How investing in team vitality positively impacts the bottom line
Your health is your wealth: like super you need to bank it early on and keep making deposits – a fresh positive mindset, healthy food and exercise you enjoy. I call this the VitalityBankTM. This works...
View ArticleWhen the work dries up …
Running your own business can be great – lots of activity, lots of people to meet and help, lots of money flowing through the till. But what happens when it all goes quiet? I’ve been running my video...
View ArticleThree things that your buyers and clients find important
It is easy to just be focused on the product you are selling, and trying to get your clients to purchase your fantastic product. You know how great it is, and perhaps you think everyone needs your...
View Article5 reasons you need a copywriter for your business
Content is king. You’ve probably have heard this saying thrown around as businesses increasingly move online and everyone’s fighting for a piece of social and web. The goal at the end of the day is:...
View Article7 marketing mistakes your small business might be making
Is Your Small Business Making These Marketing Mistakes? Most small businesses don’t have extra resources to throw around in a bid to get more customers. However, many decisions that are made don’t...
View ArticleWhere to find your dream copywriter
Last time I wrote about why you need a copywriter for your business. In this post, I share where to find those secret places, us cool cat copywriters hang out. So where are you going to find your dream...
View ArticleHow to be nice and still get what you want
The difference between how men and women operate in business seems to be eternally debated. Much of the argument is around approach – namely that men aggressively go after what they want and are...
View ArticleThe Gift of a Complaint
Having a thick skin in business is important but so is having a soft side that is vulnerable. If we operate in business with our defences up, we miss the learnings we can gather along the way. Such...
View ArticleYou need to fire these clients
Jane Dizon is a lifestyle, health, fitness, and nutrition enthusiast and blogger. She works at Royal Essence in her day job. In this post she shares what types of clients to fire if you come across...
View Article5 Ways To Survive A Difficult Boss
We’ve all had them at one time or another—a difficult boss is one who is rude or passive-aggressive, gives little guidance on what’s expected, says everything is a priority, or dismisses your ideas but...
View ArticleIs your team trusting, or just polite? Building a trusting corporate culture
Between Samsung explosions and Volkswagen recalls, FIFA’s racketeering and Wells Fargo’s fake accounts, some of the most recent corporate scandals have been mainstream events with far-reaching impact....
View ArticleDoes Your Style of Communication Create the Results You Desire?
The way people are communicating, both online and in person, is becoming more aggressive and more divisive. A lot of people believe that proving the rightness of their points of view will create the...
View ArticleHow to be happier in the job you have
Having held a multitude of different jobs, ranging from translator and language teacher, to massage therapist, fitness instructor and coach, I often found myself in workplaces and under working...
View ArticleGiving back through your business
Globalization and the power of social media have changed how we do business in a single generation. Getting—and keeping—our customer’s attention can seem tougher than ever. So how can you and your...
View ArticleHow to deal with difficult colleagues
When it comes to dealing with difficult people in life, we often try to prepare for the worst and make a plan of attack. The common attitude is, “Oh no! I have a problem; how do I fix it?” Handling...
View ArticleHow to Set Healthy Boundaries in Your Personal and Professional Relationships
Does establishing boundaries seem harsh or restrictive? When handled correctly, it should have the reverse effect, leading to greater freedom. Relationships need to have structure, which shapes purpose...
View ArticleWin or Learn – How to Profile A Customer
What if you entered a room with five people waiting for your presentation and you won the deal after fifteen minutes? Or does this seem too good to be true? One year ago I was in this exact situation...
View Article10 tips from women working in male-dominated industries
We’re proud to see so many women taking charge in industries that have previously been considered male-dominated. Hoping to dig a little deeper into this, Rajapack, a packaging company (themselves...
View ArticleWhy hiring mums is good for your business
When thinking about hiring mums, I often reflect on years ago when I used to manage recruitment for a large online business. Whenever I’d get an application from an entrepreneur I’d immediately turn...
View ArticleGiving Endlessly Should Not be the Calling of Your Business
In a competitive marketplace, customer service is a huge consideration for business owners and patrons. The creation of high-value products and services is often at the top of the priority list for...
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