Work Your Networks
Networking really does work. I know what some of you are already thinking: “I hate it,” and “It’s just not something I’m comfortable with”, or “I’ve tried it and it just doesn’t work for me”. Sure, we’ve all had... read more
Ex-footballer still kicking goals in the business arena
My earliest experience with Michael Gerber started about 2 years ago when I was recommended by a friend to read his book, The E-Myth. At that stage, I was a professional rugby league player with the South Sydney Rabbitohs.... read more
Goal Setting – the key to getting where you want to be
First comes the dream… “I’d love to climb Mt Kilimanjaro”, or, “I want to be rich”, or, “I’d love to have a body like Arnold Schwartznegger”… It’s like a comforting fantasy of something we’d love to do or have... read more
Do You Need a Personal Assistant?
When you first start out in business, you will no doubt do most things yourself, yet to continue trying to keep control of every task that needs doing by handling everything yourself, you’ll never be able to grow your... read more
And the Most Important Thing to Make More Money is?
There are a number of things you can do and when they are combined with a bit of focus, discipline and consistency they create the magic pill. But for most, what is required can be a little too much... read more
Behind Every Great Woman is Nothing Compared to What Lies Ahead
Dena Blackman was born in Brisbane just prior to the outbreak of World War II. Raised in an atmosphere of equal opportunity for women, she learned that femininity need not be sacrificed for feminism, that charm achieves more than... read more
Self-Sabotage – What is the Cost?
We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same. — Carlos Castaneda How often do you find yourself thinking I can’t, I shouldn’t, It’s too risky, I’m not smart enough or... read more
Addictive Business: The low down on getting your customers high
High turnover, high profits, high levels of repeat business – there are plenty of highs associated with creating an addictive and successful business. We are in an age where customer loyalty can be considered an urban myth, a thing... read more
How to get and keep fantastic staff
The most important factors that determine how happy an employee is in her job and how effective and productive she is in it are: Does the person feel that she has the opportunity to do what she does best,... read more
How to Get More of What You Want – 7 Sanity Saving Business Boundaries
The lack of strong boundaries is one of the chief causes of stress, overwork and feelings of overwhelm in the business environment. Clearly set boundaries help other people to understand how you want to be treated. They are the... read more
Interview with an Entrepreneur – Emma Brown, Business Chicks
Emma Brown is an entrepreneur obsessed with taking something good and turning it into something spectacular, as she did with her first business, a recruitment company called Staff it, and her current passion – Business Chicks, a philanthropic networking... read more
Interview With An Entrepreneur – Denis McFadden – Just Cuts
Since opening the first salon in suburban Sydney in 1990, Just Cuts has grown to a network of 150 salons – that’s an average of a new salon opening every 6 weeks, employing over 1500 hairdressers, presence in every... read more
