I was an early adopter of the cloud, so I’ve been working that way for a long time. I’ve written how-to articles and written about the benefits. I rarely miss having an office or an onsite team, but recently... read more
The challenge: For my Dad’s recent birthday, all he wanted was to have his family together, so my parents, my brother, his wife and daughter, and I were all going to fly to Lord Howe Island for a week.... read more
This December seems crazier than usual for many. Maybe it is time to acknowledge that this isn’t the time to try to fit more in. Give your brain a holiday so you can be fresh and re-energised for an... read more
As you may know, I’m an advocate for finding out 3 words that people use to describe you or your organisation. It allows you to assess whether they’re consistent with your marketing and whether you want to do something... read more
In early May 2012, Monkey Creek Cafe opened at 227 Chifley Rd, Bell NSW on the drive down the mountains on the western side. I went there for lunch. To enable Monkey Creek Cafe to work out their pricing structure, in... read more
Cloud computing allows any business, no matter the size, to increase physical and mental freedom. Cloud computing isn’t dependent on an office space, as Kate Tribe explains, it is when you’re switched on, you can work. In this eBook,... read more
I’ve had heaps of fun using (playing) with the new Nokia Lumia 800. First up, Apple is not for me. I can see it has great features and benefits, however my brain doesn’t work the same way, so I... read more
This week, I went to the AWS (Amazon Web Services) Lean Cloud event. At these events, I often find the examples are about startups with funding behind them and a team of programmers. You try to think about how... read more
Last week, Amy Lyden wrote about Disneyland still being the benchmark for exceptional service. One of her tips for offering better service is to survey customers about what it is that bugs them, and raises the excellent point that people... read more
Are you stuck on the how to of forming new ideas to drive your business forward? We have identified some of the key barriers and some steps to change your work culture, foster ideas and grow in 2012. It... read more
I just got back from the Huntington Estate Music Festival. A great five-day program, organised by Musica Viva, is performed by musicians from all over the world in the wonderful barrel room at Huntington Estate in Mudgee NSW. Over the last two decades, they have... read more
How are you connecting with your tribe for the end of the year? It is time to start implementing some ideas. Here’s four of my tips. Find a way to support a core segment of your business At the end... read more
