Time to ponder the year that was…

Time to reflect, celebrate your successes, plan for the year ahead and most importantly get excited. Christmas is about the only time that most of us get at least a Read More…

18 December 2012|No Comments

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To the parents out there who swore that their life would never change….when the kids came along…..

18 December 2012|2 Comments

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Will my phone ever ring again?

As we head into Christmas most businesses start to wind down. Our customer’s attention tends to shift to the imminent holidays and there is a general slowing down. We get Read More…

14 December 2012|No Comments

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Are you struggling to deal with grumpy customers?

We all have to deal with grumpy customers from time to time, but it really can be pretty darn deflating. So how can you learn to deal with those folks, Read More…

14 December 2012|2 Comments

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A beautiful start to every day…

I watch this video most mornings – it is 5 minutes of my daily routine that reminds me to start the day off with the right sense of gratitude and Read More…

09 December 2012|2 Comments

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The Science of Persuassion

We all have to use persuassion at some stage, this video provides an interesting take on the subject.

09 December 2012|No Comments

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Looking for crowd funding options in Australia?

I recently met Bryan Vadas from iPledg – an Australian crowd funding organisation. If you have a project, product, social cause or pretty much anything else, that could do with Read More…

01 December 2012|1 Comment

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Doing your marketing homework pays off

This is an interesting commercial promoting Singapore as a tourist destination. Clearly they have done their homework, identifying what Australian’s think about Singapore and then addressing several key negative perceptions Read More…

01 December 2012|No Comments

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A simple act of kindness resonates around the world…

This is a good way to end the week. A very touching story that shows the power of kindness…..

30 November 2012|1 Comment

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A picture says a thousand words right?

A picture says a thousand words right? This presentation reinforces that message, but I still think that a good story is worth a thousand pictures. A great explanation though – Read More…

30 November 2012|No Comments

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If you love books and you like quirky ideas, this is for you.

Of course the only problem is that you will have to fly to Toronto, but I think it is worth it. A machine like this is much better than a Read More…

30 November 2012|2 Comments

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RIP Zig Ziglar (1926 – 2012)

I was very sad to hear that Zig Ziglar passed away overnight. Zig has been one of my mentors for many years. His positivity, common sense and wisdom have shaped Read More…

29 November 2012|No Comments

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CAIRNS EVENT: How to run a global small business from your kitchen table – December 11, 2012

Hey Folks, As part of my ongoing Small Business Ambassador role with the Cairns Chamber of Commerce I will be presenting a workshop on December 11th about how we need Read More…

27 November 2012|No Comments

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Tropical Innovation Awards 2012 – People’s Choice Award closing shortly

This year’s Tropical Innovation Awards are going from strength to strength. With a record number of entries, from all over Australia, the awards are set to be the biggest ever. Read More…

26 November 2012|No Comments

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Andrew Griffiths books available at great rates from BOOKTOPIA

Looking for that special gift for a friend with a small business? Or perhaps during the Christmas break you want to come up a few fresh ideas for your own Read More…

25 November 2012|1 Comment

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