Carbon Tax – is it time for small business to take notice?
Having worked in the sustainability sector for the past 10 years, marketing businesses 'green' credentials and promoting a greener way of doing business, running your business and getting consumers to understand that making a small change in what you do can mean …
None of us is as smart as all of us
Whether you are a big business or a small business, "none of us is as smart as all of us" (ref: Kenneth Blanchard, The One Minute Manager).Truth be known, I don't think I am very smart at all, but collectively with the …
Reflecton is a beautiful thing
I was 17 when I first started work, and through a fated role in an advertising agency, I met a group of young journalists and television presenters who have become my lifelong friends.They worked in television, newspaper and radio in regional Queensland. …
17 million tonnes of landfill every year comes from Australians households
There are some brands that do the ‘right’ thing and other’s that just think commercially. I am very impressed with dyson, a global company that makes hundreds of different products, putting a firm focus on being environmentally conscience.They actively invest in ensuring …
The biggest stars are often under your nose
What a week – actually, what a month!It’s been a very big start to the new year and in many ways I am incredibly grateful. Business is booming and opportunities are out there for the taking. I have also given myself a …
Communications is KING!
Lost a client because you didn’t communicate properly?Created chaos in your workplace because you were misunderstood?Didn’t inspire people within your team the way that you needed to, to get the job done?Have been told before that you could improve your communications skills?CAN’T …
Business Models – which one is best
At Singapore airport last week, I picked up a book written by Alexander Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur named Business Model Generation. …
Optus says NO! not Yes As It Proclaims
I am sure you have heard many times before my issues with Optus. I can’t believe the bad service continues. They take no responsibility for anything yet again, I have gone 1 month without a mobile phone. Twice in one year – …
Make your business scalable
I had a dream and it wasn’t to run the biggest company. It was to run a company that recreates the expectations of an industry and that is exactly what I am doing. …
Byron Bay… the hottest place for a management retreat
Thinking that your leadership team need to go out and get some fresh air? Then head to Byron Bay, one of Australia’s most beautiful destinations where management teams can think more freely and enjoy the sunshine, beaches and bushland. …


