Does your business have CSP (Customer Service Passion)?

Some businesses have it and some businesses don’t – a passion for customer service is one of the foundations of a truly successful business. It is hard to say where Read More

People choose to believe what they want

An interesting thing has been happening to me of late. I do a lot of keynote presenting around Australia and now internationally, and many of my presentations start with some Read More

Can you generate more income with a only a little extra effort?

An old accountant of mine introduced me to an idea which I believe has merit for many other types of businesses. He explained that due to a general tightening up Read More

Be a specialist not a generalist

Another common mistake with many small businesses is that they try too hard to offer too many services and products. Over the years they end up doing so many different Read More

Trying to find a little balance in your life?

Running your own business can certainly be challenging. Over time the responsibilities grow and the average business owner can start to feel a little overwhelmed. If you are struggling to Read More

Thank you to everyone at the Jetset Travelworld Group

Just a quick note to say thank you to the hundreds of travel agents that came to my seminar at the recent Jetset Travelworld Group National Conference on the Gold Read More

Like it or not the revolution is here

I am a strong believer that we are standing on the precipice of a new age that I like to think of as “The Customer Service Revolution”. It is time Read More

Use food to build your business

One of the best ways that I have found to be remembered and to generate business is to deliver food. I used to have a job that required me to Read More

What do people expect when they make a complaint?

We all make mistakes from time to time. When it comes to running a business, these mistakes can lead to a customer complaint. In this blog I would like to Read More

Exactly how much does your business cost to run?

Do you know exactly (and I do mean exactly) how much it costs to run your business? If you don’t, relax – most business owners don’t. Most have a rough Read More

Learn from your mistakes – and move on.

Business experience is about making mistakes. I know that I have made far more than my fair share of mistakes, but as the years go by I am getting a Read More

Do you want to franchise your business?

Franchising is the most successful and proven method of expansion and growth for good businesses in Australia. Not only do franchisees contribute most of the start up costs necessary to Read More

Fear and motivation – a double act.

Most of what I write about focuses on the world of small business. It is what I do and what I am passionate about. Interestingly enough, most of my clients Read More

Invest in yourself – the reward is priceless

I spent two days this week doing an introductory course in HOS – Human Operating Systems. I have been meaning to do it for a few years and I have Read More

Be prepared to get up in front of a crowd – challenge yourself

We have all heard that for many people the thought of a slow and painful death is preferable to having to stand in front of a crowd and give a Read More