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The book of possibilities

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Delights by Cynthia

One of my favourite girl-time films is Last Holiday, starring Queen Latifah. Cookware sales clerk Georgia Byrd is led to believe that she has less than a month to live. So she cashes in her life savings and literally begins … Continue reading →

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Provision for the Vision

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Delights by Cynthia

I took some time out, recently. I started to get frustrated, because things weren’t moving forward in the pace I wanted them to move, and I felt there were constant setbacks and drawbacks. It was only when I took some … Continue reading →

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The Life of Pie

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Delights by Cynthia

I had a brilliant morning yesterday. I was invited to a girls’ school in north London to speak about setting up a business, finance and career choices while you are young. We did a short exercise on how my day … Continue reading →

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Christmas: Hospitality and Etiquette

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Delights by Cynthia

Show some hospitality over the Christmas season: Hospitality: Love thy neighbour: Check in on your elderly neighbours. Are they warm enough? Have they eaten? Half an hour, over a cup of tea could really lift their spirits… Room for one … Continue reading →

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In my footsteps

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Delights by Cynthia

You never know how you can go on to influence your children to do great things. My little girl loves to sit with me when I’m decorating cakes. Sometimes it not always possible. But if there’s space (and of course … Continue reading →

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Be positive about your business

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Delights by Cynthia

If you are a woman and particularly if your business is a creative business, women tend to lack confidence and talk about how they’re just a cake maker/dressmaker/ or design cards. You certainly won’t get a man describing himself in … Continue reading →

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Dream Talk for Black History Month

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Delights by Cynthia

I was recently invited to a diversity group in Kensington and Chelsea, to deliver a talk not giving up on your dreams, it was during Black History Month; it was an honour and a pleasure. I was asked to create … Continue reading →

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Not another sales call…

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Delights by Cynthia

Whether you work from home, or you’re based in an office, you are bound to get them. Sometimes once a week, once a day or several times a day. ‘Hello, can I speak to the owner of Delights by Cynthia?’ … Continue reading →

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If it doesn’t sit well with you, say no

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Delights by Cynthia

What do you say ‘yes’ to and what do you say ‘no’ to, in your business? It’s your business, after all, so you should be able to decide what sits well with your business ethos and what doesn’t. If you’re … Continue reading →

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Your Monthlies

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Delights by Cynthia

We’re heading towards the end of another month and I was just wondering whether we all make the most of the month for our businesses. It might be worth looking at your sales figures, your enquiries and orders and see … Continue reading →

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