You had a great conversation with someone at a networking event, exchanged business cards, promised you’d follow up with each other, but never did. Does this sound familiar? If you haven’t realised by now how slim the chances are... read more
There is often some confusion about what can and can’t be claimed regarding travel expenses. This article provides a rundown. A legitimate tax deduction can be claimed for travel by individual employees or business taxpayers, provided the expense is... read more
It’s a big decision to become your own boss, and it often seems even bigger for women, who often lack the confidence of their male counterparts. It’s a fact that women are still struggling with the workplace pay glass... read more
If you’re tired of fighting traffic and forcing yourself to listen to yet another round of office gossip, technology might provide just the reprieve you need as more and more jobs can be done from home using a computer... read more
Are you attracting and retaining quality clients to help you grow your business? If you are struggling, it may be because your clients don’t fully understand what you can do for them. A great LinkedIn profile can help you... read more
So you have family responsibilities or exciting interests you’d love to develop – and a busy and demanding professional role. Does it sometimes get all too hard? You’ve just had a long weekend, or a good holiday, and your... read more
Have you ever met someone that totally exudes passion and energy? Just being around them, hearing something they say or reading something they write makes you feel fabulous. It’s absolutely contagious. It makes you want some of what they... read more
By positioning yourself as an expert in your field, you are likely to get noticed by the media and gain more media coverage. This will increase your chances of being seen by the right people and may lead to... read more
Leaders everywhere are busy dealing with the urgent matters and situations other people demand of them – everyone wants things done yesterday. Along with these demands, leaders are inundated with a surge of information and face constant, often opposing... read more
What do you do before breakfast? Most days I’ll be up by 5.30am and will spend the first hour of the day checking social network updates or emails before heading to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. Then it’s a... read more
In this age of social media with Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn plus all the other internet sites to which you subscribe – both personally and professionally – the inability to access your online profiles or accounts can create all... read more
The best place to start a ‘mind makeover’ is to take time to stop and reflect upon the results you are currently achieving personally and professionally in your life. Then ask yourself three very challenging questions and reflect on... read more
