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21 things we know now that we didn’t know then The things you learn when start your own business As we prepare to celebrate our 3rd birthday at The Clear Thinking Partnership we have captured some of our most valuable learning and thoughts about being in business, and making the transition from corporate life to "new business" to where we are today. The experiences and insights that others have shared with us on our journey so far have been invaluable and we hope that we can provide inspiration to others, just as we have been inspired by the stories we have heard and the people we have met. Do get in touch to find out more or just to tell us what you think! "Every day's a school day!" |

We have found in many areas of our business that simple things, done well, often have the longest lasting impact and taking time out to reflect is just one of those things. We love these words by A.A.Milne written in 1926.
We know we’ve made a breakthrough with a client when we start to feel like part of the furniture. There are some tell-tale signs such as rarely having to wait in reception to be collected for a meeting, we’re just asked to "come on up"; making our own cups of tea rather than relying on someone hosting us for our visit; being allowed to rearrange the furniture ourselves and put it back again; and the fact that we’re greeted with a warm and friendly "hello" from everyone we meet but then people simply go about their daily business barely noticing that we’re there.
If you’ve ever had a crush on someone then you’ll recognise the obsessive behaviour described here!
Don’t they always say "it’s not what you know, it’s who you know"? Well – we're not implying that we don’t know anything, but we continue to be surprised and delighted by the power of relationships in the growth of our business.
"Still having a sustainable business after 3 years has got a lot to do with being a dolphin rather than a dinosaur."

"...... one of them is unnecessary."