Current global affairs highlight more than ever the importance of diversification in business. Look at China’s actions of late which are impacting Australia’s barley and beef industries as one excellent example. One major customer decides to be difficult, pull the pin or use trade as leverage and the impact can really hit home. Consider the…
There seem to be two strong thoughts as to optimum management styles these days – manager or mentor. The first is the manager who sets targets, sets clear boundaries, monitors closely and ensures no one strays from the task at hand. They are clearly your ‘boss’ and keep a distance from their subordinates. The other…
I think it’s fair to say that today in a COVID-19 environment it’s a time of severity. Whilst this situation is in no way good, there are some positives which may come out of this situation. I am very much hoping that people will do business differently, or rather, I should say, better. …
In business, we often hear the usual response of “I’m sooo busy”. Yes, there are positives of being busy – having lots of business is great, of course, and most likely means you’re not desperate for work to keep the doors open. However, there are absolutely negatives of being too busy. In this article, I’m…
Times are certainly in flux and life at present is somewhat surreal. For those in business, I know many of you are struggling with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and that’s why I wanted to share with you some business coaching tips and positive business actions you can be taking at this time. …
Covid-19 has brought about a number of stimulus packages, concessions and even offers from other parties, such as CCIQ and Facebook. I have taken the time to provide relevant information for businesses (and to some degree for individuals) to help us understand where we stand, particularly in these trying times. Stay well! Check out…
A pandemic is upon us and it’s certainly affecting many businesses. Whether staff are absent, or clients are cancelling orders or you can’t get materials – it’s all the makings of difficult times for business owners. So what are my tips on resilience for those in business at present? Here they are… …
Year after year as a business coach, I talk to clients and prospective clients about business planning and strategy. Smart business-minded people see the value of planning and having clearly defined goals and objectives. As the saying goes “A goal without a plan is a just a dream”. Whilst it’s lovely to ‘dream’, there…
Time and time again I see people send out marketing which just falls so far below par, that they are more than not engaging, they are shooting themselves in the foot. You get only ONE chance to make a first great impression, so if the impression you make is sub-standard, poor or downright shabby, then…
When it comes to any special activity, there needs to be some very important and critical steps occurring to make that happen well and ensure the success of the project or activity. Now, as far as a project goes, that might be running a special event or possibly rolling out a new service or product. …