Good Fortune Magazine October 2012

GOOD FORTUNE Magazine OCT/NOV 2012

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GOODFORTUNE WELCOME

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Welcome

Autumn is a great time for all things crack, sizzle and pop. For starters, there’s the joy of buying new clothes for the colder weather. Then, after all the trick’n’treating of Halloween, comes a holy day to celebrate every saint. Next up is bonfire night. And while burning an effigy seems a rather gruesome idea, there’s a lot to be said about cashmere mittens, sparklers and baked apples.

Finally, there’s the start of the preChristmas frenzy. The wrapping paper is already out, now all you need is the presents. Which means....yippee...more shopping.

So go on, wave goodbye to summer and be grateful for the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness. Penny x p.s. Do you have any news or views for the next edition? Don’t forget to tweet me @PFray.

Contents: Page 3: News Page 4: A/W 2012 Must Haves Page 6: Military Trend Page 8: DIY Dyeing Page 9: Celebrity Interview Page 10: Home Tweet Home Page 11: Tea Loaf Recipe Page 12: What’s On Page 13: Tarotscopes Page 14: Ghost Hunting Page 16: Angel School Page 17: Travel Safari Page 20: Connected Page 21: Next Edition Cover Image: Model wears outfit from House of Fraser

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WIRRAL BOOKFEST There was a time when literary festivals were elite events attended by old school intellectuals. But these days, they’re hip and happening in a town or village near you. In fact, there are some really exciting authors and speakers visiting Wirral Libraries’ Bookfest this month, including travel writer Stuart Maconie and crime writer David Jackon.

So, whether you’re a book worm or hip socialite, celebrate literature the local way.

For more information visit www.wirral.gov.uk/ bookfest

The Reporter

Get the lowdown on what’s hot & happening now...

A THEATRICAL EVENT OF TITANIC PROPORTIONS During the first week of October, a spectacular and large scale multimedia theatrical event will be coming to Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral.

Inspired by one of the most powerful tragedies of the past 100 years, Treasured aims to move beyond simply re-telling the tale of RMS Titanic.

With breathtaking soundscapes, a community chorus, the grandeur of this world famous building and the audience right in the centre of the action, expect an event like no other.

For more information, go to http:// www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk/visitingevents/attractions.aspx

Trending: mummy porn It started with 50 Shades of Grey. Now, pre-Christmas bookshelves are groaning with kink-busters.

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GOODFORTUNE FASHION

1. THE STATEMENT NECKLACE Fashion is enjoying a 1920s flashback thanks to Downton Abbey and a remake of the Great Gatsby. Tick two trends with this Art Deco necklace, £20, from Accessorize.

2. NEW LEATHER Not bold (or wealthy) enough to wear head to toe leather? Pop on this £99 peplum from Hobbs to achieve instant chic.

4 New Season Must Haves 3. THE QUIRKY KNIT If it’s slouchy and a bit bonkers - buy it.

Chloe and Moschino both embraced the statement jumper this season. This dogtooth number - £19.99 from Internacionale is a nod to the trend.

Indigo, royal or navy - any shade of blue is trendy this autumn. For a flattering silhouette, try this dress from Fran & Jane.

4. BLUE

“Moving back to Liverpool from London means no more Tube commute for me, so this autumn, I plan to embrace more heels for work. Lucy Choi, the niece of Jimmy Choo, has just launched a collection with us. Other than that, I am a big fan of ‘forever’ items. I’ll be investing in a Preen dress, a pair of Joseph leather trousers, a Burberry Brit coat and some J Brand jeans.”

Joanne Watkinson from my-Wardrobe.com

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THE STREET STYLISTA Name: Celeste Adamson.

Age: 24.

Profession: Account Executive at Exposure PR. Spotted: Shambles Square, Manchester.

Wearing: Duck print dress and boots from Hobbs with NW3 leather bag.

Personal Style: “I’m quite bold in that I’m not afraid of prints or colour. But on the whole, I like wearing feminine, and easy to wear dresses.”

This Season: “I’m loving all things burgundy.”

SKINTED V MINTED < £59.95 Moda In Pelle

FASHION NOTES John Lewis has seriously hit our fashion radar since collaborating with hot, Brit designer Alice Temperley.

The Somerset collection, her new high street debut, offers everything from animal print scarves to Victoriana lace dresses, bridging country chic with city elegance. We heart.

> £825 Yves Saint Laurent

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Image & clothes from Hobbs

GOODFORTUNE FASHION

Armed & Dangerous Fashion is having a military moment, so get tough and tailored this autumn.

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inspired details like desert boots, brass buttons and a khaki shades with cute bow belts and owl emblems.

The easiest way to get the look on the high street is with a green or brown army jacket, which will act as an instant wardrobe updater - Primark and Internaçionale’s versions are both worth checking out. For a more grown up look, head for Hobbs. If it’s tough lace-up boots you’re after, try Bertie or River Island. River Island also has a great selection of embellished military-style caps, as do Marks & Spencer and Accessorize.

The beauty of this trend is that it can be worked in so many different ways.

Try it!

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For the past decade or so it seems that the military look has been the eternal autumn/winter trend, both on the catwalk and on the high street.

Luckily for devotees who love the functionality of army pieces but still want their look to have a new-season edge, the style has finally been given a new spin. This season, it’s all about the khaki army surplus vibe, adding a masculine edge with leather details and caps.

For wearability, look for ways to tone down the full-on army look. Heavy lace-up boots, a khaki army surplus-style jacket and a cap are all great pieces on their own, but never all at once. The aim is to look slightly tough and very chic not to channel a Soviet-era sergeant major (or a certain ex-WAG pop-star.)

Victoria Beckham’s runway was a masterclass in rocking the army vibe with tough accessories (wrap-around leather belts, long boots and caps), but keeping the silhouette ultra-feminine with fitted midi dresses. Burberry also toned down the full-on military look by combining subtle army-

Belt, £6, Dorothy Perkins

Cap - from a selection at River Island Bertie. Lace-up ankle boots, £119.

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GOODFORTUNE BEAUTY

Home Hair

Times are tough, so we’re spending less at the salon. Penny Fray investigates the art of DIY dyeing.

We’re facing a double dip recession, and in such depressing economic times it’s time to skip the salon. And why not? With the average home colouring kit costing around £5 compared to a minimum spend of £50 at the salon, dyeing-it-yourself is becoming an increasingly attractive option.

Sales of home colourants are on the rise with more than eight million women now treating their hair at home.

“I used to spend more than £100 a month on highlights,” reveals one yummy mummy from Cheshire. “But since every day costs have gone up and the kids’ school fees are seriously cutting into our household budget, having my hair professionally coloured every six weeks seems a bit selfish.”

While a new generation of colourants have improved greatly to minimise major DIY disasters - a little caution is still necessary.

“Hair colouring kits have been getting better and better, although the user will never be sure whether they’re getting the correct shade for their hair when buying off the shelf,” says expert Brent Mossop. “We only advise that you lift or darken your hair up to two shades. Any more than this and a colourist would have to potentially react to the colour during the colouring process by adding different tones to the hair. It's not always the case but it’s better to be safe during the home hair colouring process.”

The other rules of doing it yourself is to do a strand test and always follow the

instructions on the box. Never use home colourants to highlight.

“Applying foil is a skill in itself,” explains Brent. “High-lift tinting is possible though and it would be a hell of a lot cheaper with the same products you get in high end salons with the same result.

“We’ve just launched YourColour, a new home colouring system that puts you in touch with one of our professional colourists using free videoing calling via Skype or Face Time. That way, we can see you and advise on colour, tone and application. We then mix the colour by hand, especially for you, and post it anywhere in the UK. We believe it’s the closest you’ll get to salon results.”

The whole service costs just £18.80 and is available via www.your-colour.com.

Alternatively, consider visiting a local training college or salon. There, you’re guaranteed to get a professional look for up to 75% less than you’d pay a qualified colourist.

You just need to be patient and trust that the tutor is keeping an eye on the trainee for potential mistakes.

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Wagarama Dani Lawrence, model and girlfriend of Liverpool FC’s goalie Brad Jones, talks teeth, trends and marathons. beautiful she could wear a bin bag and I’d want to do so too.

Any treasured style items?

I can’t say any clothes in my wardrobe are particularly treasured. I do, however, have a book case with all my shoes on, which I love.

Dani is a model at www.nemesisagency.co.uk

What’s in your beauty cabinet?

I can’t live without my Dior Hydra Life Hydrating Serum [2]. I don't wear make up every day but a good moisturiser is essential. I have a problem with lipgloss. I can’t seem to visit a beauty counter without buying one.

What are your best things in life?

My two men - Brad and my baby Nico. They make me smile everyday.

What has been the greatest moment in your modelling career thus far?

I love the fact that my smile is being used by a huge celebrity dentist in America.

Tell us something people would be surprised about you?

I haven’t come across one person who isn't surprised by the fact that I'm doing a half marathon five months after having a baby.

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What is your ‘lust-have’ item for this season?

Definitely Isabel Marant's Jacob Boots [1]. The fringing is bang on trend and they're great for autumn/winter wear.

Whose wardrobe inspires you?

Victoria Beckham always looks impeccable. Her style is simple and elegant but always polished.

Jennifer Lopez is another favourite - she’s so

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GOODFORTUNE HOME

Home Bird

The trend for all things feathered and fabulous is still strong. This season, it’s all about owls.

Teapot, £32, Hunkydory Home

Selection of cushions from M&S. Material owl - £25.

Wooden trio of owls from Plumo.

Embroidered owl cushion, £10, from Matalan.

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GOODFORTUNE FOOD

Time for Tea

Celebrate National Baking Week on Oct 15-21 with this traditional tea loaf from Waitrose.

•1⁄4 tsp bicarbonate of soda •1⁄4 tsp mixed spice

METHOD

INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • •

3 Yorkshire Gold tea bags 30g sultanas 15g raisins 15g currants &10g dark glacé cherries, chopped 60g butter, softened, plus a little extra for greasing 85g light brown sugar 1 medium egg, beaten 100g plain flour

1. Make a small pot of tea using three Yorkshire Gold tea bags and 250ml of boiling water.

Leave to brew for 10 minutes.

2. Place the dried fruit in a bowl, pour over the tea and leave to soak for at least 1 hour.

Drain and reserve the liquid.

3. Preheat the oven to 180c/gas mark 4. Grease and line the base of a 450g loaf tin with baking parchment.

4. Cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.

Gradually add the egg, whisking all the time until well combined.

5. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, bicarbonate of soda, mixed spice and a pinch of salt. Fold the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture but don’t over mix.

6. Fold in the dried fruit and 4 tbsp of the reserved Yorkshire Gold tea. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin.

7. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre of the loaf comes out clean. Remove from the tin and allow to cool.

8. Serve with a cup of tea. Yummy!

LITTLE BLACK FOOD BOOK: Okay, so it’s a little low brow for LBFB - but if you haven’t tried a twix straw yet, you haven’t lived. Buy a bar, bite off both ends, dip it in your tea and suck. Disgustingly good and best done in private!

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GOODFORTUNE EVENTS

What’s On Halloween Horror The Garden of Lost Souls by Love history is a tour of horror situated within the atmospheric Victorian Walled Garden of Croxteth Hall and Country Park on Oct 21st 28th, 29th and 30th. To book, log on to www.lovehistory.co.uk/book-now/ Film He’s armed, dangerous and sexier than ever - Wirral born actor Daniel Craig is back on the big screen as James Bond in Skyfall. Expect loyalties to be tested as M’s past comes back to haunt her. Out in film theatres on October 26.

Event Budding collectors will love the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair at Manchester’s Spinningfields on October 4-7. Watch out for a curated selection of the best emerging talent from the design scene.

Theatre Fancy watching something so salacious that it was banned for 200 years? Then don’t miss The Country Wife, a restoration comedy about society and seduction at The Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester. It’s on until October 20. Oo-er missus!

Book Want to explore the history of Britain in one pub? Buy Shakespeare’s Local by Peter Brown (out on Nov 8).

He’s been described as the beer drinker’s Bill Bryson.

Music Stop reading about her in the gossip mags and see her live on stage instead. She is afterall supposed to be a pop star. Cheryl Cole’s Million Lights Tour will be showing at both the Liverpool Echo Arena on October 11, and the Manchester Arena on October 13.

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GOODFORTUNE PSYCHIC

Tarotscopes

Your forecast for October and November from The House of Good Fortune.

Aries (March 21-April 19) A time of prosperity and stability gives way to struggle and sadness in early November, says the five of pentacles.

Don’t worry - this bad time will soon pass.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Your sympathy for others will make you popular this season, says the page of cups.

Just don’t over do it.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) It is dawn and your worries are spent, says the ten of swords. But your energy levels remain low after some sort of struggle. direction may have to be taken, says the Cancer (June 21-July 22) seven of pentacles.

Children, parties or the promise of a new future puts the spring back to your step this Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) season, says the sun card.

Lighten life’s load by learning to say no to needy friends and family, says the nine of Leo (July 23-August 22) wands. You need to rest more.

You have a great deal of energy to take on new initiatives, says the ace of wands.

Capricorn (December 22-January 19) Embrace this time of good fortune.

Time is a great healer for you. Whatever

marketing strategy

Virgo (August 23-September 22) Your anxieties are unfounded, says the nine of wands. Think positively and all will be well come Christmas.

Libra (September 23-October 22) The justice card says this is a good time to settle legal matters and silly disputes.

Scorpio (October 23-November 21) You feel dissatisfied with work, due to a lack of praise and certainty. A new

trials you are currently facing, try to be patient and learn from the experience.

Aquarius (January 20-February 18) Be prepared for huge changes and intellectual challenges in November, says the knight of swords.

Pisces (February 19-March 20) Don’t indulge in an illusion. If a relationship or job isn’t right, you must implement change.

For bespoke readings and astro charts, email psychic@thehouseofgoodfortune.co.uk

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GOODFORTUNE HALLOWEEN

Angel School

Celebrity psychic Donna Robinson explores the healing power and serenity of contacting your angel guide.

This Halloween, forget about all things ghoulish and embrace the goodness of angels instead.

Studies and statistics show that more and more people are turning to the spirit world for guidance. And no wonder angels are amazing creatures. They come to us in various guises, offering advice that is both practical and uplifting.

Now, I know some of you will be raising an eyebrow in incredulity and asking for evidence. There is none - not scientifically speaking anyway. Angels have no reason to prove themselves - but many people, including myself, have tuned into their energy, felt their love and listened to their guidance.

This is not an exclusive gift. If you want to invoke your own guardian angel, all you need to do is ask. After all, we all have a guide, offering us loving support from birth until death. To contact yours, try meditation, prayer or practice a form of clairaudience where you relax, ask your question out loud and channel the answer in your head.

It takes a bit of practice, that’s why I’ve set up a series of spiritual empowerment programmes. They’ll help you work with your energy to connect to the spirit world . They run for six weeks and the first one will take place at Thornton Hall Hotel in Thornton Hough, Wirral on November 1, 2012.

Call 0844 683 0245 for details.

Michael was first seen as a healing angel, and then over time, as a protector and the leader of God’s army against evil. Call on him when you need strength, protection and truth. It helps to visualise his sword as a living flame.

In Judeo-Christian tradition, Raphael performs all manners of healing. He is also said to be the guardian of the tree of life. Ask for his help when you need energy, knowledge or guidance.

A clear quartz will help your harness clarity of mind.

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Model’s outfit from River Island

GOODFORTUNE HALLOWEEN

Spooktastic From Halloween hauntings to things that go bump in the night - ghost hunter Wayne Spurrier shares his work with Louise Parker.

What made you decide to become a ghost hunter?

I received a ghost hunt as a Christmas gift. A few things happened on the event which I just couldn’t explain and it re-ignited my need to know more about the subject. I was left with a burning desire to visit more places and gain more experiences.

Describe what happens on a typical ‘Haunted Happenings’ overnight ghost hunt?

Throughout the night we work in small groups and explore the whole building, carrying out séances and vigils in the most active areas and using many different types of equipment including EMF meters and dowsing rods.

Ultimately, what are you looking for at each event?

The Haunted Happenings team are not there to change anybody's beliefs or opinions, but simply to facilitate the ghost hunt and offer our experience in encouraging activity to happen.

Naturally, we would all love for an apparition of Elizabeth I or Henry VIII to make an appearance but we are just grateful for whatever the spirits can do during our time at a location.

So is spiritual activity guaranteed at every event?

The locations which we visit all have a fantastic reputation for ghostly activity and sightings so we rarely find ourselves without an experience to tell others about over a coffee break.

What is the scariest encounter you’ve ever had whilst doing a ghost hunt?

It was in the cellars at Woodchester Mansion.

Standing alone in a long, dark corridor, I became aware of the crunch of gravel about ten feet away from me. As I listened I heard another which appeared closer and then another which was even closer still. The only way I can describe the sound is as if somone was creeping up on me. And I have to admit that I reached for my torch and made a hasty retreat for the door (only to hear a bang on the wooden stairs just behind me on the way up).

What are Haunted Happenings planning for Halloween?

We have more than 20 public Ghost Hunts running over Halloween and we are visiting some of the UKs most haunted and infamous locations.

From the dark, foreboding crypt and cells of Oxford Castle, to the cellars and haunted bedrooms of the Station Hotel, we are bringing our guests the very best locations on the spookiest weekend of the year.

For more information, see www.hauntedhappenings.co.uk And finally, what do you say to all the skeptics out there?

We really do welcome people on to our events who are very skeptical about the paranormal because it helps offer a real balance to the night.

All I ever ask is that they spend their time at the event with an open mind and trying everything possible to prove themselves wrong, rather than right.

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Zebra from Microsoft Images.

GOODFORTUNE TRAVEL

Animal Magic With its huge wildlife sanctuary and glut of luxury lodges, South Africa is the ideal place to see the Big Five, says Penny Fray.

Each morning and afternoon, we went on a kidney jarring jeep ride into the bush. We drove up and down hills, weaved through bushes and dodged dense spider webs in search of the elusive lion.

I say elusive, since the wet weather had made the big cats shy. Then, just as dusk fell and our driver decided to head for home, excited whispers came from the back. Could it be? No. Yes. Lions. A pair of them. One white, one brown. Hungry - and HUGE. And there was I, sitting in an open vehicle, just a few feet away from one of the most powerful creatures on the planet. Just one swipe of the paw and I would have been vulture fodder.

Yet, there is and never will be, a thrill quite like seeing a wild animal in its natural habitat.

Indeed, some of the world’s best game viewing can be found in South Africa.

A comfortable (and safe) way to get closer to nature is to book in at a private game park.

Several of these operate in the bush-veld along the border of Kruger Park - the country’s largest wildlife sanctuary.

We stayed at Elandela, a luxury lodge which offered sumptuous rooms, impressive facilities and a wide range of wild animals, including white lions, leopards, zebra, giraffes and rhinoceros.

Food, transport and expert rangers were included in the reasonable price as well as a guided tour of Kruger, which is almost the same size as Israel.

Despite its hugeness, the park is remarkably well organised with a good network of roads, toilets, camps and shops - but the trip was definitely enhanced by having a guide.

Ours, Karina, had trained at Kruger, and knew all the best places to see the animals. In fact, we were

amazed by her ability to spot camouflaged crocs and flying monkeys at eye squinting distances, before whizzing off in the Land Cruiser to find the best photographic angle.

Back at Elendela, the young ranger took turns with her colleague Coleman, in tracking rare, white lions. They’re beautiful creatures - but as previously stated - pretty scary. Fortunately, the canny cats know not to take on the 4x4s - even ones bereft of windows.

I loved the freedom of spotting zebras or hippos without the hinderance of a zoo’s metal bar or fence. And - if I’m honest - a little fear just added to the adventure. But the best bit was learning all about the native customs and languages of the people. Poor Coleman had more questions fired at him than a Mastermind contestant, all of which he handled with aplomb.

If you’re not a morning person, then you’ll probably grumble at the 6am alarm call that necessitates some of these wild sightings. Luckily,

Elendela has a breeding programme for white lions.

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what gentle creatures they are and how cruelly they meet their end - shot, hit and hacked until time releases them from their suffering. And all for what? Material that is as medically effective as your finger nails. Tragic.

Anyway, even if you’re not into wild animals - or their causes, the Mpumalanga region, offers heart thumping vistas of mountains, valleys, rivers and waterfalls. Of particular interest is the Blyde River Canyon, which has some of the deepest precipitous cliffs of any canyon on the planet.

Part of the aptly named Panorama route, it starts at the town of Graskop and includes God’s Window, the Pinnacle and Bourke’s Luck Potholes. Day trips can be booked from your lodge - but they can be expensive.

This is an amazing country, made all the more beautiful by the friendliness of the people. If you love animals, culture and photography, you must go.

If you want to know more about Elendela or Roccy, log on to http://www.elandelalodge.co.za/ and http://www.elandelarhinosurvivortrust.co.za/

Feeding time for Roccy and Clova.

in between outings, the lodge cosseted us with attentive service and fabulous food. In fact, there were so many delicious courses at every sitting that gaining weight was an inevitability. But boy, it was worth it when you’re sitting by a large camp fire, staring up at a star studded sky, scoffing Impala sausage to the music of mating hippos.

Guests at Elandela, as well as been given the opportunity to chat with the resident parrot Sexy, are also given a chance to meet Roccy, a baby rhino left orphaned by poachers last year.

The celebrity calf was saved by Yvonne and Rocco Gioia, the lodge’s welcoming owners, after he was left blinded following a brutal attack on his mother. He and his companion certainly had the ‘awwww’ factor as they suckled their milk bottles with squeals of delight.

The death of Roccy’s mother follows a surge in poaching, driven by demand for rhino horn on the black market. Despite various security measures, more than 300 rhinos have already been killed this year by armed gangs.

It’s heartbreaking stuff, especially when you see

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GOODFORTUNE BUSINESS

Connected

Network from your desk with Francis McEntegart, barrister and director of Liverpool based McEntegart Legal Ltd. Your biog in brief: I was called to the bar in 1998, and have mostly worked in entertainment and commercial law ever since. I worked as an in-house lawyer for a music publisher and record company before leaving London and moving back up to Liverpool. I was part of two of the larger North West law firms before setting up on my own, over five years ago. We also look after the Super Lambanana and co-own the record label Cavern Records which signed the fantastic band The Mono LPs. Describe yourself in three words: Creative, determined and ethical.

Why do you do what you do?

I love specializing in contractual and intellectual property law. It is a privilege to be in a position to work with intelligent and inventive people, helping them succeed with their businesses and sorting out their problems.

Work philosophy: Don’t be too easily influenced by compliments or criticism. Be grateful for the help of others and make sure they know how genuinely thankful you are.

Highlights: Getting all the compliments from music industry specialists on our download package Start Your Own Record Label. It is great to have it confirmed from people you respect to say you have done something worthwhile.

Worst moment: Being late for a meeting with a new client, running into their building, standing on freshly laid cement whilst workmen watched in disbelief.

Then spending an hour having a meeting with a ‘Steve’ whilst Steve (the new client) who I should have been meeting with, was in an office upstairs calling my boss. Also being electrocuted on stage and being chased by cows (not business related).

Best business advice: Anyone can have an idea but few can put it into action.

Who you’d like to connect with? Good people who want to make the most of their businesses. Every business should know about the existence and value of its intellectual property assets.

You can contact me on: info@mclegal.co.uk / www.mclegal.uk / 0151 255 0400.

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