One of the main issues I find with smaller and medium businesses is that they want to grow and develop but can’t find the time or the cash. As far as finding cash goes, you can drive around looking for the end of the rainbow or you might be pleased to know that there are […]

As we celebrate International Women’s Day and the 100th anniversary of women having served in Australian parliaments (starting with Edith Cowan in 1921), women’s issues are more prevalent than ever.  This is, however, not all for the right reasons. Even in the last month, we’ve had reports of systemic, ghastly sexism and worse in our […]

Diversity is all about difference in the workplace. Difference in age, gender, cultural background and ethnicity. With diversity comes different views, a greater level of different experiences and opportunities for learning. It leads to better decisions and there is growing, compelling evidence it leads to better performance. Potential employees, particularly millennials, will be drawn to […]

10 Ways to Refresh Your Approach for 2021 Last month, I revealed the first five of ten things that you can start on right now to improve and refresh your outlook in 2021. To refresh your memory, the ten ways were: 1, Work on your purpose (‘why’). 2. Identify the value you provide. 3. Put […]

I’d be lying if I said to you that 2020 was good to me. I’ve had challenges with the business, but, more importantly, I’ve been unsettled and on edge. For as long as I can remember, I’ve started my day listening to world news on Radio National. I stopped doing that in 2020. I’ve become […]

10 Ways to Refresh Your Approach for 2021 It has already become a cliché to say that 2021 ‘has to be better than last year’. While Australia seems to have overcome the worst of the virus, we all know that 2021 will not be a smooth-sailing repeat of 2019. Fatigue and burnout are rife, but […]

If you have ever felt stuck or unsure about how to move your business career forward, you have probably considered finding a mentor. Many of the world’s most renowned business leaders, such as Virgin’s Sir Richard Branson and former Apple CEO Steve Jobs, attribute their success to a mentor, and most respected business literature encourages […]

When you are running a business, it is easy to fall into the trap of wanting to do everything yourself. Your business is your pride, your joy and your livelihood. So, why pay a stranger to take control of your marketing or finances when you know you can rely on yourself? As most of us […]

Next year is shaping up to be a year of fresh changes that will force you to rethink your approach to leading your team. Expectations have changed, circumstances have changed and the way people work has changed. With many plans put on hold in 2020, both individually and at an organisational level, as the economy […]

Has this year got you wondering why your business truly exists? Are you disillusioned with your business’s purpose and doubting your path? You aren’t alone and the solution may be as simple as reinvigorating your strategy with a SWOT analysis to determine your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Many business owners around the globe have […]