We’re known for helping businesses take-off, but the irony is that many business owners don’t take the holiday they deserve.

That’s why we’re giving away a European weekend for two. The lucky winner of this competition will receive the break they deserve, with a relaxing two night stay at a destination of their choice, flights and accommodation included*.

How do I enter?

1. The competition will run for the duration of 2019 and entry is simple. With each month’s newsletter, we’ll issue 3 questions — the answers to which you’ll be able to find within that month’s blog post. The person with the most correct answers at the end of 2019 will win, so the more months you enter, the better your chances.
2. We’ll post the questions right here, so you can enter at any time if you happen to miss the newsletter (not signed up? Just pop your details into the newsletter sign up box on this page).
3. Simply send your answers by email to doug@exec-tc.com and title your email COMPETITION ENTRY. We will keep all your correct answers together until the competition ends.

February questions

You’ll find the answers to the following questions in this month’s blog.

1. What often stands between business owners and their love of the business?
2. How many management functions make up a successful business?
3. How many steps are there to help plan time to deal with ‘admin’?

March questions

You’ll find the answers to the following questions in our blog, 4 tips for effective cost cutting.

1. What should you monitor on a monthly basis?
2. Categorising what will help identify which costs are business essential and which are not?
3. Who could help you keep track of your income and expenditure?

April questions

You’ll find the answers to the following questions in our new case study, read it here.

1. How many days a year was Michele working before she joined the Momentum programme?
2. By what % has I’m Your PA’s client list grown?
3. By what % has turnover increased?

May questions

You’ll find the answers to the following questions in our new case study, read it here.

1. Name one of the territories The HR Dept operates in
2. Which ETC programme did Denise join at first?
3. How much is ETC’s 2 hour business review?

June questions

You’ll find the answers to the following questions in our recent case study, read it here.

1. In which year did Eaglet start trading?
2. After how long working with ETC did Eaglet start to make a profit?
3. How long have Jo and Wayne been working with ETC now?

July questions

You’ll find the answers to the following questions in our blog: Take a holiday – it’s vital for your business!

1. How much holiday do we recommend you take each year?
2. Which past blog article do we make reference to?
3. If you are contacted by the office while on holiday, what shouldn’t you do?

August questions

You’ll find the answers to the following questions in our blog: Preparing for 2020

1. How many months before it is needed should a plan be compiled?
2. What is the model recommenced for business planning?
3. What does ‘A’ stand for in the recommended business planning model?

September questions

You’ll find the answers to the following questions in our blog: Sales starting point: Attitude

1. What is the difference between you and a salesperson?
2. Before leaving for a sales meeting, what should you remind yourself of?
3. Which free CRM do we suggest looking at if you don’t already have one in place?

October questions

You’ll find the answers to the following questions in our blog: The Importance of a Sales Pipeline

1. How many questions are there under the ‘Do you have a sales pipeline or sales list?’ section?
2. What is the third stage in the example sales pipeline?
3. What is our top tip when creating a sales pipeline?

November questions

You’ll find the answers to the following questions in our blog: The Importance of a Sales Pipeline

1. What are the two main approaches when it comes to sales meeting preparation?
2. Which famous film do we reference?
3. What is the name of the visualisation technique we recommend?

Send your answers to doug@exec-tc.com and title your email COMPETITION ENTRY.

*Terms and conditions:
1.No purchase necessary. 2.Only one entry per month per person. 3.Winner will be drawn at random 4.Prize to be taken before the end of 2020. 5.Winner will be contacted by our nominated travel agent who will arrange a weekend of the winner’s choice, within a pre-set budget. 6.Prize includes flights and accommodation only, spending money, travel insurance and transfers are excluded. 7. The prize is non-exchangeable, non-transferable and no cash alternatives will be given. 8. In the event of more than person having an equal number of correct answers, we will issue a tie-break question. 9.Winner agrees to take part in reasonable post event publicity and to the use of their photographs in such publicity.