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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 […]

Make The Most of Mentoring!


Source: Sue Hirst (CAD Partners – 1800 362436)   Ever look at the reports from your accounting software and get over-faced by all the numbers?  Do you not bother printing out the reports at all because you aren’t sure which numbers to look at, and you don’t have the time […]

Seven Key Numbers to drive profit in a Recession



“A Business’s staff are the most important people it serves. Satisfy and challenge them and you will almost certainly exceed your customers’ service expectations.”   Before we begin to examine the importance of staff to your business take one minute to answer these three (3) questions… 1.     When was the last […]

Are Your Staff the WOW Factor in Your Business?