Since starting Cards or Die, I have had numerous conversations about the value of time. How do we decide what to charge for our time? Whatever price you set sends out a message to your customers - too low and they may question your quality; too high and they may baulk at the price. And of course, as ever the anxiety monster looms large in my decision making: what am I worth? The monster has a loud answer to that. 18 years ago, I started teaching. I had looked at what the job

There are three things which I feel summarise my excitement about Sub Terra which was recently brought to life through KickStarter: 1. After two play throughs I ordered ultra violet lights. 2. After the first game I've had requests that next games night we build a blanket fort in The Abbey Inn and play in there with the new lights and the soundtrack (Another stretch goal that was unlocked.) 3. I keep making people feel the cards and tiles. (2mm punch board, black core boards

As the new assistant manager of a small hotel many moons ago, I was taught a lesson that has stuck with me. I can't remember the exact words the owner used but she told me that basically people will put up with all manner of blunders and inconvenience as long as you are honest and you communicate with them. Communication was at the core of their 14 bedroomed empire. I still stand by that advice. For me, things can be pretty rubbish but if the person I am dealing with takes re