We all love Social media, whether it is Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Blogs, forums etc, and if you are like me, I am sure you are an active user. While social media is great and allows you to connect with many people not restricted by geography, some would say it has caused a loss of
5 things not to do when you have a website!
So, you have set up a new sexy website- well done! Surely business will now come pouring in…..if only. We all know that a website is great to have but it doesn’t solve any magic bullet marketing solutions to drive business to you. As most know the key is now to promote, optiomise, market and
To go deep or go wide- what’s the best for your business?
If you are in business you obviously sell something- either a product or a service. The end game is to make the sale and generate revenue to fund the business and make a profit. No rocket science there! When looking at your business and the success or lack of success of its current performance, have
Online Content- Would you pay?
Online Content- Would you pay? We all utilise online media these days, whether it be to grab a quick catch up of the overnight news before starting our daily work, or a quick read during lunchtime. Currently this format of online media is free- whether it be the mainstream Fairfax sites or the local news
Work-life balance- the 5 balls
Recently when driving back from Melbourne to Canberra, I was listening to a talk back radio discussion on business and work life balance, which was interesting. Various business owners were calling in and saying how long they work and never see their families etc, etc. This was all a bit sad, but I am sure
‘It’s just not cricket!’…..my Manuka experience.
Cricket History @ Manuka Oval What a historic day it was- Wednesday 6th February 2013- for the first ODI match with Australia featuring in the 100 year Canberra history, all a part of the Canberra 100 celebration. As the historic Manuka Oval was brimming to capacity on a glorious, albeit maybe a little hot day,
Are you a workaholic?
I recently read ‘Work Smarter Not Harder’ by Jack Collis and thought I would share some of the insights over a series of posts for your views. This week I will look at some myths associated with the views of the workaholic who thinks they have to work so hard to make money, or they are the only
Goal Setting!
There’s been plenty written about the power of goal setting. In a nutshell, by creating a clear goal in your mind, you unleash the power of your subconscious (which just loves to solve problems) to get on with the job of guiding you towards that goal. Don’t believe me? Before you go to bed tonight,
Customer Service and staff treatment- the wrong way!
Our little journey continues, and last night we headed to Lygon St, Carlton for dinner (it was my wife’s choice so Italian was on the cards). We found the normal bombardment of harrassment and friendly banter from the ‘spruikers’ out the front of the strip seeking our patronage, and were tempted into one particular place
Making good an opportunity- Travelodge Docklands
Over the last week I have been blogging about customer service experiences during a family trip along the Great Ocean Road. I am now back in Melbourne and am staying at the Travelodge Docklands, which is my usual hotel of choice when in Melbourne. I stay here because of the location primarily, but also due