So what if a few ethnic take-aways go out of business, some may retort.

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The council installed a taxi rank to take club-goers home quickly and trimmed the hours of nearby take-aways.

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And how many Chinese take-aways ought to be allowed to close before they are allowed to import chefs?

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Sivers uses his own story primarily to illustrate his bevy of practical take-aways.

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One of his key take-aways: The most popular company profiles were those that engaged visitors with contests, surveys and special offers.

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One of my main take-aways from the gathering in Dallas was how the silos that have defined healthcare are rapidly breaking down.

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"There's an abundance of practical take-aways, " she said, pointing out a carved wall medallion that could be translated into a great throw pillow.

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Fifteen per cent of people admitted they ate take-aways once or twice a week, which could mean up to six million also indulge.

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Finally, when ending a meeting, make a practice of summarizing the salient points and take-aways, making sure that all participants know precisely what actions you intend to be taken and by whom.

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