I use dog analogies a lot in my Courses. Here are things we can learn from a dogs behaviour! Learn new tricks when it suits Never pass up the opportunity for a joy ride Take naps Stretch before rising Run, romp and play daily Eat with gusto and enthusiasm Be loyal Avoid biting when a…
The Business of Rain In Melbourne its that time of year. The temperature drops, the rain pours, the layers go on and it’s hard to drag ourselves out to be social. It also means that our customers are slightly less likely to always follow-through on appointments. It’s the time of year when the number of…
Australia’s 2 million small businesses appear to be the big winners in the #2015budget. Small enterprises are being encouraged to go out and invest in their businesses through these measures: You can claim an unlimited number of tax deductions for buying cars and machinery valued at less than $20,000 each. As long as it’s not stock,…
Want do Fashion and Food have in common? Well more than you think! With greater awareness of how your clothes are made – fashion, thankfully – seems to be going the same way as food – that is customers want to know about the supply chain. 10 years ago I made a pledge to buy…
One of the challenges of working with small business operators is finding a way to encourage and support sensible growth without curbing enthusiasm. People are always surprise to know that it’s my job to talk people out of things as much as it is to encourage them to pursue their dreams. I play the bad…
“What you don’t track, you can’t measure. What you can’t measure, you can’t improve!” When it comes to doing business online is not to do it blindly. There are lots of tools available and you don’t have to spend any money to do it! SMB’s can create stronger businesses by collecting and interpreting data to…