The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the business landscape in unprecedented ways. Small businesses have encountered immense challenges and had to rapidly adapt to the changing circumstances. Between lock-ups, the need for additional precautions, staffing issues, supply issues … well, the hurdles have been substantial. I thought it was time to review what the impacts actually…
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Hiring and retaining top talent is such an important aspect of a small business, particularly one which is service-based. With the right team, your small business can grow, expand, thrive and often outshine the competition. Now, more than ever, attracting and keeping top talent is incredibly hard. I’m not only an expert business coach, I…
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In this fast-paced world, it’s not uncommon for people to think that multitasking is actually a good thing and something they should become better at doing. There is a (wrong) belief that juggling multiple tasks at once helps us get more tasks done. As a very experienced business coach (and I’ll say somewhat of a…
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Brisbane won the bid for the 2032 Olympics and whilst it might be 9 years away, strategic planning is often key. Plus, opportunities will be occurring for many years leading up to the Olympics, with planning, construction and preparation. As some free education for local businesses, I’ve broken this free educational article up into 3…
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There are instances where we simply need to get money for our business in order to get it started, or to take it to the next level. It doesn’t take being an expert business coach to know that it takes money and time to get a business off the ground or expand. The more the…
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Whilst it’s October now and seems like it’s ‘months’ till Christmas, it’s only 10 weeks away! That time will fly by incredibly quickly. Here is a list of things to consider and remember in leading up to Christmas. Staff Christmas Party If you have staff, organise the venue for any staff Xmas party. …
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No-one wants to kill their business, but sadly enough, there are many Aussie business owners out there, who are doing just that – often unintentionally. As an expert business coach, who works with a huge range of service-based (and e-commerce businesses), I see things every day that I need to redirect clients on and guide…
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Yes, I know, some people will think that good manners, etiquette and behaving well might be a little old-fashioned, but sorry guys, I think it’s still very relevant. Etiquette used to be about how to set a table, or how to write a letter, but these days, it’s often very much needed when using technology. …
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ChatGPT is a relatively new concept (or at least one which is becoming more popular of late) that many are welcoming openly, including the business world. And yes, I acknowledge an underlying sense of wariness that we’re beginning the journey of another Skynet (if you’ve watched Terminator, you’ll know what I mean). But let’s leave…
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I love helping clients set goals. Whether it’s personal goals or business goals, having very clear and written down goals not only helps us know our direction, but we are more likely to achieve those goals. When you set goals you’re taking control of your life and your situation. You have clarity and direction. When…
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