Author Archives: Peter Davison
Massive Beatles collection goes under the hammer
As fans of The Beatles prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of band’s debut single, thousands of items of Beatles collectables are to be sold at a Cotswolds antiques auction. The Beatles headed into EMI’s Abbey Road studios 50 years … Continue reading
Book publication is a dream come true – literally
The publication of her first book is a dream-come-true for business guru Lynne Copp – literally. And the book – the idea for which came to the author in a dream – scooped Lynne a national award… even before it … Continue reading
Frustrated bosses Say No to Banks
Frustrated bosses who say their businesses are being held back by the reluctance of financial institutions to lend them money are being urged to Say No To Banks. The audacious Say No To Banks campaign evokes the spirit of this … Continue reading
Toys, designer labels and five gold rings – everything you need for Christmas
After selling thousands of items during the clearance of a toy museum back in September, you’d have thought auctioneers at Moore Allen & Innocent in Cirencester would have had enough fun and games for the year. But as Christmas approaches, … Continue reading
Auctioneers toast success of wine sale
Auctioneers have toasted the success of a sale of vintage wines, champagnes and spirits, which produced hammer prices worth raising a glass to. The most valuable single bottle of the sale – held at Moore Allen & Innocent in Cirencester on … Continue reading
Moron extraction team
As our name suggests, when we’re not helping people with their marketing we are actually Secret Agents. A real bona fide James Bond and Sydney Bristow. Yesterday, we were involved in the extraction of a friendly operative from a bunch … Continue reading
Really cool beginners’ guide to LinkedIn
I came across this really cool guide to LinkedIn this morning. I love it so much I’ve already sent it to one client, who has just started her own business. Now I’d like to share it with you. It’s a … Continue reading
Using social media – which platform is best?
Assuming we know about these things, people are always stopping the Secret Agents in the street and asking: “What’s the best social media platform to promote my business?” The other day we came across this handy guide at www.breakingcopy.com. Hope … Continue reading
Electric Swing Circus plug in to co-operation
A Birmingham band who fuse 1920s and 30s jazz with modern dance beats, circus skills and burlesque dancing are getting toes tapping across the UK – just six months after their launch. Bypassing the traditional trudge around small venues, Electric … Continue reading
Don’t fret: pluck this antique guitar at auction
A rare wartime guitar – played by a member of an award-winning dance band and used to accompany the Glenn Miller Orchestra – will be sold at a Cotswolds auction later this month. The Super 400 is so unusual because the manufacturer, … Continue reading