV My Development & Wellness which covers the four elements of mind, body, wealth and personal skills. I’ve been interviewing some world greats on this with subjects like mindfulness, motivation and much more to release across 2022.

Our BVTV Conscious & Green Business channel is all about the 4 “conscious compass” points of planet, people, profits and purpose. Without a doubt, the successful business of the immediate future will be a Conscious Business led by a Conscious Leader. We include aspects such as ESG, Social Value, Diversity & Equality within the compass. If you want to be there, our channel and our coaching will get you there ahead of others.

All our BVTV channels have had a face-lift and a realignment of purpose and content with the intention of bringing you “more of what you need for today” to succeed personally and in business.

Since March 2020 (the start of lockdown) I’ve interviewed over 650 business and thought leaders around the world. As we enter January 2022 there are already well over 100 more booked to appear as a guest in the next few months. Each is selected to appear on specific BVTV channels to bring you the right thinking and the right actions.

That’s my short preview over. More to tell you about as we reveal other parts our “shiny and new in 2022” roll-out. Thanks for following and being part of the BizVision and BVTVB Community.

Podcasting is the new power in marketing – be a “remarkable” guest

February 10, 2021 by Malcolm Gallagher Leave a Comment

Podcasting has become the new and effective power in marketing but you can’t afford to be an amateur as a guest says BizVision’s Malcolm Gallagher at the launch of the company’s new Podcast Guest Coaching program. (Click here to download programme details)

“In early 2020 when lockdown started then you could be excused for being a little awkward in a Zoom or Audio interview” says Malcolm, “But now in 2021, you need to have upped your game if you want to be a welcome guest on both audio and video podcasts,” he added.

Malcolm anchor hosts BizVision’s double award-winning network of 9 BV-TV and 5 BV-Audio podcast channels. In the last year, he has interviewed over 300 business and thought leaders from around the world with another 100+ in his pipeline. That means he has “sharp-end experience” with both the selection of guests and their appearance on his shows both audio and video.

“I’m bringing that experience to our new Podcast Guest Coaching Programme so that anyone who wants to be a guest on any type of podcast can get quality coaching so that their appearance becomes both remarkable and enjoyed by the podcast host and his or her viewers or listeners”, continued Malcolm.

The BizVision Podcast Guest Coaching Programme offers two options – Guest Essentials and Guest Plus.

Guest Essentials is for those who want coaching on only being a guest on an audio podcast.

Guest Plus is for those who want to be a guest on both audio and video podcasts. Both options include important guidance such as submitting a Guest Pitch as well as a mock interview. Those opting for Guest Plus also get the option of appearing on one of Malcolm’s award-winning shows.

Download the BizVision Podcast Guest Programme details pdf by clicking here or the image to the left.

The coaching for either option is delivered in the virtual environment of Zoom and is available to anyone one, anywhere in the world at a time to suit them.

Excuse us for being chuffed – but we have won in the Media Innovator Awards!

September 3, 2020 by Malcolm Gallagher Leave a Comment

Okay I know it is a bit of bragging but we wanted to tell you that, here at Northumberland-based (North-East England) BizVision, we have just won Best International Content Production Company in the prestigious Corporate Vision Magazine 2020 Media Innovator Awards.

Taking time out from our croissants and coffee celebrations (well tea for Kim!) we want to say a BIG thank you to our VIP guests on our BV-TV Network of shows who have “endured” our interviewing and have so much contributed to us winning the award.

Recently we have further upped the production quality of our BV-TV channels with the core ones being Meet The Leader, The Achiever LEADER, Talking Tech, That TopGun Sales & Marketing Show, The Conscious Business Show and Business Beyond Brexit. See them all by clicking on BV-TV Channels above.

And don’t forget our new BV-TV WebShows Channel featuring carefully selected inspirational guests from around the world.

There’s over 100 leaders and thinkers from around the world in our guest pipeline so please do keep “tuning in”. Some great learning and some great contacts!

And check out our 3 channel learning programmes and online clubs that have extra features from these “talking to the top” interviews. And thank YOU for being a friend of BizVision.

Be a specialist guest on BV-TV – keep your visibility

March 23, 2020 by Malcolm Gallagher Leave a Comment

We’re seeking specialist guests for our network of podcasts and TV channels. It’s a great opportunity for you to help, inform, educate our many viewers and listeners and, in return, maintain or increase your own visibility.

You will be interview by Malcolm Gallagher online in a live video situation. The audio of the video will be used in our podcasts (subject to your approval) and the video in our BV-TV channels.

To apply please e-mail Malcolm Gallagher with details of the topic. Guests slots are limited so please do it soon.

Download the one page information sheet by clicking here or on the image

Keep calm – smile and be kind

March 22, 2020 by Malcolm Gallagher Leave a Comment

I got a bit fed-up of all the gloom around and, whilst it is understandable and my deepest sympathies to those who have lost loved ones, I am sensing that there’s aggression building up – especially in the shops. But there’s also lots of acts of kindness happening. Perhaps some people need to look “outside”. As I write this the sun is shining. Okay, it may be still a bit cold, but it is shining! So I decided to make a poster and put it on our gate – what do you think?

Have you witnessed any true acts of kindness? Have you seen any messages that made you smile?

How to win during uncertainty

February 27, 2020 by Malcolm Gallagher Leave a Comment

It’s time to learn a new skill – How to win during uncertainty

In this post I’m focusing on handling uncertainty. It’s not just the uncertainty of Brexit talks and elements such as immigration rules that’s causing business concern. It’s a pile up of other things such as coronavirus, climate change, floods, funding, supply chain.

Let’s face it uncertainty is the new norm and it’s here to stay.

As a business owner or leader or senior manager you need to develop a new skill and that is the ability to win during uncertainty.

It’s so easy to get into gloomy mood and ignore the opportunity out there. But opportunity is there!

For example, the Coronavirus outbreak has seen UK manufacturers, especially textile companies, get an upsurge in order from retailers who fear empty shelves from their usual China suppliers.

Goods made in the UK can be on the shelves in 8 to 12 weeks whereas China is 5 to 6 months – you know slow boat from China- so just think of the backlog brining opportunity to UK firms.

To get into the positive mindset of winning during uncertainty, think entrepreneurial.

Below are 3 strategies to help you win during uncertainty in 2020

Embrace Change – change the way you think about uncertainty. You know that change is happening and that it’s the only constant.

If you want to succeed set your attitude mindset that uncertainty brings opportunity, new markets, new ideas. It is not a problem but an opportunity for you to accelerate growth.

Have 2020 Vision…. Predict Your Future by creating it.

You know it’s coming so don’t wait for it – invest your time to see it coming. Get talking about the changes happening outside of your industry. What is happening with the economy, where’s the new technologies, and how will they impact your industry, what is changing with customers, who and where are the new competitors?

This gives you the room to prepare. see change coming – see opportunity. choose to ignore it – and you lose.

Build Your Team Talent – It’s likely that the only thing differentiating you from your competitors is the team around you. No, it’s not your brand, not your product or your service. It’s your team. And I know that only too well from my team building coaching. It’s about the customer experience of your team and your reputation in the marketplace that they have created for you.

The best companies have leaders whose passion is developing, investing in, and building their teams. Are you one of them?

Reflection. Let’s agree that Uncertainty is the new frontier that is here now. And change is needed to manage it. Are you up for it?

Check out my 2020 Success System where I help you win during uncertainty. Or book a strategy session either online or 1-2-1

50 years ago this week news started to change

February 25, 2020 by Malcolm Gallagher Leave a Comment

by Malcolm Gallagher

How News has changed in the last 50 years!

50 years ago this week, as you can see from the front page of the #CumberlandNews #NewsandStar I was reviewing the very last edition of Pathe News.

For 50 years previous most people got their visual news at the cinema on perhaps a weekly visit. Now it is instant 24/7 with online newspapers showing video plus Sky News, BBC News, YouTube and 100’s more channels pumping out a mass of media across so many categories and subjects. And it’s also easy to access what you may have missed. It can make your head buzz with what’s happening.

Is it good that you know so quickly what is happening or is that more pressure, more to know and worry about than in the “less knowledge” times past? I’m a news freak so I’m happy about it!! What about you?

What’s your favourite way of staying up to date with the news? And when do you do it?

For growth success overcome the 3 barriers to change

February 21, 2020 by Malcolm Gallagher Leave a Comment

By Malcolm Gallagher

There’s a lot of very nervous workers in the UK at the moment. In fact, one recent survey found that 51% of UK workers fear they will lose their jobs this year.

That alone is concerning for business leaders. A settled team makes for a happy customer experience and the opposite applies.

The recent news on immigration reform has caused great alarm in the hospitality, farming and care sectors so we are about to see big upheaval there. I firmly believe that this will end in predatory poaching by competitors of the best team members from rivals. So take action to protect your talent.

Then that brings the job of recruitment, finding the right new people and getting them onboarded. And people are just one of the many challenges of change on its way to you.

So how to manage change? Well it’s something I have a lot of experience in with my coaching. I’ve coached on the change needed through compliance, digital disruption, leadership, ownership, procurement, sales process and much more.

In all cases I’ve worked on I’ve found that a few general scenarios exist.

The big one is usually…. well it won’t happen to me. That’s understandable but its ostrich head in the sand thinking.

The other common scenario is to simply address a single change challenge, Again it doesn’t work like that!

Can you remember that fairground game Whac-a-mole where you bash down one mole’s head and another pops up elsewhere? Well, change is like that – you almost have to play 3-dimensional chess to anticipate where the next challenge, or opportunity, will come from.

Again, so how to manage change? Don’t rush into it. First, know and understand the 3 barriers to change.

Let me take you through them.

In my experience, business leaders face a fundamental conflict. Change requires action but efficient companies tend to have high levels of inertia.

A blue button with the word Change on it

When business is going well, managers and teams generally only pay lip service to change requirements. Knowing that there are three barriers I’ve identified and studied. See if you recognise any of the 3.

The good is the enemy of the better: Efficient, currently successful businesses often slow down necessary change. The usually think why should they change what is successful today? You know the thinking – don’t change what’s supposedly working. But will it keep on being right?
Watch out for your main team: Your most successful managers might be the ones slowing down your efforts to change because they have the most to lose. Change needs to start with the person at the top, BUT…. it’s often those who have grown accustomed to success that finds it most difficult to change course.
Your Business DNA takes time to change: Don’t underestimate the time and effort required to change deep-rooted mindsets and ways of working. Your past and current business exert a natural pull that will stop all meaningful change unless you’re persistent and change at enough pace and scale to break through the barrier.

I trust you found these 3 barriers to change interesting. Do any apply to your operation?

I’ll be bringing you more posts on change from my Changeology Programme as we all progress on our journey Beyond Brexit.

Time to toughen up to move forward?

February 10, 2020 by Malcolm Gallagher Leave a Comment

It’s a new dawn. Is it time you were toughening up to move forward?

I’m Malcolm Gallagher, creator of the new TopGun Coaching Collection here at BizVision.

Now that Brexit day has been and gone what are you doing about achieving growth in this new dawn?

These last few years have caused a hiatus in sales momentum in many companies. You may even think that teams have slackened through confusion and there has been a lack of sales strategy on moving forward.

It’s all part of the new dawn and those who want to win will have to toughen up and compete

These are just 4 of the key challenges that leaders need to face

Sales Change

Too many businesses are trying to win on old sales skills. The 2020’s demands new skills , new thinking , new ways. To-day’s buyers are value seekers and your sales team may need to sharpen up to meet these change demands. Are they as sharp as they need to be?

Digital Impact

Too many business leaders are forgetting that their customers are now just a click away from their competitors. And those competitors may be sharper, more agile and more conversant with using digital technology to deliver a compelling message. Have you undertaken a digital marketing audit?

Customers

To-day’s customer are less loyal and more promiscuous. They are more demanding in levels of customer experience, more expert in buying, especially through the emergence of procurement departments. Today’s salespeople need to know how to handle these changes

The Global Economy

Yes the UK has the Beyond Brexit challenge along with tariffs. But the world is also facing challenges such as uncertainty being the new normal and climate concerns plus others. Today’s salesperson cannot be blinkered and so must be able to knowledgeable and equipped to respond correctly to these possible sales barriers.

Which of the four areas do you think affects you most now or will do in the future? How will you meet the new dawn challenges?

For a quality answer get details of my premium Top Gun coaching collection. It’s focused on helping you and your team compete to win in the 2020’s go to the page link and download the information and learning details.

BizVision.co.uk/topgun

Do it soon to be ahead of those pesky competitors!

Are you about to lose a vital team member?

February 4, 2020 by Malcolm Gallagher Leave a Comment

New research shows that around 46% of all UK workers fear they will lose their job in 2020. This is according to job search engine, Adzuna. This uncertainty could be damaging to your business if you have an “unsure” team member who is starting to look elsewhere.

According to the research 2 in 5 of your team may be concerned about their future. It varies across the UK as you will see in the video but the average is a whopping 46%. That alone demands your attention let alone the cost you have incurred on training them and the new cost of recruitment.

However, it could also be an opportunity for you if your competitors are facing the same challenge! Their team may be weakened and their ability to efficiently service a customer put in jeopardy. Time for you to step in! You need to make certain you have an efficient “knowledge” system in operation so you can be agile and react quickly if this happens.

In this short video #MalcolmGallagher gives you the details for each of 10 UK cities and suggests action to may want to take now to reduce business risk and possibly put you in a stronger position.

Become part of the BizVision Affiliate Community

January 24, 2020 by Malcolm Gallagher Leave a Comment

Whether it becomes your main income or a side earner becoming an Affiliate is a great 2020s way to earn money. But the challenge you may have is what to promote as an affiliate. And, the wrong products can quickly ruin your hard-earned reputation.

I’m Malcolm Gallagher, director of the BizVision Affiliate Programme

At BizVision we have been developing online products almost since the internet began! Not just for us, but also for big clients such as Central Government, local authorities, chambers and trade associations

Now, with our BizVision.co.uk platform we are able to welcome a select community of affiliates, hopefully yourself, who can not only earn generous commissions but also expand your influence and reputation because of our topical and quality business support products.

Our products revolve around the core business support needs of Leadership, Team Building, Sales & Marketing Skills and Supplier or Vendor Skills.

Plus we have a speciality in Hospitality, Not for Profit and our unique Silvepreneurs brand which is about starting a business aged 50 plus.

Our products come in 3 distinct formats:

You’ll be able to recommend our unique GoKit collection. Each title is a set of downloadable incisive videos at a very affordable price.
You’ll be able to recommend our quality courses and programmes which are all housed on our LMS system on our site. These include Built to Lead, Top Gun Sales Achiever, Built 2 Supply and many more.
You’ll be able to recommend and earn from our membership programmes. And white label services

We’ll support you with your own affiliate tag and dashboard. You’ll be able to download marketing support material such as images, copy, videos and have unlimited marketing advice.

You can even go further and be an associate running local events using our proven presentation material.

To become a BizVision Affiliate is first an easy sign-up by going to:

www.Bizvision.co.uk/affiliate-support/ which will then re-direct you to the internal signup form. After approval of your appointment, I’ll be in touch to start your affiliate success journey.

I hope I’ll be welcoming you soon to the BizVision Affiliate Community at www.bizvision.co.uk.