Daily archives: 25/03/2010


Greetings,   I came across this article and thought it appropriate news for anyone looking for a Life or Business Coach.  My reasons for including this article vary.  I am an accredited Life Coach, sanctioned by the global governing body, the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Often the lines between Life […]

Beware the Life Coach Who Offers to Fulfill Your Dreams


Source: Wall Street Journal If you have a look at our recent posting on the ABC Business Coaching Blog you will see some comments made about the size and reach of MySpace.  Is it any wonder that Microsoft wants to own it.  Sure we may have supposedly moved on to […]

News Corp enters Yahoo fray


Source: www.theage.com.au   OUCH! Calling all disgruntled franchisees.  All the poor and unfortunate franchisees that believe they are not getting what they paid for when they signed “their life away”.  You finally are being heard.  Check out this article in todays Age newspaper. Franchisees call for code change.     […]

Franchisors vs. Franchisees – Pistols at Dawn!



Source: www.crikey.com.au In an effort to present balanced views on topical issues todays article is from Crikey.com.  Now Crikey are an unbiased, non-aligned news agency.  These days it is difficult to not read news that espouses editorial from the political leanings of its owner(s).  I believe we should strive for […]

Why a Rate Rise Will Only Take House Prices Higher


Source: www.theage.com.au …or is it?  Look, after a brave showing it appears that the stock market is settling.  Let me reiterate – how brave!  What’s certain is the instability will affect small business – your small business.  Just how much is anyone’s guess.  At these times it pays to keep […]

The Final Word on The Stock Market Rollercoaster


Source: news.com.au photo: Cathryn Tremain Well, haven’t the world markets been brave?  Just after we experienced the fourth largest crash in history, the markets rallied to give us back a little of our declining wealth.  I could almost hear a collective sigh of relief throughout Australia as the market made […]

Is This The Great Cyclical Cleansing?



Source: news.com.au I was driving to work this morning listening to the esteemed ABC local radio.  Just before I turned into my office they were discussing the stock market.  Now normally I don’t have too much to consider when this topic comes up.  My family has invested wisely; we expect […]

What Next for the Australian Share Market


Source: The Australian Recently I was having lunch with some colleagues of mine.  Over a Yarra Valley Rose we were discussing the strengths of each other…along with our weaknesses.  At ABC Business Coaching we try to review what we are doing as much as possible.  Often it is difficult for […]

Up Close & Personal


Direct Mail is by far the most cost effective lead generation tool you can use. It’s one of the best ways for you to get your message right in front of the decision maker. Combined with lists, especially if you know their names, a direct mail campaign can often get to […]

Direct Mail



The Pereto Principle or what is known as the 80/20 Rule applies just as equally in advertising as it does anywhere else. 80% of your customers are going to come from 20% of your marketing. Therefore your marketing effort must cover a wide range of activities, all of which must be […]

The Pereto Principle