The power of positve thinking
This past fortnight have been quite a challenge for me and the business. Every business has it’s ups and downs and this time it was more down than up (or so I thought). As a contractor to other small businesses my business really revolves around the work that comes in. Sometimes there can be a lot of work and sometimes not as much. I have been very lucky in my business that I always have an even amount of work coming in, and there is always something to keep me busy. About 3 weeks ago I found out that I would be losing a contract...
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I am sure most business owners (at one stage or another) struggle with the work/life balance. Generally you have your own business so you have the freedom to work your own hours, but in reality you work more hours than you would like. This is one area I really struggle with. Particularly as I work from home my business is always ‘there’ and I don’t really switch off. This has very much been the case over the past 6 months as my business has grown the whole “switching off” idea just doesn’t work. I have my laptop and my...
read moreMoney saving ideas for businesses and individuals
With the Australian economy nearing a recession many companies are cutting back and trying to save money on unnecessary overheads. I have compiled a list of ways businesses can save money, not only now but also in the future They are very simple and easy ways to save money and best of all they have no or minimal impact to your operations Video/Conference calls Many companies now offer cheap options for video and conference call facilities. Skype even offer free video calls for Skype to Skype calls. You will be saving on travel costs such as...
read moreGoals for 2009
It is the beginning of 2009 and to kick off the new year in style we have launched our new website. After reading the 2009 resolution blogs of Sarah Prout and Johanna Baker-Dowdell, it prompted me to create my own resolutions. I see 2009 as being a very huge year for me, now that I have an online presence I can start to concentrate on increasing my customer base and networking. So here are my goals for 2009! 1.Enhance my web presence via networking and SEO 2.Do one thing each day to promote my business 3.Increase my mailing list to 500...
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