
What anchors you in turbulent times?
Sitting in my garden in springtime thinking about change. So much change is happening. Bare trees are shooting out thousands of new leaves. Spring flowers are all over the garden – clivias, azaleas, irises, geraniums, hedge flowers of various kinds, and more. And yet,...
My 90-day planning process is the secret of my success (has given me the lifestyle I want)
I have always been reasonably organised. I would write ‘to do’ lists from an early age. As a young adult, I was the organiser and leader of an 8-member band which became very busy. We even went fulltime for a year. I planned tours and made bookings and organised all...
How to develop an ABUNDANCE Mindset in a world focused on SCARCITY
J. Paul Getty made his fortune during the Great Depression of the 1930’s. He turned a $500,000 inheritance into billions by seizing the opportunity of purchasing oil stocks when they were massively depressed and at bargain prices. There are many similar stories of...
WFH – What to do when the line between work and home becomes very blurry
Jason has a secure job with a good income. When Covid19 restrictions meant that his company offices had to close, he along with almost the whole team began to work from home. At first Jason was quite excited about the new flexibility now open to him. He was able to be...
Why business owners need to be skilled short-term AND long-term thinkers
Why business owners need to be skilled short-term AND long-term thinkers I was a bit shocked recently when a friend told me he had drawn down $10,000 from his super. This opportunity has been made possible as a short-term measure under provisions allowed by the...
The 10 Small Business Essentials
Make sure the foundations of your small business are strong As we emerge from Covid19 restrictions and enter the second half of 2020 small business owners need to be focused on more than survival. Depending on your industry, these last few months may have been the...
Strive for Progress NOT Perfection
As the economy reboots after isolation restrictions, it is time to get things moving in your business. Hopefully, you have been working hard at reviewing your business offerings and assessing as best you can the current marketplace. Some things will return to the way...
How to regroup after all your plans have been dashed
I believe goals are best set annually and planning is best done every 90 days. So much happens in a 'normal' year in our busy lives it is usually best to review and make plans in smaller 90-day segments. Pre-Covid-19, most of the adjustments you needed to make to your...