This is a guide born from spending countless hours at the side of a swimming pool teaching people how to snorkel, scuba dive - and play underwater hockey.

There is a knack to teaching people the basics to this demanding sport. To do it well requires you to be a good teacher, not just a good hockey player. But anyone can do it if they put a little thought into what a beginner needs to know.

This e-book is designed for players, coaches and teachers who find themselves from time to time introducing new players to underwater hockey.

File size: 380 KB, format: PDF

The sequel to the runaway bestseller Client fishing. Freelancers and contractors can read our tips on how to manage a client’s expectations so they’re happy, you’re happy, the job is completed on time and on budget, and you get paid. Ah, perfect, achievable dream!

Learn what to say when asked ‘What’s your hourly rate?’; work out whether you need a contract or just a really detailed estimate; handle last minute changes gracefully; and chase up pesky unpaid invoices without stress.

You’ve caught the clients you love; make sure you manage your relationship so it’s a long and fulfilling one.

File size: 612 KB, format: PDF

You’ll find this book useful if you run (or want to run) a service-based business. You’re a writer, graphic designer, editor, photographer or a stand-up comedian, and you want to find enthusiastic clients who love what you do, and are happy to pay you.

Traditional marketing ‘wisdom’ tells you to get a Yellow Pages ad, write some brochures then wait for the phone to ring. Get comfortable, you’ll be waiting a while.

There’s a cheap, simple, effective method to finding clients you love. You’ll read about it in Client fishing. No bull.

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These e-books are based on our training seminars and experiences. The information they contain has been tried and tested by all kinds of people, some of them probably just like you. Sure, the manual on coaching underwater hockey players won’t be for everyone, but you’d be surprised.