I have a list of books that I aim to re-read every year. One of these is Napoleon Hill’s best-selling all time classic - Think and Grow Rich Napoleon Hill, poised this question in this book. The concept is simple and powerful – to be successful you need to have your own group of advisors or … [Read more...] about “Think and Grow Rich”: Who’s at your table?
Strategy
A Picture is Worth a 1,000 Words
Those of you who have met me know that I expect that my permission is asked each and every time someone wants to use something that has my name - be it a post, story or photo. You’ll also know that I often don’t give that permission as I am always conscious of how I ‘brand’ myself and my … [Read more...] about A Picture is Worth a 1,000 Words
Are You A Good Conductor?
I recently attended a concert with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Sydney Philharmonic choirs performing Handel’s Messiah -one of the great choral works written and 2 hours in length. I was sitting there my ears being tickled with the amazing sounds of strings,brass and percussion flowing … [Read more...] about Are You A Good Conductor?
Tis the season to …
Round the world, the holiday season is upon us. If you’re in retail or ecommerce, this time of year is your bread and butter, with up to 40% of total annual revenues rolling in over just a few short weeks. Other businesses slow to a crawl and even close during the Christmas / New Year fortnight. … [Read more...] about Tis the season to …
Why your business needs a succession plan
THERE’S AN ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM THAT NO-ONE’S TALKING ABOUT! The average man now lives until age 78 and women live an average 83 years*. About half of all Australians aged over 30 can, at some time, expect to get sick or injured to the point that they can no longer run their businesses. Planning … [Read more...] about Why your business needs a succession plan
Grab a coffee,and reflect on FY10.
I’m writing this on 1 July, it’s the very first day of the new financial year yet I feel like I have been living in it for at least six months because budgets and plans for 2010 were formulated long ago and sales pipelines stretch to the middle of the financial year. Last week a client was even … [Read more...] about Grab a coffee,and reflect on FY10.