Andrew GriffithsFrom time to time we all need some inspiration in the form of a wise saying. Well here are 54 that are bound to get you all fired up. Some of these are politically incorrect so please take them in jest as they are purely to put a smile on your face at a time when the world seems to be lacking in humor.
Archive for November, 2008
Need a little motivating?
Saturday, November 29th, 2008Listen to Andrew Griffiths interview from Business Essentials – “Surviving the Challenging Times Ahead”
Thursday, November 27th, 2008The following interview was recorded by Business Essentials, one of the most respected business commentary organisations in Australia. Andrew Griffiths was asked to share his views on what small business needs to do to survive these challenging times.
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Flying Solo Fans…….would you like to win a $1000 business coaching package from Andrew Griffiths – Australia’s most successful small business author?
Monday, November 24th, 2008
Hello there my name is Andrew Griffiths and I am a huge fan of “FLYING SOLO”. Without doubt this is a site that every single small business owner should be visiting daily and I am sure the smart ones do.
You may have heard of me before, I am the author of the 101 Business Building Series of books and I am very proud to say that my books are now sold in over 45 countries.
I am extremely passionate about small business. I love and admire the fact that people go into their own business considering that it isn’t an easy path to follow. Small business is fraught with many challenges along the way but the rewards, the freedom and the satisfaction you get from being in control of your own destiny are worth the speed bumps along the way.
My books are written from the perspective of the small business owner. They are simple, easy to read, filled with tips that can be implemented right away for very little or no money at all and most importantly – they are all tried and tested and they will work for you.
But today, I am going to make some special offers. I am going to give away 20 of my “101 Secrets to Building a Winning Business” book and a special, $1000 business coaching package for one lucky visitor. All you have to do is post a comment in the box below and answer the following brief questions -
1. Tell me what your business does?
2. Explain why you should win a free copy of “101 Secrets to Building a Winning Business” or a $1000 coaching package (which includes a full set of my books)?
3. Tell me what you are most proud of about your business?
4. What do you love the most about being an entrepreneur?
Keep your answers as long or as short as you like. If you want to keep your answers private you can always email me on info@andrewgriffiths.com.au. If you have read any of my books feel free to give me some feedback. All winners will be notified by email.
So please take a moment to enter this draw. Whilst you are here why not check out the rest of my blog and see if there is any information that will help you to build the business of your dreams.
Love your business, do everything with passion and have bucket loads of fun every day.
Andrew Griffiths
PS THE COMPETITION CLOSES ON DECEMBER 5 2008.
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Saturday, November 22nd, 2008
I know that sometimes remembering to check a blog can be a little challenging, unless of course you have subscribed. In my constant desire to spread as much business building information as possible I have started (at long last), my regular Business Bullets. These are some of my best tips, designed to take less than ONE MINUTE to read, that if implemented, will have a profound affect on your business – that I guarantee.
So if you would like to have my Business Bullets delivered directly to your inbox, please take a few seconds and sign up now – all you need to do is put in your name and email address and I absolutely promise that no one else will get your details.
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So with my books, my seminars, my blog and now my Business Bullets, there really are lots of fantastic tips, hints and words of wisdom for any small business owner around the planet. Please feel free to give me your feedback or to let me know if there is any specific advice you would like.
Cheers,
Andrew Griffiths
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Unplug every once in a while…
Saturday, November 22nd, 2008
We certainly live in a world powered by electricity, communication, contact, demands, urgency and a sense that so many of our day to day tasks need to be done right this second. This has to take a toll on even the most resilient of workaholics.
I suggest that you make a certain number of hours every day, or every few days, or on the weekends, totally free of communication to the outside world. Turn off your mobile phone, put the answering machine on, shut down your email programme and just go about doing your day to day tasks without the added stress of a constant stream of new demands.
Initially this can be really tough. Most of us are addicted to communication in some shape or form and we have become like Pavlov’s Dog. We here the beep of a “new email” and we stop everything to see what this new message is all about. Or we are focusing on a specific task and the phone rings. We have to break our concentration and attend to this new distraction. We have the attention span of tree snails.
In reality how much of the day to day communications that we get are urgent? How many need our immediate attention? I am sure some probably do, but I bet that most don’t. Great customer service is not necessarily all about leaping through the phone when ever it rings, or responding to an email the minute it comes in. Sure these are good practises, but they become very hard to live up to after a while. But that is the topic of another blog posting.
Reprogramme yourself and your communication patterns. Make time on a regular basis for you to be able to do what you do and give it 100% of your attention. The end result is that your work becomes so much more enjoyable. Your brain is happier because it is able to put all of its best energy into one key task. And most importantly, you will get more done and you will do it to a much higher standard. There really is no down side to doing this and in time, it might even become habit forming.
So unplug today – just for a little while and see how you go…….
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