Christmas is one of the happiest times of the year when everyone is busy celebrating and enjoying. We all put up the decorations, pull out the carols on CD and get into social mode with parties, networking and other celebratory events. If we have staff, we show our appreciation with bonuses, gifts or parties. …
Yep, I’ve written just over 500 blogs for my own sites, not to mention all the blogs I’ve written for clients. I should also point out that most of my blogs are optimum length, which is about 1250 words. So I did the maths – that equates to 625,000 words. The average business book (I’ve…
As a business coach, I’m always being asked what it takes to run a successful business. Hey, I’ve done it myself and grew a business from a garage to five locations around Australia. Here are my FIVE TOP TIPS to having a successful business which makes you money, is sustainable…
It’s summer and coming close to the end of the year and it is often the time we sit back and review what has transpired and think about our upcoming goals. Now, firstly may I say goal planning and NOT New Year resolutions. Goals or objectives set at New Years are virtually worthless. For a…
Often in business, we have the need to organise a networking event. Some are done super well and others, well, you leave thinking that was two hours in your life you will never get back. Make your event exceptional, enjoyable and effective for all those who attend. As a four times…
There are many times that you’ll find yourself having to work with others. It might be a Uni or school group assignment, a business project with a number of other parties, or in a work situation where there is team. Some people flourish in these environments and others just cringe at the thought of having…
Whether it be communication with prospects, with customers, with suppliers or team, I cannot stress enough the importance of good, clear and regular communication. If your business runs smoothly and everyone is happy, then you are more likely to be making money. Hence, there is a direct correlation between good communication and improved profits. …
As a business coach, I get asked about motivation a fair bit. In fact, I was asked again only the other day on Facebook and thought – that’s my next blog! Keeping positive, motivated and driven is not always easy. Actually, the word ‘motivated’ can mean so many things – driven, inspired, moved, enthusiastic and…
Often called ‘seed funding’ every new business requires a level of start up capital. As an experienced business coach, two things I hear from new business owner about their new business, is that (a) they didn’t expect it to be such hard work, and (b) they didn’t expect it would cost so much to get…
Believe it or not, almost everyone negotiates every day of their life. “Mum, can I empty the bins when this program finishes?” is a negotiation. An employee asking for a pay rise is a negotiation. A person selling a product or service is sure to involve some negotiating. Naturally, of course, serious negotiations involve so…