“The only constant is change.” “Be prepared.” “You never know what tomorrow will bring.” We definitely live in uncertain times – especially so since the events of 11 September 2001. With continuing shifts in our economy, downsizing and outsourcing... read more
When was the last time you wanted to purchase office equipment or items for your home, or tried to enlist the help of a professional service provider? What was the service like? Did the person who tried to sell... read more
Is your business giving you the life you want? Is your team happy, productive, innovative and enthusiastic? Your business should provide you with freedom, but unfortunately for many business owners their business feels more like a prison. Whether we... read more
You use the all-important diary and you manage your time as best you can but when 4pm comes around you still can’t work out what happened to your day! Let’s face it, we’re all busy women, trying to maximise... read more
Kimberley Turner started her own company, Aerosafe Risk Management, while she was still a student at university. Now, five years later, she employs a dozen full-time staff members and has clients across both the military and commercial aviation sectors.... read more
As part of the Goal Achievers’ Program I have been teaching students how to install new useful habits and to break existing useless or undesired ones. Having strategies for this type of learning is helpful because some of our... read more
Strategies for Motivating Yourself to Do a New Action You may well need every trick at your disposal, including: ask a friend to come by every day to do it with you; promise yourself a reward for each action;... read more
The Internet is gaining ground every day. An increase in users is paving the way for more and more online business opportunities as consumer and business-to-business sales increase and customers demand a higher level of service. As the Internet... read more
Amanda Briskin’s first venture, MiMCo, was established four years ago. Selling bags, hair accessories and jewellery, the company’s products are now available in department stores around the country and through more than 200 outlets in the United States. Her... read more
Where did the idea for the company come from? I actually started the business by accident. I was 21 and after a short-term contract I’d been working on finished, I decided to freelance for a few months until I... read more
Amy Lyden launched her Bow Wow Meow pet tags with personality product range five years ago and now distributes through over 1,500 pet shops and Veterinary Clinics across Australia and New Zealand. The Internet site, www.bowwow.com.au, has been live... read more
A true entrepreneur, Gail Austen’s business nous is a natural attribute and she has been creating her own enterprises from the tender age of seven. Gail is also a recognised crusader for the rights of the disadvantaged and disabled.... read more
