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1 December - Latest business tools video on goal setting. Click here to watch.
1 December 2011 After a busy month filming various interviews which will be shared in a special interview channel soon, here's a video I just filmed with good college Pam Stellema Click here to watch the video 28 October 2011 Here's my latest in a series of business interviews. Today it's all about recruitment - click here 20 October 2011 Just had my post published on Virgin.com's Entrepreneur section of their website. Click here to read 3 October 2011
Love to support young up and coming talent who go out there and chase their dreams. Here is an interview I did with Daniel George about his latest web TV show on Vimeo called Levasque (in which I play a small role). Please help support Daniel and share the link. Click here to watch the interview. Click here to watch the web TV show. Many thanks, Nicole.
3 September 2011 Just finished FREE E-book 11 Sure Fire Ways To Improve Your Productivity . 2 September 2011 
WOW August was a busy month, hence no update. I was busy in pre-production for a local TV Show called Good Business. Am the co-host, so very excited. It will be great to share it with you (even if you don't live in Brisbane, Australia) because they will be launching a website, so you will be able to view footage from the show after it has aired here in Australia. The benefit to you is that it's aimed at small business owners and will offer hints, tips and information from other successful business owners and industry experts. Of course there was nervous excitement for the first episode and yes I may have looked a bit like a kangaroo in the headlights at times, but am sure that will improve as I get more comfortable in the role! Great team on the show - students from the local University USQ studying Film/TV/Media. They have been working so very hard and it's a credit to them. Here is a photo of me on set interviewing my own acting coach Gareth Harris for the episode on 'The business side of showbusiness'. We had lots of fun on set! 18 July 2011 - Thought and question for today "Don't be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use of. One man gets only a week's value out of a year while another man gets a full year's value out of a week. Charles Richards Time management tip: Where possible, complete your highest value tasks when you are in your most productive mood. It could be that you function best in the morning - so schedule those tasks for then and leave less important, lower value tasks for the afternoon. Sounds simple, but it's very effective. 5 July 2011 - Thought and question for today "In the end, all business operations can be reduced to three words: people, product and profits. Unless you've got a good team, you can't do much with the other two." Lee Lacocca What are you doing to ensure your team is happy and productive? Do you engage with them, treat them well, reward them (not just money), encourage them and make them feel like they are making a valued contribution? When your team is happy, they are more likely to give better service to you and especially to your customers. 18 May 2011 - Thought and question for today "Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently." - Henry FordDo you see failure as something bad, something to defeat you? Or do you see it as an opportunity for learning and growth. Your attitude to it makes a big difference in what you attract, how you act and ultimately the outcome for your business.
1 April 2011 1. Here's the link to my new business blog. For those of you who are over 40 (or not), and like to keep fit and healthy so you can enjoy your business even more, I have also started a new personal blog. Enjoy! 2. SURVEY RESULTS are in for my question "What are your biggest challenges in business?". People surveyed varied from small business owners to executives in bigger businesses in Australia and other countries around the world. Here is the top 10 in order of popularity. By far, time management and systems kept coming up repeatedly as the biggest challenges.
1. Time management - focusing, prioritising and completing tasks. 16 March 2011 If you're a business owner and want to be on the cutting edge, then it's a great idea to attend Steve Brossman's Magnetic Digital Marketing workshop. I saw Steve present recently and he is choc full (excuse the pun) of the latest industry knowledge. Plus he is fun too! I will be implementing what I learned from him on this site very soon. Here's the link. http://tiny.cc/xjq5v
23 February 2011
This month I need your help please. I have created a quick online survey of ten questions in short answer and multiple choice format. The survey is anonymous - no IP tracking, no names and no email details. It will be interesting to see the answers everyone gives. Results will be published on my website, with notifications given via website newsflash, through my E-zine subscription, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Business Challenges Survey 14 February 2011 - Thought and question for today Sales is not about asking 'what can I get from the customer?' it is about asking 'how can I serve them?' What do you have to offer that adds value to your customer's experience?
20 January 2011 - Millionaire Time & Productivity Secrets...
I just saved my seat for Ali Brown's FREE call on Thursday, Jan. 27 (USA) where she is sharing her "Millionaire Time & Productivity Secrets". Very excited this superstar entrepreneur is finally revealing her BEST tips for getting the right things done, faster -- and while having a life too! See her short VIDEO and join me here for Ali Brown 19 January 2011 - We need your short stories from around the world please... 1. If you can write short stories, you may be able to help the Queensland Premier's Flood Appeal by contributing your story to a special book. Here is the link to the Women's Publishing Network blog post for more information - thanks for your help! 2. In light of the recent Queensland floods, here is a great resource for Business Disaster Recovery. 12 January 2011 - Local News We have had some terrible flooding here in Brisbane, Australia. The Brisbane River which runs past the city, broke its banks yesterday spilling onto the city streets and surrounding riverside suburbs. The situation is expected to worsen overnight, with thousands of homes and businesses to be flooded by the morning. If you would like to donate to this cause please do so via the Red Cross or the Queensland Government Website. The residents affected will certainly appreciate your support. Thank you so very much. 10 January 2011 - Thought and question for today "If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary." Jim Rohn - was an entrepreneur, motivational author and speaker Coaching question: What could you do this year that's out of your comfort zone? Stretch yourself and you will be amazed at what you can achieve. 30 December 2010 - Thought and question for today "There is a big difference between activity and productivity" Anonymous Coaching question: What is the purpose in what you are currently doing? We can be busy majoring in minor things and not get anything worthwhile done. Results are what matter - check your results often.
21 December 2010 - Thought and question for today "There really is no excuse, is there?" Kerwin Rae - Australasia's #1 expert on Influence. Coaching question: What excuses are you hanging on to - how are they hindering your business progress? 21 December 2010 - Interesting Reading Ever wondered what Oprah and other over-achiever's desks look like? Notice how they all have something inspiring on their desk. Do you have anything on your desk that inspires you? 17 December 2010 - Ali Brown's Success Store Right now is one of the best times to evaluate your business library. Are their products you've outgrown? If you missed Ali Brown's sale last week, you can still benefit from her amazing business building products. Check out Ali's Success Store 17 December 2010 - Thought and question for today "I will see it when I believe it." Dr. Wayne Dyer: Motivational author and speaker Are your beliefs holding you back from attaining your desires for yourself or your business? Check out the business article I wrote on this topic. 14 December 2010 - Thought and question for today "People with clear, written goals, accomplish far more in a shorter period of time than people without them could ever imagine." Brian Tracy: Self-help author, speaker, and lecturerCoaching question: Do you have clear written goals for 2011? If not, now is the best time to do so before the year ends so you can start fresh and energised and know where you are headed for the New Year. Check out my recent article on goal setting 13 December 2010 - Thought and question for today Interesting reading this morning at breakfast "Man is made or unmade by himself. In the armory of thought he forges the weapons by which he destroys himself. He also fashions the tools with which he builds for himself heavenly mansions of joy, strength and peace." Excerpt from the book As A Man Thinketh by James Allen. Coaching Question for you 'Are you leading your thoughts or are your thoughts leading you?' 9 December 2010 - Thought for today Love this one... "Intuition will tell the thinking mind where to look next."— Jonas Salk: was an American medical researcher and virologist 9 December 2010 - Business E-zine out today Just sent out my free December Business E-zine 'A Taste of Hot Chocolate'. If you would like to receive a copy via email please fill in your details in the box to the left. 7 December 2010 - Article - Business Goals: Two Important Questions You Must Ask Yourself 29 November 2010 - Thought for today "For every sale you miss because you're too enthusiastic, you will miss a hundred because you're not enthusiastic enough" Zig Ziglar 15 November 2010 - Thought for today Success Recipe: 1 cup failure (or 2 or 3, doesn't matter as long as it's dissolved in the lesson learned first) + 2 cups of refining your skills + 3 cups action & persistence + 4 cups of patience + 5 cups of belief. Mix gently & bake at medium temperature - too low & it won’t cook, too high & it will cook quickly but will burn & you won’t enjoy eating it. Happy baking! 4 November 2010 - Article - Business Confidence - What's Holding You Back? |
