If you are in business, you most probably attend networking events (or you should). These come in all forms and types from structured formal membership based groups, to casual meet ups, events, workshops etc. The scope and availability of these is vast and can sometimes get a bit distracting to the business owner, as you
Do you lead or manage?
There are many articles written about leadership and management and what makes a great leader or a great manager, but how do these terms really relate to small business and the role the small business owner has? I was listening to an interview recently on a plane, and unfortunately I cannot reference who it was as
End of Financial Year Checklist
It is quickly coming to that time of year again….June 30. This is the dreaded time where we have to roll over the books and prepare for taxes and B.A.S statements and generally be ready to ‘start again’. Some business owners find this a highly emotional time for themselves. If you haven’t had a great
Not just a haircut- the ‘Wow’s’ keep coming!
Today I got a haircut- nothing overly exciting there, but I wanted to share the experience, and the satisfaction I got from my experience. I am an ‘impulse’ haircut client. If I feel the need for one, I will just walk into a place and ask if it can be done NOW-
Outsourcing – is it a dirty word or a business necessity?
I recently attended an informal networking lunch which was pretty cool actually- the Brown Bag Lunch- this is where people bring in something for lunch (the brown bag) and it is all shared by the group, but that is another post for another time! At this lunch, there was some general discussion around the provision
Do you have a sales process?
If you are in business, you probably sell….it’s a bit of a no brainer I know. But are you set up to optimise your selling properly by having a structured sales process? The surprising thing is, many business owners that I meet as a business coach sell, but without any real process. This is a
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