When you have a positive mindset, you are better at positive problem-solving as well as seeing the possibilities and opportunities within your business. Those with a positive mindset are less likely to be downtrodden nor will they quit and give up. They see a positive future and attract similar-type people who may become clients, employees…
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Published on 16 Oct 2013. Updated on 23 Jul 2025. Creating a business from scratch (from concept to reality) sometimes needs something out of the “norm”. Though we listen to so much discussion about the traits of a successful businessperson, some of the qualities of a startup entrepreneur are different. Let us discuss a few of the most…
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Boundaries in business are akin to invisible fences that protect your time, your energy, and your sanity. Boundaries allow you to operate in a way which works for you, which in turn allows you to best serve your clients and customers. In this blog, I’m going to cover why boundaries are important, provide some…
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If you are fed up of the nine-to-five job and want to be your own boss, then going for a franchise can be one real option. Before leaving your secure job…
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Mindset around most things really does matter. If you believe you’re unlovable, then it’s not surprising you’ll find yourself single. If you believe you are not worth a certain price, then expect to get no more pay than the minimum. If you tell yourself that the economy is rubbish and you’re a failure at business…
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I was listening recently to a debate where a person (business owner) said they were struggling to get employees, because more and more people wanted to work from home. This got me to thinking, “what are the pros and cons for the employee and ditto for the business or employer?” I certainly know some employees…
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Published on 15 April 2015. Updated on 19 May 2025. Being prepared for an initial client meeting or a prospective client meeting is crucial. You have (usually) only one chance to make the right impression and be able to take the lead to the next step which is ultimately the sale. Here are…
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In today’s world, everything is going up. Fuel, electricity and especially food have gone through the roof. Wages, of course have increased, as has the level of super to be paid to employees. If you’re a tenant, your rent has gone up astronomically. If you’re a landlord, the cost of owning a property has hugely…
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For anyone in sales or business, you definitely will want to know why sales fail or fall through. To me, it comes back to two main factors – the salesperson and the buyer. Sure, the salesperson will have additional aspects affecting them, such as the branding and reputation of the business they work for, but…
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It truly amazes me that so many businesses are still doing the dodgy, unscrupulous, dishonest, unethical and even sometimes downright illegal. The range of what happens in business varies so much, and some things are just in poor taste and not ‘best practice’ whilst other things could have legal ramifications. In this blog, I’m going…
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