by John Drury | May 27, 2019 | Self Leadership, Small Business
Business Planning Is Vital To Business Success Lack of business planning is high up on the list of reasons small businesses fail. In Australia the failure rate for small businesses in their first 5 years is about 75%. This means 3 out of 4 businesses start with all... 
by John Drury | Mar 21, 2019 | Leadership Articles, Personal Growth, Small Business
Head talk versus heart talk A few of my male business colleagues and I have realised something. It is unusual for groups of men to discuss real life issues. Men are very good at talking about sports and the weather and work projects and the government, and all kinds... 
by John Drury | Feb 19, 2019 | Planning, Small Business
My dad taught me one of the principles of financial strength when I was little. He taught me to save for the things I wanted. He agreed to pay for half of my first bicycle when I was 9 years old. I had to save for the rest. That was a lot of money for me. I did lots... 
by John Drury | Nov 21, 2018 | Group Mentoring, Planning, Small Business
I launched my first Group Mentoring Program in 2018. Three very genial male business owners joined the program and we had a great year together. The program was based around the top 10 Small Business Essentials that I have learned MUST be in the foundations of a small... 
by John Drury | Nov 20, 2018 | Group Mentoring, Personal Growth, Small Business
Who makes a good business mentor? A mentor is someone who has experienced business success related to whatever endeavour you are undertaking. They will have reflected upon their experience, their successes and failures, in such a way that they have developed the... 
by John Drury | Apr 28, 2018 | Extended DISC, Small Business
There are no signs of people issues when you interview prospective employees. Interviewees are on their very best behaviour. They engage well. They usually dress well. They want to impress. You may learn more if you ask really good questions when you do reference... 
