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Quick Business Tip – Who Made Who?

May 21, 2018

It's the classic chicken or the egg dilemma or the catch 22 scenario. Did we become great business owners because we wanted to learn or because we learnt, we became great business owners? Great business owners always have a yearn to learn. ...

Quick Business Tip – How significant is mental toughness in business?

May 10, 2018

Extremely, as unfortunately business is not easy and whilst some may argue that it can be unfair at times, I believe it is very fair. It's a great measure of performance. When you are employed, a lot can be masked that would otherwise be tr...

Quick Business Tip – Who Is Your Opposition?

April 17, 2018

You are. That's right. Your limitation in your business is 100% correlated to your expectation from it. This means that the opposition to your business is actually you. This is a time for celebration because you are now 100% in control of y...

Quick Business Tip – What are the typical issues of business services SMEs?

April 11, 2018

Typically, white collar businesses rely on professionalism to stand out ahead of the pack. Most common issues faced are: Finding quality staff Expensive staff not providing adequate return on investment ...

Quick Business Tip – What are the typical issues of hospitality businesses?

April 5, 2018

Typically, hospitality businesses rely on great customer service to get repeat patrons. Most common issues faced are: Finding great, reliable chefs or senior cooks Finding young, enthusiastic front of house w...

Quick Business Tip – What are the typical issues of trades businesses?

March 26, 2018

Typically, trades businesses rely on trust to stand out ahead of the various competitors. Most common issues faced are: Finding experienced tradesmen Finding young, enthusiastic apprentices with a care factor...

Quick Business Tip – What are the typical issues of industrial/wholesaling businesses?

March 20, 2018

Typically, Industrial/Wholesale businesses rely on great manufacturing processes or efficiencies in importing/exporting to get great repeat customers. Most common issues faced are: Finding great factory labour ...

Quick Business Tip – Secrets of Successful Retailing

March 14, 2018

I often get asked this question. What I have found is the most important factor is location. Too often I see business owners seeking to skimp on rent by being at the fringe of shopping strips and shopping centres, only to find themselves un...

Quick Business Tip – How to spot a leader in your business

February 27, 2018

Most business owners want quick fixes and little issues and disruptions. That is not the reality in an SME organisation. One of the areas that business owners want is either no resignations, no issues with employees and if someone leaves, b...

Quick Business Tip – Is the “Tall Poppy Syndrome” dead in Australia?

February 14, 2018

I believe there has been a shift in our community. More and more I am sensing people appreciating successful small to medium business owners without the jealousy that was so prevalent for a long time. There seems to be a trend of acknowledg...