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Yearly Archives: 2016

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How to Avoid Being Bullied in Business

Business TipsBy Donna StoneDecember 26, 2016Leave a comment

Do you ever feel you’ve been bullied, pressured or intimidated in business?   It happens all the time, in various forms; bullying goes far beyond children and the playground.   Maybe the word ‘bullied’ is a little strong, but it definitely happens.   Sometimes we are pressured by clients, suppliers, competitors, staff or even salespeople.  We get intimidated,…

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Dealing With a Licensed and Legal Business Owner?

Business TipsBy Donna StoneDecember 19, 2016Leave a comment

Are you working with a licensed and legal business owner or operator?  So often those using business services worry more about the price and less about the credentials of a business operator.    I see people happy to use a non-licensed electrician or plumber, or don’t worry whether their tax agent is qualified. Here are 8…

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How to Appear Larger in Business Than You Are

BlogBy Donna StoneDecember 13, 2016Leave a comment

  In business we sometimes want to give the illusion, or impression, that we are larger than we actually are.   We may well be a home based business where you are the one and only employee, but you don’t want your customers or prospects to know that you are a ‘one man band’.    Perception is…

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Top Marketing Mistakes to Avoid in Business

Business TipsBy Donna StoneDecember 6, 2016Leave a comment

  It’s quite common that many businesses out there are making critical mistakes in their business marketing.   So here are the top marketing mistakes you should be avoiding. How to do your due diligence.         Top Marketing Mistakes to Avoid in Business: Not having a website. Some local business owners think they…

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How to Effectively Handle Objections

Business TipsBy Donna StoneNovember 29, 2016Leave a comment

If you’re in business, then you need to effectively handle objections. Do you like objections?   An objection can actually be a good thing.   It’s not a “no” it’s a “maybe” and really, it’s the other person saying “I’m not convinced yet – but maybe I want to be – you’ve got another chance – convince…

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Eating Toads is Good for Business!

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneNovember 22, 2016Leave a comment

There is a great concept created by Brian Tracy called “Eat that Frog”.  If you are a Queenslander, then worse than eating a frog is eating a toad! Read Ensuring You and Your Business Stand Out from the Crowd. Imagine you have a toad on your dinner plate, along with your creamy mash potato, steaming…

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Get Discipline and Get It Done!

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneNovember 15, 2016Leave a comment

Whether it comes to being successful in business, one of the key ingredients is discipline. You need to get discipline and get things done! As I coach business clients, one of the common challenges at time is lack of discipline. Time Management: 11 Really Useful Tips       Here are 12 strategies to get…

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Will You Really Make 2017 Different For Your Business?

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneNovember 9, 2016Leave a comment

Every year around this time there is a strong focus on business planning and preparing for next year.  Online you will be frequently seeing “Make 2017 your best year ever!”   It makes sense; we are coming to a close of one year and it’s an exceptional time to take stock, review, and plan for the…

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Individual Coaching or Group Coaching – Which is Best?

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneNovember 1, 2016Leave a comment

There are definite advantages and disadvantages of individual coaching versus group coaching.   Keep in mind that some group coaching and training can incorporate online services as well.   Perhaps not suitable for a PT, but definitely workable for a business service.   So if you are running a business coaching business, this will likely interest you. Read…

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5 Common Mistakes Accountants Make Around Blogging

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneNovember 1, 2016Leave a comment

Many accountancy practices are very busy and just don’t have time to blog.  Between meeting with new clients, preparing returns and financials, providing advice, signing off on work you supervise, running a business … when would  you have time to sit down and write a blog article?         Read Don’t Clown Around…

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