Many of us have found ourselves in situations where we have had staff in our teams who, despite how much we like them as people, probably don’t make our business look good. You know who they are; they are... read more
As service professionals most of us are tracking our time whether that is for the purpose of charging clients per billable hour or measuring our time spent on projects for which a client is paying. How can we... read more
I am often asked why business owners have a business plan. Why spend time planning rather than ‘just getting on with the business?’ My answer is simple … “So you know where you’re going, and you know how you’re... read more
Remember, every ingredient to creating a compelling connection with a prospect has just one purpose – to have them take the next step. Whether that step is to supply your organisation with ongoing referrals, add them to the database... read more
Small business owners tend to be passionate. With our businesses forming such a significant part of our lives, it wasn’t surprising that passion was a recurring theme at July’s National Small Business Summit held in Brisbane. Opened by the... read more
Congratulations – you are having a baby! This is going to be one of the most exciting times of your life. I don’t think there is such a thing as an ‘expert’ on being a working mother – because... read more
Remember, every ingredient to creating a compelling connection with a prospect has just one purpose – to have them take the next step. Whether that step is to supply your organisation with ongoing referrals, add them to the database... read more
Every woman needs a little magnesium! This super mineral works in partnership with calcium and is often overlooked. Everyone worries about being calcium deficient, but magnesium is just as important. Magnesium is involved in 80% of reactions that make... read more
A growing company needs more expertise than even the most skilled founder can provide. Most entrepreneurs start to grow their business with people they already know, so while there may be a shared history and a deep trust, there... read more
It is well established that recruiting staff takes time. To combat this, many employers believe that the best way to save time when recruiting candidates is to do so via word of mouth – hiring someone’s sister, cousin, friend... read more
Are you highly motivated, caring and curious? If so, you are part of a special breed of success-oriented small business owners, according to Mark D Wolf, director of the New York based Guardian Life Small Business Research Institute. And... read more
Where do you go for holidays when you already live in one of the world’s most divine locations? Recently in Tuscany on the first leg of a dreamy overseas trip, I couldn’t help but ask this question. How could... read more
