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My new podcast is now live.

MY NEW PODCAST SHOW IS NOW LIVE… Today I’m officially launching The Business of Being an Author Podcast, a podcast created for authors who want to do more than simply Read More

COMING MAY 2026, The Business of Being an Author

COMING MAY 2026, The Business of Being an Author Most people write a business book with big hopes. Greatly increased credibility, attracting better, higher paying clients and creating more opportunities. Read More

Is 2026 the year you stop thinking about writing a book and actually become an author?

Is 2026 the year you stop thinking about writing a book and actually become an author? This means not just “getting a book done”, but writing a world class book Read More

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

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

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

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

The Science of Persuassion

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

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

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

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…..

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

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

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

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

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

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

Website wins the Queensland Multi Media Awards under the category – Best eCommerce site

I am very proud to announce that my main website – www.andrewgriffiths.com.au won the best eCommerce award at the 2012 Queensland Multi Media Awards. I would really like to give Read More