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Mellissah Smith
Is NSW really in recession?
The newspapers would have us believe that NSW is in recession. But is it really?
What Motivates Us To Be Better
Yesterday the most unusual thing happened to me. I was in Byron Bay about to head to my accountant’s holiday retreat for lunch when I decided to do a spot of shopping.
Byron Bay has an abundance of boutique shops that often stock items that are made locally by talented people that just chose to live in this seaside township.
Gold Coast Technology Industry
In my early to mid thirties, I lived on the Gold Coast and as I was in Marketing in the technology sector, became heavily involved. When I talk involved, I mean involved.
I ran the IT Awards, was the Secretariat for all IT Industry Associations Board that talked directly to government on industry based issues, spoke at universities and schools on careers in IT, and founded industry group e-Women and so on.
Express Websites – doesn’t mean quality needs to be down
I am always dubious about discounted, low price or templated websites. Firstly a website that is just from a template is NOT YOUR BRAND – so why bother? It is a complete and utter waste of money to be doing the same as everyone else just because it is cheap. Your brand deserves more than that and so do you!