In ‘Oh, The Places You’ll Go’, Dr. Seuss tells us with brains in our head and feet in our shoes, we can steer ourselves any direction we choose. And with that excitement and free will, comes the inevitable consequence... read more
The professional isolation experienced by solopreneurs and work-at-home business owners is well documented, as are solutions – such as regular networking with colleagues, becoming an active member of your professional association or Chamber of Commerce, attending conferences and seminars... read more
How do companies such as Apple create such enchanting products? And how do some people always seem to enchant others? According to bestselling business guru Guy Kawasaki, anyone can learn the art of enchantment. It transforms situations and relationships,... read more
Does your feedback cycle give you clear priorities for marketing and development? I often see this aspect only partially completed and it negatively impacts the rest of the feedback cycle. Asking about overall satisfaction in some way is very... read more
Often small business owners are sole proprietors, operating their business in a one person office spending the majority of their week alone. Others run their business with a few people on board, but the end result is similar to... read more
How to Get More Customers, Generate More Profits and Make Your Business a Remarkable Success. What underpins business success? We believe that the ability to bring in customers and to generate a profit are two essential elements. Additionally, the... read more
If you want to grow you business, chances are that what’s at the top of your must-get-help-with list is how to target your marketing activities to the right audience – with maximum effect. But what if I said that... read more
When I committed to writing a monthly post for the Australian Businesswomen’s Network, there were many good reasons to do it. I was about to launch the happychild website; I thought blogging about starting a business could be good... read more
Do you get the most from your survey? Doing a survey is only part of the process. Most businesses believe they don’t get value from doing a survey because they don’t action it properly. Here is a guide on... read more
Have you done an annual (p)review of your business this year yet? Holidays give us a breathing space where we can take a step out of our business and really see it clearly from the outside. I’ve been running... read more
Megan Tough is the Director of The Change Leadership Company, a practice specialising in developing change capability and leadership skills in corporate environments. In this In Her Shoes interview, Megan Tough tells us: typical situations where her expertise can... read more
My daughter had a great time watching the Mardi Gras with a group of friends in Sydney last weekend. Come Sunday morning, they went for breakfast at a café in a well-known tourist precinct. The list of items that... read more
