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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


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: 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: 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: 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   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: 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


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: The Age. Jane E Fraser WOW, Great article.  You know why?  Because it gives a strong and relevant argument for business coaching/ consulting/ mentoring.   In my experience business owners do not go about looking for coaching and mentoring.  Generally speaking coaches have to knock down doors, ask for […]

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