Cash flow troubles cause 80 percent of business failures, according to Dun & Bradstreet, and are behind a recent surge in crash and burns. The company’s latest research links a 25 percent increase in business failures in 2010 with... read more
When you want to grow your small to medium business in the most efficient way possible, a well thought out plan is essential. However, sometimes s**t happens. And when it does, having a ‘commander’s intent’ is invaluable. I’m not... read more
Headaches to most people are a nuisance solved by taking a few panadol. Quick, easy, problem solved. But is it? Headaches are not natural and it is possible to go through life without any! A headache is your body’s... read more
When you want to grow your small to medium business in the most efficient way possible, a well thought out plan is essential. However, sometimes s**t happens. And when it does, having a ‘commander’s intent’ is invaluable. I’m not... read more
Did you, like me, create a list of New Year’s resolutions that even as you wrote them your devil’s advocate was saying things like ‘Oh there’s one from last year’s list!’, ‘You are kidding with that one aren’t you?’. In a moment... read more
Seth Godin calls it ‘shipping‘, Alycia Edgar wrote recently about ‘Just Do’ and Nike says ‘Just Do It’. I’m tempted to take it a step further and call it ‘done’ vs ‘doing’… but that confuses my mind a bit... read more
Seth Godin calls it ‘shipping‘, Alycia Edgar wrote recently about ‘Just Do‘ and Nike says ‘Just Do It’. I’m tempted to take it a step further and call it ‘done’ vs ‘doing’… but that confuses my mind a bit... read more
Answering interview questions effectively is a crucial part of the jobsearch process. With a little advance preparation and practice, you can address the most difficult questions professionally and give yourself a strong advantage over applicants who walk into an... read more
In December 2010, the Australian Businesswomen’s Network conducted its Community Survey. Here is the first snapshot of the results from the over 500 people who participated. The survey included StartUp and Growth members, members of the ABN Community and... read more
Somewhere long ago I heard the saying “Don’t Put Off to Tomorrow What You Can Do Today”. The very successful Nike slogan “Just Do It” which really has little to do with sports gear, also comes to mind when... read more
Wireless Networks Wireless networks are an increasingly common fixture in homes across the country as they offer the increased flexibility and convenience of being able to access the Internet from anywhere in the home. Even businesses are promoting free... read more
What does achievement mean to you? Yesterday, I had the stunning and quite shocking realization that the only time I recognize my achievements is when I totally wrap up a project and feel that ‘oh so satisfying’ sense of... read more
