Founding Author
Paul Handover is a child of the post-war era in Great Britain having been born in London a few months before the end of WWII. After a rather shaky attempt at being educated, including 2 years studying for a Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Paul’s first job was as a commercial apprentice at the British Aircraft Corporation.He then joined the sales desk of British Visqueen, a polythene film and products manufacturer and part of ICI Plastics. From there he joined ICI Inorganic Chemicals in Sydney, Australia, again on the sales desk.
Returning later to the UK, Paul joined IBM UK Office Products division as a field salesman and spent 8 very happy years with them. But the lure of starting a business was too strong and he left IBM to start his own company, Dataview Ltd. Dataview became the 8th Commodore PC dealer in the UK and later the 8th IBM PC dealer. The company also became famous for producing and globally distributing a British-made word processing program, Wordcraft.
During this exciting period Paul became much more aware of the importance of marketing strategy and the raft of competencies that deliver entrepreneurial success. After Dataview was sold, he used these experiences to act successfully as a sales and marketing consultant for small and large organisations. Paul has also been a visiting teacher at both an English and French business school and continues to provide coaching and mentoring to entrepreneurs both sides of the ‘pond’ He lives in Merlin, Oregon, USA with his wife, Jean,also born a Londoner, where he attempts the life of a struggling writer! Fuller bio on Linked-In.
All opinions expressed here are those of the author alone, including guest authors from time to time, and not necessarily those of the organizations with which they are affiliated or any other organization or person.
Paul Handover
Love this Blog……….thought I was the only one left that is grieved over the loss of honesty and integrity in society. Like the aspect of “helping each other thru these difficult times.” Look forward to contribute and read what other bloggers will put forth.
And, will put a blip in my column in MEXICO LIVING MAGAZINE, which is also dedicated to helping businesses in Mexico and the economy.
Cheers,
Lynn Prince
MEXICO LIVING MAGAZINE
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Hi Paul, I have just nominated you for the “Very Inspiring Blogger Award”
http://oneinabillionblog.com/2012/08/26/very-inspiring-blogger-award/
Schalk
August 26, 2012 at 03:14
Thanks Schalk, I’ll look into the award later on today. All recognitions are gratefully accepted!
Paul Handover
August 26, 2012 at 08:57
I enjoyed browsing through your blog this morning. Your posts are now on my radar. Glad to be connected. ~Gerean Pflug, The Animal Spirits, Ashland, OR
theanimalspirits
December 27, 2012 at 10:57
Dear Gerean, how wonderful to make the connection between us. Thank you for calling by and leaving your thoughts. Not sure if you also realise that we are not that many miles apart. Jean and I live a short distance away from Merlin, Oregon, not far from Grants Pass. Hope we can stay in touch, Paul
Paul Handover
December 27, 2012 at 15:33
Paul ~ Yes! I read on your blog that you are in Merlin. I love discovering blogs that are in Southern Oregon. Do you have a corresponding Facebook page to your blog? If so, will connect with you there too. Will definitely keep watch for your posts here. Blessings on you for your love and care for the precious animal spirits. ~Gerean
theanimalspirits
December 27, 2012 at 16:10
I have a Facebook entry under my own name. Do please send me a link request.
Paul Handover
December 27, 2012 at 19:17
Will do. I’ll send you a request from my personal page and links to my other pages “The Animal Spirits” and “The Oregon Pick.”
theanimalspirits
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