In any organisation, the hardest thing to do is to create a breakthrough result. The essence of any breakthrough is to be able to look at a situation in new and innovative ways. Consider how Nudie has been able... read more
What is publicity? In order to answer this question, think about a magazine you have read lately. You may have devoured an article about Vanuatu, a gorgeous holiday location in the Pacific Ocean. The article would have been organized... read more
We receive a present worth $100 – we send a card. We receive a client contract worth $1,000 – yet we generally don’t put pen to paper and say thank you – were too busy, and more often than... read more
My earliest experience with Michael Gerber started about 2 years ago when I was recommended by a friend to read his book, The E-Myth. At that stage, I was a professional rugby league player with the South Sydney Rabbitohs.... read more
When you first start out in business, you will no doubt do most things yourself, yet to continue trying to keep control of every task that needs doing by handling everything yourself, you’ll never be able to grow your... read more
Dena Blackman was born in Brisbane just prior to the outbreak of World War II. Raised in an atmosphere of equal opportunity for women, she learned that femininity need not be sacrificed for feminism, that charm achieves more than... read more
The lack of strong boundaries is one of the chief causes of stress, overwork and feelings of overwhelm in the business environment. Clearly set boundaries help other people to understand how you want to be treated. They are the... read more
Emma Brown is an entrepreneur obsessed with taking something good and turning it into something spectacular, as she did with her first business, a recruitment company called Staff it, and her current passion – Business Chicks, a philanthropic networking... read more
You’ve worked hard, been through the challenging times, it’s all been worth the effort and you now have a successful, thriving business that allows you and your family to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle. Imagine what it would be like... read more
We live in a ‘grab it and go’ world where sales opportunities are won and lost on first impressions. Ask any successful high-level professional and you are likely to discover that their success was due not only to their... read more
The world of venture capital for small and growing businesses is both exciting and daunting. While securing a ”heap of cash” to develop the business or product may realise many business owners’ visions and dreams, the challenge of managing... read more
Conceiving an idea that will make money means finding a product or service that people need. It sounds easy, but it isn’t! Eight out of 10 businesses fail in their first two years of operation. Often it has nothing... read more
