The only thing I can guarantee with 100% certainty is change. Within the business environment elements continue to evolve.  Consumer trends build and fall away, interest rates rise and fall. By way of innovation technology continually updates and improves what we have and use.
Due to constant change, business owners and operations must adapt and ride […]

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When it comes to tax planning it pays to do your own research.  A close family friend has recently discovered her accountant hasn’t provided the best advice and in doing so has cost her thousands in unnecessary tax. Like most of us, she did what she was told by the ‘expert’ and didn’t consider developing […]

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Moving forward, in the direction of your goals can be hard work. On a daily basis we are exposed to distractions that can easily push us off course.
Financial goals, such as saving and investing are challenged and undermined by savvy marketing. All day desirable consumables are thrown at us via online, tv, radio and print […]

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The daily grind can take drain your energy, over-time, traffic, kids, interest rates !!
For me, time at the gym recharges my batteries. Even though its hard work at the time, I leave feeling invigorated and ready to take on the world. Getting into exercise can be a challenge, I’d recommend finding a friend to work […]

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It’s very important for business owners and managers to monitor communications sent by staff. Only last week I received a very unfriendly and somewhat rude email from an “admin assistant” from a company I was dealing with. The tone that was used + poor grammar and spelling made me cringe.
After reading over the […]

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It’s a quite Thursday afternoon and tiredness is kicking in. I have a number of important things I need to do. One of which is writing a blog
With a bit of self reflection it’s obvious I’m procrastinating and avoiding what needs to be done.
With most things, I find getting started the […]

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For a lot of people the work-life balance is a difficult issue. I’m very familiar with this problem as it was something I use to have a problem with.
Unrealistic goals, impatience, social pressures, competitive spirit, excessively optimistic outlooks can undermine the work-life balance.  The flow on from this can be serious, bad health, […]

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How to make 2010 the most successful year yet
I’ve taken some time out over the Christmas/New Year break to reflect on ways to get the most out of 2010. Here is what I came up with:
1.       Professional development. Attend a conference, seminar or a trade show. Take time to network, learn a skill […]

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I’ve always found the best way to develop a good plan, come up with new ideas, reflect on a problem or resolve an issue is to get out of my current environment. This could be as simple as leaving the office for a coffee or as dramatic as booking a flight and taking […]

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I was surprised to read in the Business section of today’s Sydney Morning Herald that 60% of Australian small businesses aren’t online. The results come from a MYOB small business survey released today.
According to the survey “60 per cent of small businesses do not have an online presence” -   I’m honestly surprised the […]

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