One of the things I’m usually informed is, that my communication skills are good. My ability to communicate (at all levels) and more importantly, to break something complex down and simplify… is a good skill.
I usually see it as an opportunity to tell a story….
So, Bal…. what value do you offer?
Well…. the experience and knowledge I’ve built over the years, by implementing new digital related products, understanding and piloting innovative technologies…. makes me, well placed… to advice and help businesses to move from physical to digital.
What does that actually mean, Bal?
Well… a lot of businesses are not leveraging technology that is available to help increase sales! That’s what it comes down to. Sales. Building the connection with the customer – getting to know them so well, that you should be on first name terms all the time! (And, yes – it doesn’t matter how many customers you have!)
For example – recently I’ve been talking to a local business, and asked him – how he communicates to his customers… and it was all around…. using paper (newsletter or leaflets), or when he meets them.
I then introduced him to Whatsapp for Business. Simple, yet sooooooo effective! For starters – you can have automated messages!
Next up…. quick replies…
There’s so much more… but my favourite, categories for your customers….
And the best bit…. it’s free.
This is what I mean by moving from physical (paper, old methods…) to digital.
This is just one example. There’s soooooo many more ways you can move to digital. For example, I’ve introduced digital signatures! (And they are legally binding).
Want help move to a Digital World? – Get in touch.
When you’re starting something, following your passion…. anything, it can be extremely difficult.
There’s people asking you, have you got a business plan? What’s your strategy? Who are your customers? Etc…
Whilst these are very important questions – there’s a phrase that you shouldn’t forget….. Progress over Perfection!
Get started. Find your customers (have an idea first who/where they could be!)
40 years ago, Rob Strasser, Nike’s first marketing head, put out this internal memo called “Principles.” Quite incredible just how little the company has wavered from these since….
What are your principles? – if it helps, I would recommend you read, Business for Punks! – great book!!
With this… you may be thinking, Bal…. what’s your passion and what are your principles?!
Great questions….. I have a few passions, all of which I’m progressing with, from Food (Bal’s Bakery), Football (which I enjoy – and am coaching a team!) and….. well, there’s a few more I’m working on, and will share more soon!
Time doesn’t stop. We kind of know that. So, don’t let time pass you by so quickly. Do what you want to do. Follow your passion.
(disclaimer – don’t drop everything and put yourself in financial difficulty if it’s not sustainable – start a side hustle/hobby).
Because one day… you’ll think, where have those years gone….
Most of us…. are on 4G. That’s right, check your phone, and we’re usually connected (if we’re not living rural) on 4G. This means a quick connection and higher download speeds than the old 3G connectivity.
But there’s a need for speed!
We’re consuming more and more data! And for that data to be consumed, we’re running out of patience. We need it to be quicker. Faster.
Whilst the UK has embarked on 5G connectivity….
That’s right folks…. the government of South Korea has confirmed plans to carry out a 6G trial in 2026, according to a report by Business Korea. The South Korean government is anticipating the service to be commercially available as soon as 2028 or 2030.
The country is expected to spend approximately $169m over the course of five years to develop this technology.
But Bal… how fast will that be?!
The trial aims to achieve 1Tbps in data transmission speeds, which amounts to roughly five times faster than 5G and latency reduction to one-tenth of current 5G services.
FIVE TIMES FASTER THAN 5G!
To put this into context. 5G is to be 10 to 20 times faster than 4G. In theory, 5G is likely to reach speeds that are 20 times faster than 4G. 4G has a peak speed of 1GB per second; 5G could theoretically achieve speeds of 20GB per second.
Ok… here’s an example of speed;
So…. you can only imagine how quick it’ll be on 6G.
So be ready… get everything connected…. because speed won’t be an issue.
There’s a lot of people who say, I wish…. I had, was, etc….
But you know wishing doesn’t really work.
Working for it works.
Think like a… Monk. Yep, that’s the book I’ve been reading recently, and it’s a great book! Thoroughly recommend it.
It’s all about what’s on the inside – and how you think…. your mind, your passion, etc…
I tweeted this morning. I’ve been spending alot of time recently on video conference calls.
Yesterday, I was on my first one at 8am… then several others throughout the day, in between doing emails, etc… and then one in the evening and wrapped up around 8:30pm. Then again, this morning – back on it again… 8am start… it’s got me thinking, there’s got to be a correlation between screen time and staying indoors/pandemic.
It’s natural – the more we are at home, the more we’ll be on our devices and therefore, more ‘screen time’. But what can we do?
Honestly – take a break.
Put the device down.
Walk away.
Look out of the window.
Read a book
Get some paint and decorate.
Obviously, if you’re working from home – then make sure you schedule in plenty of breaks. Take time out of your diary to go and do something else and move away from the screen. It’s not good for the eyes. It’s not good for your mind. It’s not good for your health.
We can limit ourselves – on our devices!
I know a few people on Twitter that could do with this! LOL!
Honestly, devices have built in screen time calculators – shows you which app, how long, etc… you’ve been spending on your phone/device. But action is needed.
Pick the phone up and talk to someone, rather than text/message.
And remember – if you are suffering from body or mental health, please reach out to someone.
So…. iOS14 is out for Apple users!
For those who haven’t used it or been able to test it – now is the time for you to download and install on your mobile and iPad devices! Now – I will apologize to the many readers who are on Android – I will try to share some Android updates, but as I’m many things Apple…. I just had to write up about this!
Now there’s a lot of great features that are available. My daughter has been able to…
Obviously – with point 3, you can have it to any Theme you want – more so… I think there’s a lot more flexibility with what you can do.
Now, there’s a lot of practical features also… best explained in this video…. Enjoy!
Oh… and don’t forget to download Steve. I’ll pass your thanks onto my daughter.
It’s all about action. It’s all about getting stuff done. It’s ok to talk/dream, however – would suggest you… Plan – Do – Check – Act!
