As I do planning sessions with clients, I can tell some are not particularly excited initially. They take a bit to warm up. For some people I guess planning is boring and they switch off. But if making more money, working less hours and reducing the stress in your life excites you … then read…
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If you are looking at being promoted or advanced in the company you are working, then you will have to get into the mode of self-promotion. I hear some of you groaning or saying ‘but I hate “peacocking”’. Whether you are in business or working for another business – if you want to get ahead…
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When it comes to employment conditions, agreements, correct pay levels and ensuring you are doing everything around HR right, there is so much you have to know. Frequently the average (and even above average) business owner doesn’t know it all. As a business coach I frequently source great suppliers in various areas, and if you…
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I saw this question on social media recently and thought, I’ll bet there are a few of you out there who would like to know the secret to great conversions. I personally grew a bookkeeping business from a garage to 5 locations around Australia and taught my team how to ‘sell’ without sounding like salespeople,…
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How are you? “Busy!” seems to be the answer I get from so many business owners. In fact, we say it so often and frequently others around us think we’re so busy they don’t refer any work our way – thinking we’re too busy to handle more work. So often we maintain this frantic pace,…
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The other day I just felt unsettled and unproductive and I knew instantly why. My office was a mess. I’ve had need to bring a heap of personal files back from the office to my home office and the place was cluttered. For me, a mess drains my energy. What a business coach…
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An awesome business coach possesses skills, attributes and traits that make them exceptional. These qualities often follow through with consultants, trainers, life coaches and advisors. So as an experienced coach myself, this is my take on what we need to have to be an outstanding coach. What does it take to be an…
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As someone who does a lot of networking, I’m often offering people my help. It’s amazing me how often people make it hard for me to give this help. I can help you with your business. One perfect example is that I regularly offer to promote another business and ask…
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As a business coach I have found (generally speaking) in many cases the females in a relationship earn less income, have less super and often less education and experience because they’ve taken time out from their careers to raise a family and hold that important role of mum. In fact, it’s not just my perception,…
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When I talk to business owners, they frequently state they want to grow their business. They believe that to be successful they need more leads and more sales. However, I believe BEFORE you go about growing, ensure that what you are already doing is running really well and smoothly. It’s a statistical fact…
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