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The New Norm for Business

The New Norm – How Life (and Business) Has Changed Due to COVID

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneSeptember 15, 2020

As six months dawn, we are definitely experiencing a new normal.  It’s been six months and life continues, business (mostly) goes on and we settle into accepting this is life.  I personally believe because the change was so quick, that we struggle with that change.  One day we can go get our hair done, sit…

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Positive Things to Remember in a Downturn

9 Positive Things to Remember in a Downturn

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneSeptember 1, 2020

It’s easy in a downturn moment to be flat, blue, down in the dumps, stressed and depressed.  Choose a word and I’m sure many of you out there are feeling it.  Let’s change that mindset right from the start.  Yes, times are tough, for business and individuals alike, but there is always a silver lining…

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Digital marketing small business

Digital Marketing for Small Business

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneAugust 25, 2020

  Another blog I wrote for BusinessBusinessBusiness which covers tips on working on your digital marketing especially if you have a small business.  By following these tips, I’m sure you will get noticeable results that will get you more leads and sales.  To find out how a business coach like me thinks about digital marketing…

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9 Tips on How to Love Your Business 2

9 Tips on How to Love Your Business

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneAugust 18, 2020

When it comes to the crunch, we spend more than a third of our day at work and I believe for business owners, it’s probably more than 33% once you factor in all the components of running a business.  It’s important that you love your business and what you do and do what you love…

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Home builders grant Construction Focus

Are Builders Maximising on The HomeBuilder Grant?

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneAugust 4, 2020

As an experienced business coach who services business coaching clients in the building and construction industry, I can say that some builders are making the most of this new grant, and sadly some are not. Firstly, this grant is Federal (Australia wide) and potentially gives people $25,000 towards building a new home or substantially renovating…

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How to Avoid Plummeting Over The ‘September Cliff’ Business Coach

How to Avoid Business Plummeting Over The ‘September Cliff’

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneJuly 21, 2020

When JobKeeper likely ceases at the end of September, experts are predicting that 1 in 6 businesses will close, in what is being labelled the ‘September Cliff’.  If you don’t want to be that one in six, then it’s critical that you take action now in order to avoid this.  You want to ‘shore up…

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Are You Using Covid-19 as an Excuse for Poor Customer Service

Are You Using COVID-19 as an Excuse for Poor Customer Service?

Business TipsBy Donna StoneJuly 7, 2020

When COVID-19 (COVID) first came in, it was understandable that some businesses could not cope, or had to change how things were done and do their best customer service. Whilst I have heard some businesses received a small amount of customer abuse, on the whole, people have been very understanding. However, what I’m seeing now…

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15 Valuable Tips to Start a New Business in Recession

15 Valuable Tips to Start A New Business in A Recession

BlogBy Donna StoneJune 23, 2020

As an experienced business coach, I am being asked a lot lately whether someone should start a new business in the current economic climate.  This is an excellent question and I’m pleased people are considering things fully before jumping in.  There is no simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer, but rather, each situation (and person) is…

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Have Your Exit Strategy in Place When You Start A Service

Have Your Exit Strategy in Place When You Start A Service

Business TipsBy Donna StoneJune 16, 2020

I see time and time again business relationships ending and ending poorly.  When we start a new business relationship, we do look at how things will work whilst doing business with that person or company.  We ask about how long it will take to set up, costs of course, how it will work and rarely…

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The Good That Covid-19 Has Taught Business Owners

The Good That COVID-19 Has Taught Business Owners

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneJune 2, 2020

What COVID-19 has not been something to be celebrating or even happy about, I always try to look for ‘silver linings’ and I think some positive learnings and experiences for business owners have come out of the first couple of months of experiencing COVID-19.           Here are some things which we…

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30+ years of experience, coupled with formal quals allow me to successfully coach many people and coaches.  Whilst Brisbane-based, my clients are all over Australia.  Practical, experienced, supportive, caring, focused and even a little driven; attributes I use to help my clients achieve their own success.  My approach is varied and flexible – based on YOUR needs.  Services include:

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