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
Setting the customer experience bar just a little bit higher Our local nursery is a multiple award winner – and not just because they have a wide selection of plants that are healthy and beautifully presented. What sets them... read more
One of the most popular goals in workplace coaching programs is to find ‘work/life balance.’ Work/life balance is such an overused term, as far as I’m concerned, because many people don’t do ‘balance’: they are involved in some elaborate... read more
The government’s introduction of Australia’s first ever Paid Parental Leave scheme was a fantastic win for women and families generally. With the scheme now underway (1st January 2011), the latest argument is who should administer it. The Coalition wants... read more
We all understand the costs, both monetary and otherwise, that a poor hire can have on our business. For small businesses, this impact can be detrimental as an inappropriate hire can have an immeasurable effect on your existing team... read more
For my 2011 blogs I thought I’d run a series called Tips of the Trade. This first tip is for those people thinking about their next piece of advertising or similar marketing collateral. This might take the form of... read more
