Library Player

Website feedback for £35!

2026-04-15T13:00:00.001+01:00

Website feedback for £35!

This is something I offer (in addition to fixing website problems and making changes) and is ideal if you have a website and you're not sure what you want to do with it.

I'll check over your website, and provide feedback on...

Potential ways forward with your website.
Pitfalls and problems, including potential issues.
Items missing from your website (e.g. not having terms and conditions).
Layout, readability, etc.
Ideas for improvements.
Anything that may be broken on your website.

A few of my recent clients are surprised how detailed the feedback can be (sometimes 4 or 5 pages!)

Based on 15+ years' experience, I'm NOT someone who has become an overnight expert after doing an Internet course.

Unlike AI generated audits (I don't use these tools in any way while carrying out the audits), you'll get a human looking at your website, and providing actual real feedback.

No obligations - the feedback provides clarity on the way forward, which you are welcome to implement yourself or with other web developers (i.e. there's no obligation to hire me to carry out the improvements on your website!)

Looking for feedback on your website? Only £35 - e-mail simon@libraryplayer.co.uk and we can arrange this.

Simon Pittman
Business Owner

Available for freelance web work!

2026-04-14T19:20:00.000+01:00

Issues with your website that need fixing?

Losing customers due to problems with your website?

Updates or changes needed?

Finding the technical side of your website a hassle?

Work needed on your website that you don't have time to do yourself?

I'm available for freelance web work!

Whether it's problems with your website that need fixing, or a large project.

Happy to work with you on...

Large projects.
Small projects and fixes.
Fixing a few issues.
Ongoing maintenance/support.

I often work with sole traders, self employed and one-person businesses.

Supporting client's existing websites (e.g. fixing problems, making changes, etc.) rather than websites created myself.

15+ years experience (I've even written a book on WordPress!), with a background in coding.

Why hire me?

15+ years experience.
I'm NOT someone who has done an Internet course and become an overnight expert.
I've even written a book on WordPress!
Development/coding background, so can fix and resolve a lot of technical issues.
I'll recommend the best solutions, even if it means I don't get the work.
You'll NEVER receive copy/paste answers, tickets, chatbots or outsourced call centre responses from me.
Not just large projects - a lot of my work is small one-off fixes, making a few changes, etc. for existing websites created by other people.

Ensuring your website is running smoothly, so you have peace of mind and can focus on your business.

Contact me to discuss further - my e-mail address is simon@libraryplayer.co.uk

Simon Pittman
14th April 2026

PittComics - catalogue your comic book collection

2025-06-22T12:29:00.000+01:00

Price: £25 (free trial available)

Catalogue and organise your comic book collection.

PittComics helps you keep track of your comic book collection - create an inventory of what you have, search through your large comic book collection, find & manage what you have in your collection.

With a range of options to help you manage and organise your collection - including importing existing data, searching, browsing, finding missing issues, and adding new title/issue info.

Have a large comic book collection?

Overwhelmed keeping organised and tracking what you have (and gaps in your collection)?

Not sure about which titles/issues you have in your collection, or what key issues you still need to pick up?

Thousands of comic books in your collection, and struggle to stay on top of what you have?

Struggle to find items you have in your collection?

If the anser to any (or all) of these questions is yes - PittComics is for you!

More efficient and effective than using a home-made spreadsheet or database - ensure info on your comic collection is accurate and up-to-date. Easily browse and search your collection.

Keep a list and database of your comic book collection on your PC or laptop. Keep track and manage what you have (and what you don't have).

No subscriptions - download and try for free for one month, if you like the software, it's a one-off purchase!

Ideal if you don't want to commit to a subscription, want info on your comic book collection on your laptop on the move, or you are concerned about who has/owns your data.

Purchasers of the full version also receive 3 months product support via e-mail, plus updates to any new version of PittComics released during that time.

Product support is provided directly from the developer. No outsourced call centres or copy/paste responses - actual answers to any questions you may have!

As this is the second version of the software, PittComics will continue to be developed further - if there's anything you'd like to see in future versions, let us know! Remember that purchasing the full version also helps and encourages further development.

Import existing data across - or contact us if you'd like us to do this for you.

Make keeping track of what you have in your collection less overwhelming, and less of a hassle.

Search for items. Quickly find items in your collection.

Easily add any new titles (or relaunched titles) - and any new issues of existing titles.

Edit the list of publishers or add any additional formats.

Use the "Search Web" options if you'd like to search the web for more info on a title, or the creative team behind a particular issue.

Designed for the job - more accurate and efficient than using a home-made spreadsheet to catalogue your collection.

Whether you have thousands of comic books, hundreds, or your collection keeps growing – PittComics will help you keep track of what you have!

Easily search through your collection, keep track of what's on your pull list, browse, spot gaps in your comic book collection, and much more.

Version 2 now available - updated for 2025!

Improvements in the new version include improved layouts, a new "Currently Reading" section to keep track of items on your pull list or that you regularly read, a new "Browse By Publisher" section, select random items (similar to what you find in other products!), improved searching, and much more.

No obligation trial - try for free for 31 days - no spyware, no nasty surprises, no obligations - we won't even ask for your e-mail address.

Price: £25 per computer.

Click here to download your FREE one month trial of PittComics.

Download a version of PittComics you can try without installing!

PittRecipes - all your recipes in one place!

2025-03-13T12:50:00.000+00:00

Click here to download PittRecipes for free!

Love to bake at home?

Lots of recipes and notes everywhere?

Started baking during lockdown, or inspired by Bake Off?

Wish you could save your recipes on your laptop, so they are easy to refer to?

Then PittRecipes is for you!

Keep all your recipes in one place, where they can be easily accessed without any hassle.

Ideal for home bakers. Save time trying to find the recipes you use among your notes, books and websites - save them on your computer, and focus on bringing your kitchen creations to life.

No need to find those scribbled notes or the right book.

Take your laptop into the kitchen and easily refer to your recipes.

Making a batch of items to freeze or for a party? Easily change the quantity of ingredients for the amount of items you are making.

Convert different weights rather then have to search the web for conversions from cups to grams!

Created in 2020 following the increased interet in home baking during lockdown, the software continues to be developed and improved.

Click here to download PittRecipes for free!

Updated version released March 2025 - including bux fixes and various minor improvements.

New version now available! Including improvements to copying & pasting ingredients, documentation and exporting/printing. The new version also includes a new welcome screen, making it easier to get started using the software!

PittRecipes is available free of charge – no adverts, no expiry dates, no registrations and you don't even need to provide an e-mail address.

Currently available for Windows desktop and laptop computers - if there is enough interest we may look at making PittRecipes available for other systems in the future!

Click here to download PittRecipes for free!

Click here to download a version of PittRecipes you can use without installing (e.g. for running from a USB disk).

Like PittRecipes? Find PittRecipes valuable in saving your recipes? You can buy the developer a coffee at: www.ko-fi.com/LibraryPlayer

Setting up a home studio? We develop a range of audio software!

2025-03-12T13:00:00.005+00:00

Whether you need to create hours of playlists within minutes, or need playout software that can get you up and running without messing around with databases, we have a range of audio and broadcasting applications for your requirements!

Everything you expect - without the complicated setup!

Ideal for home studios, community radio and hospital broadcasting.

Create hours of playlists in minutes with our music scheduling software

Just add the tracks you want to use, and click Create Playlist. With options for setting spacing, rules, identifying similar artists and setting the sequence items. Much more then a simple shuffle feature! Playlists can be used in a range of audio and playout software.

Manage and save a list of audio files to a text or CSV file

In MP3 List, just select your folder, click Save and type in your filename - that's it! Whether you want to import items into a database, or e-mail a list of music to friends. Includes formatting and some file management options.

Catalogue and organise your CD and music collection

Whether you have tracks stored on CDs, records, or even tapes, Pittman MusicDB makes it easy to catalogue your music collection, and make it easy for DJs and staff to find tracks for their shows. With a range of search options, plus options to import CD information from the web.

Library Player Playout

Our lightweight playout software that can be up and running within minutes - no need to set up complicated databases, just tell the software where your tracks are stored, and you are ready to go! Contains features found in many larger applications, without the bloat or large setup overheads.

Time items for your shows

Much more then a simple countdown timer - Timing Clock includes options to calculate timings, change the time display without changing the system time (ideal when pre-recording shows and including time checks!) and many more options.

All our broadcasting products are available to purchase as a bundle - click here for more information!

Download free trials of all the above products - no obligations, no need to register before downloading, and we won't ask for your e-mail address!

Can't find what you need? Contact us at simon@libraryplayer.co.uk to discuss further, and we'll find the right software for you!

Pittman MusicDB 2025

2025-03-12T13:00:00.004+00:00

Catalogue and organise your CDs, records, digital tracks and other music with Pittman MusicDB.

Keep track of your large music collection, and easily find which CD has the track you are looking for.

Organising your different music tracks? Overwhelmed by your large music collection? Are your presenters struggling to find the music they'd like to use for their shows? Manage your music collection and find the tracks you'd like to use for your shows.

Ideal for home studios, community radio, student radio and hospital radio...

Don't spend hours typing! Catalogue your CDs without any typing using the "Import CD Info" option - insert the CD into your CD drive, and it will try and find the track information for you!
Import existing data from CSV files and audio file info.
Highlight tracks you are interested in - helpful for putting together a playlist or to bookmark tracks that you are interested in.
Catalogue tracks for multiple stations or music collections.
Add up to two additional fields/columns.
Quickly list tracks you've recently catalogued - perfect for staff who want to see what's new within your music collection.
Search all fields, with more specific search options (e.g. between years, for a specific artist, etc.) available.
Display statistics for your music collection - including finding out how many unique tracks (excluding duplicates) you have within your music collection.
Customise and change the columns displayed within your search results.
Option to open a web browser and search the web for more information on that item - useful for researching shows or finding out more about an artist or song.
Store your data on your desktop or a server.

No subscriptions, and you don't need constant internet access to use the software (the only feature that requires Internet access is the option to import CD info). No additional software is required to run Pittman MusicDB (unless you choose to store your data in an SQL Server database).

Improvements in the 2025 and 2021 releases include: words in keyword searches don't need to appear together in search results, a version that can be tried without installing, default database used for importing CD data from web changed following closure of FreeDB, improvements to contacting product support from within the software, option to edit data in current search results and help buttons within different sections.

Try the software for free for up to one month - there are no obligations, no spyware, no registrations and you don't even need to provide your e-mail address.

Price: £65.00 per computer

Includes 12 months product support direct from the developer, and updates to any new version of Pittman MusicDB released during that time.

You can purchase the software using the "Buy Now" buttons within the trial, or from this page - we use Gumroad to securely handle payments and orders.

We can help you transfer your existing data across or move over from another music catalogue application - to discuss further e-mail: simon@libraryplayer.co.uk

Click here to download your FREE one month trial of Pittman MusicDB.

Click here to download a version of Pittman MusicDB you can try without installing.

Click here to download the User Guide for Pittman MusicDB 2025.

Timing Clock 4.3.1 (2025)

2025-03-12T13:00:00.003+00:00

Looking for help timing items for your shows, broadcasts or presentations?

Pre-recording shows and wish to include accurate time checks?

Struggling with accurate timings for your shows?

Timing Clock helps you time items for your shows, broadcasting, speeches, presentations and podcasting.

Timing Clock is much more then a clock or countdown timer on your screen! Options to help you present and time items for your shows include:

Change the time displayed on the clock without changing the system time – useful when recording a show, as you can have the clock display the time your show is actually broadcast.

Display the time from another server/computer on a network - for example retrieving and displaying the time from a playout server.

Show the time from different time zones and region.

Display a countdown timer similar to a stopwatch.

Set up reminders to be displayed at scheduled times.

Use RSS feeds to display the latest news, weather or sport headlines.

Display and change the current day and date.

Timing Clock can be customised and tailored for a number of situations - whether you want to run the application in full screen mode to use as a studio clock, or always have it visible over other running applications. You can customise the colour scheme, and display extra info in the main window.

Whether you are presenting a live show and need help with your timings or pre-recording shows and want to include the correct time checks, Timing Clock can help make timing items easier!

Improvements in versions 4.3.1 (2025) and 4.3 include: displaying RSS feeds for news, weather or sport - displaying an additional clock (e.g. so you can have a countdown time and main clock visible at same time) - and new option to countdown to a particular time. A more detailed list can be found in the product help.

Price: £25.00 per computer
Includes 3 months product support/updates, directly from the developer.

Try Timing Clock for free (no obligations, no registrations and no need to provide us with your e-mail address) for up to one month!

MP3 List 2025

2025-03-12T13:00:00.002+00:00

When you need to save a list of audio file information to a CSV or text file, MP3 List can quickly and easily do this for you. In addition, the software includes options for printing your info, and managing your files.

MP3 List can save you a significant amount of time, and you can use the created lists to import data into databases, e-mail your music collection to friends/colleagues, auditing your collection, manage your files, plus numerous other situations!

Options MP3 includes to help you include...

Change the layout of your saved spreadsheet with the column editor, ready for importing into a database.
Copy, move and rename your audio files directly within the software.
Various formatting options.
Filter/select particular files.
List files in folders and sub-folders.
Select which files in a folder to list.
List files modified within a range of dates.

You don't need to spend hours getting a list of music on your computer! You can open the saved files in any spreadsheet application or text editor.

Select the folder containing the files then click Save List to create your list!

Price: £35 per computer
Includes 3 months product support/updates, directly from the developer.

Significantly less then the cost of the time it would take to hire a contractor, or another member of staff to carry out this task for you!

Free 31 day trial available (you don't need to register or provide us with your e-mail address).

Library Player Playout 2025

2025-03-12T13:00:00.001+00:00

Library Player Playout is an audio playout software, ideal for home studios, hospital/community radio and small startup broadcasters.

Everything you expect from leading systems, without the complicated setup.

Supports multiple libraries, multiple outputs and easily customisable.

No need to set up complicated databases - just tell Library Player Playout where your tracks are stored and you are up and running.

No fuss, no hassle - helping you present and broadcast your shows - all your tracks easily available and ready to play.

Supports multiple sound cards/outputs, quickly search for tracks using a range of options, track info using the information stored within audio files, mix and play multiple tracks at the same time, support for M3U and PLS files and fader/remote start using your computers joystick input.

We don't just supply you with software and then forget about you - you'll receive product support and help - direct from the developer. We can also help with installation and enhanced support - if you would like to discuss further, or have any questions about Library Player Playout, contact Simon Pittman at: simon@libraryplayer.co.uk

Improvements in the 2025 and 2022 releases include options to run third party tools from within the software (e.g. an audio editor to edit tracks in your playlist) and improvements to product help.

Library Player Playout contains everything you expect from other leading playout systems, without the complicated setup or bloat. Its also really easy to use with minimal or no training.

You can be up and running and using Library Player Playout to present your shows within a few minutes.

Price: £95 per computer.
Includes 3 months product support from the developer, and updates to any new version of Library Player Playout released during that time.
Our prices are comparable to other playout systems, and there are no subscriptions (continue using the software, even after the support period ends).

Try the software for free for up to one month!

No obligations, you don't have to register or give us your e-mail address, and we certainly won't install any spyware/nasties. Download your free trial and start using Library Player Playout to present your shows!

Music Scheduling 2025

2025-03-12T13:00:00.000+00:00

Create hours of playlists within minutes.

Whether you want to put together music for a show, or prepare a long playlist for off air output, Music Scheduling can help you put together your playlists and save you lots of time.

Much more then a simple "shuffle" feature - Music Scheduling can set spacing for different artists and albums, create rules, and identify similar artists - helping you create a professionally created playlist.

Getting started is really easy - just add any tracks (or folders containing tracks) that the software can choose from, and then click "Create Playlist"!

The software can save you a significant amount of time - you can have a playlist within a few seconds without having to put the items together yourself. Just add the tracks you wish to make available for use in your playlist and then click Create Playlist to generate a new list.

You can save and use the created playlists with Library Player Playout and many third party audio players.

Ideal for those looking for a music scheduling/playlist generating application, but do not wish to have the features or complexity of larger music scheduling applications. Ideal for home studios, DJs, hospital, community and student broadcasters.

Music Scheduling is easy to use – you can be up and running using the software within minutes to create your playlists!

A free 31 day trial is available - no obligations, and you don't need to register or give us your e-mail address!

Improvements in the 2025 and 2022 releases include the options to set playlist length in hours, create a playlist with the maximum number of items (e.g. for quick off air output playlists), improvements to help for new users of the software and various minor improvements.

Some of the ways our Music Scheduling software can help you create playlists include...

Set spacing between the same artists, years and more.
Identify similar artists and track titles (e.g. ensuring Robbie Williams and Take That are considered as the same artist when creating a playlist).
Set the sequence/rotation of playlist items.
Schedule items to be added at particular intervals.
Set and enforce rules for your playlists (e.g. A lists, etc.)
Options to help you produce voice tracked shows.
Log your history of saved playlists, and check the history when creating new playlists.
Create HTML or text versions of your playlists for copying and pasting into blogs, websites, etc.
Compatible with many leading audio players and playout systems.

Save a significant amount of time putting your playlists together - so you can focus on presenting your shows or managing your radio station.

Price: £85.00 (including VAT) per computer

Includes 12 months product support/updates.

Member Manager 2025

2025-02-18T18:13:00.000+00:00

Still use paper or home brewed spreadsheets for your club or charity membership?

Can't move to a full web-based system or CRM?

Effectively manage your charity, club, society or sports team membership with Member Manager. A great alternative to keeping your details on paper or a home brewed spreadsheet!

Save your Membership Secretary a lot of time and hassle - so you can focus on your organisation's main goals and objectives.

Uses Windows security, user accounts and permissions to ensure your membership data is secure.

Can help you ensure compliance to data protection laws (including GDPR) - easily update, archive or remove members details, ensure data is up-to-date and keep your data in an application designed for that purpose!

How can Member Manager help your club or charity?

Save time on admin and focus on your main goals and objectives.
Monitor the success of recruitment campaigns by keeping track of how members heard about and joined your organisation.
Find and manage outstanding subscriptions and fee payments.
Manage events, meetings and fundraisers including delegates and ticket sales.
Different categories of membership (e.g. honorary members, associate membership, etc.)
Keep track of any organisation property (e.g. keys, documents, etc.) issued to members.
Import your existing membership and event data from CSV files.
Export search results and membership information to CSV file for use in other applications.
Details of next of kin details, so you can find emergency contacts for members.
Easily keep a record of different duties, training/certification, etc. for members by setting up different profiles.
Uses Windows user accounts, security and permissions to keep your membership data secure.

Member Manager runs on your desktop - no need for constant Internet access, and no subscriptions - once you purchase Member Manager, you can use the software forever!

Try Member Manager for free for one month - no obligations, no spyware and no need to register/provide an e-mail address to download!

What's new in the 2025 and 2022 releases?

The 2025 release (version 3.2.1) includes minor improvements and fixes to existing parts of the software.

The 2022 release (version 3.2) includes options to keep track of Next of Kin details, a version of the software you can try without installing, new button icons, improvements to help (including options to display help for different sections of the software), options to search across different fields (e.g. typing in a first name and surname at the same time), information on how Member Manager can secure your membership data and various minor improvements.

Price: £250 per computer!

Includes 6 months product support (direct from the developer), and updates to any new version of Member Manager released during that time.

No subscriptions - you can use the versions of Member Manager you have purchased, even after the support period ends (for comparison, if you include the support period, the price is the equivalent of £41.67 per month).

We are happy to discuss site or bulk licensing for your organisation.

Our prices are comparable to other leading membership applications, and there are no subscriptions.

We can also help with:

Transferring your existing data across.
Extended product support.
Installation and setting up.

Click here to join our free Member Manager Plus Facebook - help & support for your charity beyond the software!

Contact simon@libraryplayer.co.uk to discuss further.

Try Member Manager for free for 1 month!

Get started and download a free one month trial of Member Manager.

There are no obligations, no spyware, and you don't need to register or give us your e-mail address. Download your free trial and see how Member Manager can make a difference!

Additional downloads:

If you have any questions or would like more information, e-mail: simon@libraryplayer.co.uk

Plan for 2026 with PittStop

2024-10-12T14:30:00.001+01:00

Planning your tasks, goals and projects for 2026?

Struggle to prioritise, keep track and complete the work you need to do?

Working from home and looking to get your work organised?

Looking for an alternative to paper notes and to-do lists?

PittStop helps you reach the finish line - manage your tasks, to-do lists, goals and plans for 2026!

Planning software - without having to commit to a subscription! Run on your PC or laptop, so there are no subscriptions (the software is a one-off purchase) and you don't need constant Internet access.

Save paper - plan and keep track of your daily, weekly and monthly tasks with PittStop - track progress, set priorities, deadlines and plan ahead.

A great alternative to cloud software.

No subscriptions and you don't need constant Internet access to use the software.

Have your tasks ready and available on your desktop, laptop or local area network! Fast, efficient and you don't need to remember passwords or renew subscriptions.

Get your work done much more quickly, ensure your most important tasks are carried out and easily delegate tasks to team members. Whether you are a sole trader or a medium sized business, PittStop can help make your work much more efficient and save you time.

The 2025 and 2024 releases include minor improvements and bug fixes. The 2022 release included new options for breaking larger tasks down into smaller tasks, a version you can try without installing and a new "welcome screen" to make the software easier to use.

Easily import your existing tasks from CSV or text files – we can also help with transferring existing data across and setting up PittStop - e-mail simon@libraryplayer.co.uk

Getting started is quick and simple – install the software, launch PittStop and click "Add Task" to add your first task!

Price: £125 per computer.

No subscriptions - download a free trial, and if you like the software, it's a one-off purchase.

Sort tasks into different projects and categories, archiving past projects and team members, filter the task list to display specific tasks and options to view tasks by project, by date, for each team member or as an overall list.

Download your FREE one month trial!

No obligations - you don't even need to register or give us an e-mail address. Discover how PittStop can help you be much more efficient and organised.

Price: £125.00 per computer – try for free for one month.

Includes 3 months product support (direct from the developer - no chatbots, and no copy/paste answers)

No subscriptions - you can use the versions of PittStop you have purchased, even after the support period ends (for comparison, if you include the support period, the price is the equivalent of £41.67 per month).

We are happy to discuss site or bulk licensing for your organisation.

Our prices are comparable to other leading planning applications, and there are no subscriptions.

Click here to download your FREE one month trial of PittStop.

Click here to download the User Guide for PittStop (PDF).
Click here to download a version of PittStop you can try without installing!

Can I help you, your work or business?

2023-08-08T15:10:00.000+01:00

Can I help you, your work or business?

I'm the author of 7 books, and create a range of software products.

My software products have no subscriptions - download free trials, and if you like the software, they are one-off purchases.

Including...

Books & Action - my new book full of hints and tips to get the most from business and personal development books.
Your Product, Your Business - a book for small business owners and self employed, who are great at creating products/services, and looking to work on the business side.
My planning/to-do list software - with no subscriptions.
Books & Networking - book themed networking in Aberdeen.

Also available for freelance web work - including small fixes, ongoing maintenance and large projects.

Contact me to discuss further (e-mail simon@libraryplayer.co.uk), connect on LinkedIn or browse this website and explore the resources, books and tools available to help you.

Simon Pittman
Business Owner & Book Author

Books & Action

2023-08-03T15:03:00.006+01:00

Get the most from the business and personal development books you read!

So many people read non-fiction books, have an initial burst of inspiration, and don't do anything afterwards - often forgetting about the books they have just read.

Whether you want to take more action after reading business/personal development books, or looking to read more and unsure where to start - this book is for you!

Includes hints, tips and techniques to help you get the most from the books you read. Topics covered include...

Finding the right books for you.
Tips on purchasing and obtaining books.
Ways books can make a difference.
Ideas to try while reading.
Hints & tips to implement ideas and take action.
Next steps after reading a book.

Non-fiction books can make a difference - especially when you actually do something about it!

After reading this book, you'll have ideas that you can use to take action from the books you read, and gradually take your business forward.

Available in either paperback or Kindle.

Sample pages/chapters from the book available at: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/books-action-sample-chapters-from-the-book-on-reading-books/271197540

Order from Amazon at...

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CDJZH8XM

US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDJZH8XM

Get ready for 2023!

2022-10-14T12:20:00.005+01:00

Can I help you, your work or business get ready for 2022?

I'm the author of 6 books, and developer of a range of software products.

Including...

My planning/to-do list software - with no subscriptions.
Your Product, Your Business - a book full of practical hints, tips and ideas to build your business.
Books & Networking - book themed networking in Aberdeen.

Contact me to discuss further (e-mail simon@libraryplayer.co.uk), connect on LinkedIn or browse this website and explore the resources, books and tools available to help you.

Simon Pittman
Business Owner & Book Author

Your Product, Your Business

2022-06-28T14:20:00.001+01:00

This book is full of hints, tips and ideas to help you run and build a business around your products or services.

What will you get from reading this book?

Action you can take to improve your business and sell your products.
Ideas you can use to make running your business easier.
Help for when you are struggling and during challenging times.
Pricing for your products and services.
Real hints & tips you can make use of.
Low cost ideas to promote and market your products.
Deal with myths, perceptions and nonsense around owning a business.

Creating a product is the easy part - the business side of things can often be more challenging (e.g. marketing, selling, running your business, etc.).

Practical ideas, hints & tips to help you with your own products and business – based on the author's own experiences, a lot of what is covered is what the author wished they knew when they started.

There are no quick fixes or instant solutions – these are real world ideas, examples and help.

Whether your products are digital, physical or services – they all count as products – and this book will move your business forward.

Available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle...

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B4HRRYBD

US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4HRRYBD

Can I help your work or business?

2022-03-11T19:20:00.001+00:00

Can I help you, your work or business?

A range of resources and tools - including...

Contact me to discuss further (e-mail simon@libraryplayer.co.uk), connect on LinkedIn or browse this website and explore the resources, books and tools available to help you.

Simon Pittman
Business Owner & Book Author

Books & Networking - March 2022

2022-01-18T15:05:00.003+00:00

The next Books & Networking is on...

Tuesday 8th March, 10:30am-12:00pm

This will be a hybrid meeting attend either in-person in Aberdeen, or online.

Meet other business owners, network and discuss the business, personal development or non-fiction books that you are currently reading.

Spaces are limited so booking is essential.

Tickets available from EventBrite at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/books-networking-march-2022-tickets-250079694097

Working from home?

2021-12-15T10:08:00.000+00:00

Returning to working from home?

I develop a range of software products that can help you get set up for working from home, including...

No subscriptions (all my products are one-off purchases) and you don't need constant Internet access.

Contact me to discuss further (my e-mail address is simon@libraryplayer.co.uk) or browse this website and download free trials.

Simon Pittman.

Get ready for 2022!

2021-11-02T16:19:00.000+00:00

Can I help you, your work or business get ready for 2022?

A range of resources and tools to help you plan for the new year and continue to work from home - including blog posts, books, software and free Facebook groups.

Including PittStop - plan, prioritise and keep track of your tasks, projects and work.

Author of 5 books, covering a range of topics including editing audio, creating products and writing your own book.

Contact me to discuss further (e-mail simon@libraryplayer.co.uk), connect on LinkedIn or browse this website and explore the resources, books and tools available to help you.

Simon Pittman
Business Owner & Book Author

Books & Networking - October 2021

2021-09-08T12:24:00.004+01:00

The first Books & Networking meeting will be going ahead next month...

Thursday 28th October, 10:30am-12:00pm

Provender House, 37 Waterloo Quay, Aberdeen

Books & Networking will be an opportunity to meet other business owners, share knowledge and discuss the books you are currently reading.

Originally planned for last year, and postponed due to lockdowns, and now going ahead as restrictions ease.

All social distancing/COVID guidelines will be followed.

Spaces are limited so booking is essential!

Get your ticket from EventBrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/books-networking-october-2021-tickets-169994420889

Can I help your work or business as lockdown eases?

2021-08-07T14:27:00.000+01:00

As restrictions and lockdowns ease - can I help you, your work or business?

If I can help in any way, please do not hesitate to connect with me on LinkedIn, send me an e-mail to discuss further or browse this website and explore the resources, books and tools available to help you.

Simon Pittman
Business Owner & Book Author

PittRecipes - all your recipes in one place!

2021-07-28T12:00:00.001+01:00

Click here to download PittRecipes for free!

Love to bake at home?

Lots of recipes and notes everywhere?

Started baking during lockdown, or inspired by Bake Off?

Wish you could save your recipes on your laptop, so they are easy to refer to?

Then PittRecipes is for you!

Keep all your recipes in one place, where they can be easily accessed without any hassle.

Ideal for home bakers. Save time trying to find the recipes you use among your notes, books and websites - save them on your computer, and focus on bringing your kitchen creations to life.

No need to find those scribbled notes or the right book.

Take your laptop into the kitchen and easily refer to the recipes.

Convert different weights rather then have to search the web for conversions from cups to grams!

Created in 2020 following the increased interet in home baking during lockdown, the software continues to be developed and improved.

Click here to download PittRecipes for free!

New version now available! Improvements include changing ingredient quantities (e.g. for making more then one batch of baking), columns for converted weight measurements, options to customise colour theme and titlebar caption and changing the sort order of ingredients!

PittRecipes is available free of charge – no adverts, no expiry dates, no registrations and you don't even need to provide an e-mail address.

Currently available for Windows desktop and laptop computers - if there is enough interest we may look at making PittRecipes available for other systems in the future!

Click here to download PittRecipes for free!

Click here to download a version of PittRecipes you can use without installing (e.g. for running from a USB disk).

Like PittRecipes? Found PittRecipes valuable in saving your recipes in one place? You can buy the developer a coffee at: www.ko-fi.com/LibraryPlayer

PittStop - new version now available!

2021-07-09T15:42:00.002+01:00

Planning your tasks, goals and projects for the rest of 2021?

Starting to think about and put together plans for 2022?

Working from home and looking to get your work organised?

Looking for an alternative to paper notes and to-do lists?

PittStop helps you reach the finish line - manage your tasks, to-do lists and plans for 2021!

Save paper - plan and keep track of your daily, weekly and monthly tasks with PittStop - track progress, set priorities, deadlines and plan ahead.

A great alternative to cloud software.

Improvements in the 2022 release include breaking larger tasks down into smaller tasks, a version you can try without installing and a new "welcome screen" to make the software easier to use.

Easily import your existing tasks from CSV or text files – we can also help with transferring existing data across and setting up PittStop - e-mail simon@libraryplayer.co.uk

Getting started is quick and simple – install the software, launch PittStop and click "Add Task" to add your first task!

Download your FREE one month trial!

(no obligations - you don't even need to register or give us an e-mail address) and discover how PittStop can help you be much more efficient and organised.

Price: £125.00 per computer – try for free for one month.

Click here to download your FREE one month trial of PittStop.

Click here to download the User Guide for PittStop (PDF).
Click here to download a version of PittStop you can try without installing!

Books & Networking - Coming Soon!

2021-06-22T11:59:00.004+01:00

Coming soon in Aberdeen - Books & Networking!

An opportunity for business owners to meet and connect, share knowledge and discuss the books they are currently reading.

Originally planned for last year and postponed due to COVID, now starting to plan for these networking meetings, when it's safe for them to go ahead.

If you'd like to be kept informed of these plans, interested in attending or would like more details, e-mail: simon@libraryplayer.co.uk