“I had a McJob”, and why your kids should too!
Posted by Tony Ozanne at Dec

(A Post by me from earlier this year on LinkedIn Pulse -23rd June 2015 ) Mc Job (Noun) “A low paid job with few prospects: ‘while trying to get established, she worked in the usual series of McJobs’(www.oxforddictionaries.com) Earlier this year … Continue reading

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School reunions – just don’t ask too much!
Posted by Tony Ozanne at Nov

I have recently attended my 30th year anniversary of my Year 10 High School year with an awesome bunch of people, many whom I still consider great friends to this day. This in itself makes us a unique group I … Continue reading

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5 years into business and then two “knocks at the door” changed everything!
Posted by Tony Ozanne at Nov

It only dawned on me a few weeks ago that I have survived the dreaded 5-year mark of my own business. We have all seen and heard the statistics stating that around only 1 or 2 in every 10 businesses … Continue reading

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What’s the cost of saying “No”?
Posted by Tony Ozanne at Oct

Most businesses are constantly chasing leads and seeking new business, but what happens when it all clicks, and you get bombarded with business and are forced to say “No” or to delay customers using your service or buying your product? … Continue reading
How To Expand Your Business
Posted by Tony Ozanne at Sep

Too many businesses today have made it to where they are with luck! They may have started without a business plan, had limited or no structured processes and had no goal or direction in how to succeed. A lot of … Continue reading

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What’s the ‘real cost’ of networking?
Posted by Tony Ozanne at Aug

Networking is a critical element to your business and the marketing mix. Done correctly, networking can open up your exposure to an enormous potential of new clients, referral partners and strategic alliances within the industry. Done incorrectly, networking can be … Continue reading

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Lesson in business from Istanbul
Posted by Tony Ozanne at Apr

I have spent the last 5 days in Istanbul including Anzac Cove for the attendance of the dawn service at Gallipoli. One thing stands out as a major difference in nearly all businesses, especially in the food and beverage sector … Continue reading

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Starting a business? Do I buy a Franchise or go it alone?
Posted by Tony Ozanne at Apr

If you’re thinking about starting a business, one of the questions you face is: do you start your own concept or take ‘done for you’ approach and join a franchise?. There’ve been some very successful franchises, from McDonalds through to … Continue reading

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Is inaction costing your business success?
Posted by Tony Ozanne at Mar

“Action is the foundational key to all success” Pablo Picasso As a business owner you should know this, but far too often inaction still becomes a contributing factor to the success or failure of a business. Inaction comes in countless … Continue reading

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How You Respond (or don’t) Says a Lot About You!
Posted by Tony Ozanne at Oct
There are several things that bug me and one is bad manners, but I am not referring to the rude person in a social setting, but rather the bad manners in the online world. I have interactions as a customer … Continue reading