Stunning success from the Black Caps! As a long-time cricket fan, what a feeling. A very proud moment for our country. There are so many lessons from the team and their winning approach that we can take into the business world. Here is only a handful
Motivation coming at ya
How to be more efficient & get more out of your day
Do you ever wonder how some people seem to pack more into their day than you do? Are their hours longer than yours or are you just slow at getting stuff done? I’m going with neither — it’s possibly just how they spend their time and how they control
How open to change are you, honestly?
I was asked by Janet MacDonald to appear on her Changehub podcast to talk about change and the whole topic got me thinking. As Justine Flynn from Thank You said at Nurture Change, “no change, no change”. If you want the same thing you’ve always
Why you need to be thinking about digital initiatives to thrive in 2021
A recent survey by Gartner showed that 87% of organisations surveyed are prioritising customer-facing digital business initiatives. Why? They know that to stand out in a crowded market, they need to stand out online. They need to create content that
What buying a rundown mechanic’s garage taught me about business
My wife Sip told me she’d found an ideal property to become the new Business Changing HQ. As her taste is impeccable (especially in husbands!), I was excited to see what gem she had found for us. I was disappointed. Sorely. A rundown former
How to write a good award entry
Awards are a good thing for business to have — having “award-winner” in front of your business name gives potential clients a decent level of trust in your business before they even work with you, and it reinforces to your current clients why they
Top 10 tips for starting your own business
Is 2021 the year you want to start a new business? Here's the advice I gave the NZ Herald when they asked me for my thoughts on starting a new venture this year… Read the full article at the NZ Herald HERE or below... Starting a business is no
What to consider before starting your own business in 2021
In my line of work, as well as seeing established companies, I also see a lot of start-ups and it’s always pretty clear to me which ones did the right thing getting into business and which should have done a bit more homework… In my opinion, there