Helen Harrison, a highly experienced Marriage Counsellor, has kindly shared some tips around successfully being a couple in business – something which is often common in small businesses. Have a read; she’s shared some excellent advice. Running a business together can be one of the most rewarding experiences a couple shares. You build…
Published 15 April 2015. Updated 10 June 2026. Though there are 24 hours in a day, it never seems to be enough. We all feel (and frequently say) “where does the time go?” Even if there are 8 hours for sleeping, the remaining 16 hours must be enough, but actually, it seems they never…
In business, there are many reasons that sales can drop. Sometimes we know those reasons, and sometimes you’re left sitting there, wondering what the heck you did wrong, or what’s going on. In this blog, I’m going to cover some different reasons that sales can drop. But more importantly, some tips on managing that situation.…
Well, it’s no doubt that whilst we, in Australia, are not ‘in the middle’ of things with the Middle East War, there is no doubt it will impact us as both individuals and businesses. For those with friends and family in the region, it will be personally very distressing; sending you absolute best wishes for…
Published 15 October 2014. Updated 17 December 2025. In both business and professional life, a lot can be said and written about the best ways to set goals and plan in order to succeed. There are also many different ways to do this, from more traditional methods to scrapbooking and imaging and mapping your…
Some businesses master customer service very well, and others well, it’s sadly lacking. I saw this about both small and large businesses. I’ve seen some shocking customer service behaviours by large businesses, as much as small businesses. Here are some tips on how to get on the road to mastering your customer service, but first,…
Published on 8 July 2014. Updated on 29 October 2025. These are indeed tough times for many business owners, when survival needs business and fiscal smarts to stay on top of everything. However, unfortunately, there are some ‘nasty tricks’ some businesses action when endeavouring to get business. I’m going to talk about those tricks…
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…
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…
An ACCC report found that last year, in 2023, Aussies lost over $2.7 billion in scams. I’ve known some very smart people who got caught as some of the scams are very sophisticated. Plus lots of info is getting hacked by organisations we should trust. See the article at the bottom. Here are My…