Skip to content
donna@donna-stone.com.au0411 622 666
Search:
Facebook page opens in new windowLinkedin page opens in new windowX page opens in new windowPinterest page opens in new windowYouTube page opens in new window
Donna Stone
Business Coaching
  • Home
  • Services
    • Businesses & Coaches
      • Australian Business Coaching
      • New Business Start-up Coaching
      • Crisis Business Coaching
      • Coach the Coach™
      • Professional Services Coaching
      • Bookkeepers Coaching
      • Tradies & Construction
    • Consulting
    • Life Coaching
    • Marketing
      • Marketing Services
      • Google Ads Management
    • Mentoring
      • Leadership Mentor
      • Networking Mentor
    • Online & E-commerce Business Coaching
    • Planning & Strategy
      • Business Analysis
      • Business Planning & Strategy
    • Public Speaking
    • Workshops & Training
      • Bali Writing Retreat
      • Costa Rica 2022 Mastermind
      • Sales Training Workshop
      • Time Mastery Workshop
      • Vietnam Writing Retreat
    • Writing & Blogging
  • Books
    • How to Make More Sales
    • Magnificent Marketing
    • No Stone Unturned
    • Build Your Profits
    • Stepping Stones to Business Excellence
    • Stepping Stones to Business Growth
    • Stepping Stones to Business Success
    • Books Set (New Cover)
    • Other Books
    • eBooks
  • Notices
  • Blogs
  • Free Stuff
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Services
    • Businesses & Coaches
      • Australian Business Coaching
      • New Business Start-up Coaching
      • Crisis Business Coaching
      • Coach the Coach™
      • Professional Services Coaching
      • Bookkeepers Coaching
      • Tradies & Construction
    • Consulting
    • Life Coaching
    • Marketing
      • Marketing Services
      • Google Ads Management
    • Mentoring
      • Leadership Mentor
      • Networking Mentor
    • Online & E-commerce Business Coaching
    • Planning & Strategy
      • Business Analysis
      • Business Planning & Strategy
    • Public Speaking
    • Workshops & Training
      • Bali Writing Retreat
      • Costa Rica 2022 Mastermind
      • Sales Training Workshop
      • Time Mastery Workshop
      • Vietnam Writing Retreat
    • Writing & Blogging
  • Books
    • How to Make More Sales
    • Magnificent Marketing
    • No Stone Unturned
    • Build Your Profits
    • Stepping Stones to Business Excellence
    • Stepping Stones to Business Growth
    • Stepping Stones to Business Success
    • Books Set (New Cover)
    • Other Books
    • eBooks
  • Notices
  • Blogs
  • Free Stuff
  • Contact

Blogs

You are here:
  1. Home
You cant sell a secret. Sales is not a dirty word

You Can’t Sell a Secret (P.S. Sales is NOT a Dirty Word)

Business TipsBy Donna StoneJune 6, 2017Leave a comment

I love both these expressions! If you are in business, if your business is to be successful, you can’t keep it a secret.   A business which is kept secret is a business doomed for failure.   A prospective client recently called business promotion as ‘peacocking’.  Maybe this makes you uncomfortable?  Well – I’ll be blunt –…

Details
The beneifits of using art in the workplace

Art in the Workplace and Its Benefits

Business TipsBy Donna StoneMay 31, 2017Leave a comment

Here is an article on my site which focusses on my other passion – ART. I have mentioned the benefits of having art in the workplace and I would love to share it with my readers here.  Art is basically an essential factor that inspires people and we would love to have our staff inspired…

Details
How to implement change in the workplace

How to Implement Change in the Workplace

Business TipsBy Donna StoneMay 30, 2017Leave a comment

The word ‘change’ often yields uneasiness in almost all people.  Resistance to change is a natural human trait.   But this does not necessarily mean that we cannot make a good change at all.  I have been into entrepreneurship for years now and tried to make changes on the way – with varying levels of resistance…

Details
5 things recently reinforced to me about business

5 Things Recently Reinforced to Me about Business

Business Tips, Work Life BalanceBy Donna StoneMay 25, 2017Leave a comment

I recently travelled to Canada and the USA and well, I couldn’t quite switch off my business brain.   As I experienced different businesses, services and countries, I was constantly observing how others do business. Read How to Achieve Work-Life Balance.       Here are a few business thoughts which were reinforced to me during…

Details
How to improve your sales conversion rate

How to Improve Your Sales Conversion Rate

Business TipsBy Donna StoneMay 23, 2017Leave a comment

How much do you really spend just to generate new leads for your business?  Let’s say you are spending as much as 15% of your enterprise’s gross revenues on marketing to provide your sales system or sales team possible best quality leads.  How do you convert these leads to paying customers and clients? Read Increasing…

Details
importance of perception in business

The Importance of Perception in Business

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneMay 16, 2017Leave a comment

Perception is incredibly important in business.   Are you perceived as cheap and nasty or exclusive and expensive?   Are you perceived as an expert and experienced or a newbie who has no idea of what you’re doing? Perception holds a much deeper meaning than we can imagine.  It plays a huge role in shaping the way…

Details
how much do you tell your staff

How Much Do You Tell Staff?

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneMay 9, 2017Leave a comment

How much, and what you tell your team is important.   I see this often done badly; either too much information shared, or not enough.   How much do you involve your staff in the day to day decision making process?   Let me outline a few aspects for you. Always do your due diligence.     What…

Details
When and how to knock back at work

When (and How) to Knock Back Work

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneMay 2, 2017Leave a comment

As a business coach, I’m usually guiding clients on how to gain work, rather than the other way around.  However, there are times when you definitely need to knock back and reject work.  There is also a right and wrong way to do it. Find out Why Businesses Fail.           When…

Details
Why Busineses Fail - 16 Marketing Mistakes Small Business Owners Make

Why Business Fails – 16 Marketing Mistakes Small Business Owners Make

Business Coaching, Business TipsBy Donna StoneApril 25, 2017Leave a comment

Business does fail, the statistics tell us that all the time.  It happens for many reasons, but one of those reasons is that the business owner makes critical mistakes around their marketing.         Here are 16 marketing mistakes business owners make – and how to avoid them.   No Money We’ve all…

Details
why does profit not equate to cash

Why Does Profit Not Equate to Cash?

Business TipsBy Donna StoneApril 18, 2017Leave a comment

I am frequently asked why a business can have great profits but are struggling with their cash flow.   There is a great reason for this.   Profit does not always equate to cash.   Learn How to Read a Profit and Loss Statement.       Firstly, let’s be super clear about the difference between turnover…

Details
←1
2345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728
…2930313233…
3435363738394041
42→

BOOK YOUR FREE BUSINESS COACHING SAMPLE SESSION

BOOK NOW

DOWNLOAD NOW

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact
Phone numbers:

0411 622 666 / 1800 77 65 61

E-mail:

donna@donna-stone.com.au

Address:

PO Box 5197 Victoria Point, QLD 4165

Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Social Policies
ABN: 55 372 603 906
© 2008-2025
Donna Stone – Business Coach

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:

– Business Coaching
– Leadership Mentoring
– Life Coaching
– Goal Setting & Planning
– Marketing Strategy
– Google Ads Management.

Facebook page opens in new windowLinkedin page opens in new windowX page opens in new windowPinterest page opens in new windowYouTube page opens in new window
Google Review

Servicing Australia & New Zealand:

- Business Coach Adelaide

- Business Coach Brisbane & North QLD

- Business Coach Melbourne

- Business Coach New Zealand

- Business Coach Perth

- Business Coach Sydney.

Call
Email

Go to Top