Published 15 April 2015. Updated 10 June 2026. Though there are 24 hours in a day, it never seems to be enough. We all feel (and frequently say) “where does the time go?” Even if there are 8 hours for sleeping, the remaining 16 hours must be enough, but actually, it seems they never…
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In business, there are many reasons that sales can drop. Sometimes we know those reasons, and sometimes you’re left sitting there, wondering what the heck you did wrong, or what’s going on. In this blog, I’m going to cover some different reasons that sales can drop. But more importantly, some tips on managing that situation.…
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In the world of business, not all products are tangible. While many businesses sell physical goods, there is a whole other realm of commerce that revolves around services. Businesses that sell services are not selling products, but rather, selling the intangible or invisible, being that they are selling a service. This can present a unique…
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Is a business owner simply born? No, usually they are ‘made’. Many a business owner started out as an employee and, for whatever reason, decided to become a business owner. Whether you’re 25 or 75, here are some good and practical tips and thoughts on how to move from employee to becoming a small business…
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We don’t walk into our business with the intent to do damage or sabotage our business, but in reality, it does happen. In almost 20 years of business coaching, I’ve seen it happen an awful lot. Business self-sabotage can stem from personal fears, limiting beliefs, self-doubt, and other counterproductive behaviours. Let’s look at some examples…
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Published 15 September 2014. Updated 6 April 2026. For any business, your employees/staff are the most valuable asset to keep the business going, thrive and to make it grow. Motivated team can not only be productive, but contribute in many ways, from ideas and suggestions, through to essentially allowing the business owner to clone…
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Is it good to try, and fail? Now, what’s important in this subject title is the location of the comma. I’m not talking about trying to fail, but rather, trying, but not succeeding (failing). As an experienced business coach, I’m not a fan of failure. Sure, some pretty notable people have failed and then bragged…
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Published 20 June 2015. Updated 16 March 2026. All coaches and leaders need to nurture their people, whether you are a corporate leader, run a Mastermind group, have a small business or are a business coach, mentor or trainer. Leadership, training, and coaching should be actioned where you lead by example and help…
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Well, it’s no doubt that whilst we, in Australia, are not ‘in the middle’ of things with the Middle East War, there is no doubt it will impact us as both individuals and businesses. For those with friends and family in the region, it will be personally very distressing; sending you absolute best wishes for…
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Interestingly, two people this last week mentioned they were suffering from forgetfulness and ‘brain fog’. I know one of these people is fatigued, but it did get me thinking that this might be a great subject to write about. In my decades of business coaching, these two mentions are by no means the first time…
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