If you’re in business, then you need to effectively handle objections. Do you like objections? An objection can actually be a good thing. It’s not a “no” it’s a “maybe” and really, it’s the other person saying “I’m not convinced yet – but maybe I want to be – you’ve got another chance – convince…
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There is a great concept created by Brian Tracy called “Eat that Frog”. If you are a Queenslander, then worse than eating a frog is eating a toad! Read Ensuring You and Your Business Stand Out from the Crowd. Imagine you have a toad on your dinner plate, along with your creamy mash potato, steaming…
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Whether it comes to being successful in business, one of the key ingredients is discipline. You need to get discipline and get things done! As I coach business clients, one of the common challenges at time is lack of discipline. Time Management: 11 Really Useful Tips Here are 12 strategies to get…
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Every year around this time there is a strong focus on business planning and preparing for next year. Online you will be frequently seeing “Make 2017 your best year ever!” It makes sense; we are coming to a close of one year and it’s an exceptional time to take stock, review, and plan for the…
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There are definite advantages and disadvantages of individual coaching versus group coaching. Keep in mind that some group coaching and training can incorporate online services as well. Perhaps not suitable for a PT, but definitely workable for a business service. So if you are running a business coaching business, this will likely interest you. Read…
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Many accountancy practices are very busy and just don’t have time to blog. Between meeting with new clients, preparing returns and financials, providing advice, signing off on work you supervise, running a business … when would you have time to sit down and write a blog article? Read Don’t Clown Around…
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Melbourne Cup is a great opportunity for business owners to mix, mingle and network. If you’re heading out to one of the gazillion events being hosted on the ‘day which stops a nation’ then it’s not just about food, drink and betting. In fact, keep the drink to a reasonable level.…
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Your business has been running awhile but you just can’t make enough money to live on. It’s not actually making a loss every month, but it’s just not enough to survive on. You love your business, you love what you do and still believe it’s got the potential to achieve something. You’ve sought advice (business…
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Here’s an important business tip: Don’t clown around in business. Read Always Do your Due Diligence Here are 7 things you should NOT be doing in business: Bury your head in the sand. If you are struggling, not getting in new business, losing customers or struggling financially, then…
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Selling a business isn’t as easy as you might think … and can be hard work, although the rewards can be substantial if you’ve built up a great asset. This article is working on the premise that you have taken all the steps to grow your business and prepare it for sale … and now…
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