Quaker A-Z
Quaker A-Z: Q is for Quiet not Querulous
Don’t be afraid to stop and ask for quiet! A bit of quiet time goes further than you think. This could be to support the
August 18, 2023
Uncategorized
Ten Thoughts of Ten Things
The idea for Mindful Business Services (MBS) started back in 2012. I am proud to announce that on September 13th 2023 we will celebrate our 10th
August 15, 2023
Charity Admin
Quaker A-Z: P is for Publicity or Promotion
Photo by Charlie Deets on Unsplash All publicity is good publicity? Publicity and Promotion are two words that often get a negative reputation. You hear
August 4, 2023
Charity Admin
Quaker A-Z Clerking: O is for Onboarding
What do we mean by Onboarding? Onboarding is the action or process of integrating a new person into an organisation ensuring they have the tools
July 21, 2023
Employment & Volunteers
Quaker A-Z: N is for Non-assumptive Language
Thinking about the language you use… I’m sure you’ve heard the old truism about “ass-uming”. But our society actually trains us to make various assumptions,
July 7, 2023
Charity Admin
Quaker A-Z: M is for Maintenance of Files
Planned Files Maintenance Regular blocks of planned maintenance can help keep your files intelligible for yourself and others. When I did my Business Administration and Management
June 23, 2023
Friends Journal
Quaker A-Z: L is for Listening
Listening is a vital skill for anyone hoping to run a meeting of any type. In a Quaker Meeting for Worship for Business (MfWfB) there
June 9, 2023
Quaker Testimony of Truth – Lifecycles of a meeting
Let’s explore the lifecycles of a meeting within the Quaker Testimony of Truth. Quaker history and its associated buildings are precious to me. This won’t
June 6, 2023
Charity Admin
Quaker A-Z: K is for Keep it Simple & Sustainable
Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash Quakers have testimonies of both simplicity & sustainability. Like all testimonies, both should apply to all aspects of life
May 26, 2023