thoughts on business

Top Gun: Lessons For Small Business Owners

Top Gun: Lessons For Small Business Owners

Anyone who has seen me present at a conference or special event knows that Tom Cruise will inevitably make an appearance during my session. Back in the 80's I would...

It’s okay to be a sole-trader.

It’s okay to be a sole-trader.

Did you know that over 60% of all businesses in Australia are sole traders?  More often than not, the person you talk to in a business, owns the business. They are an...

How do I…?

I almost called this post "Where's Wally?" That's because I've been very quiet here these past few months. That doesn't mean I've been quiet generally though and I have...

Time is on my side….

Time is on my side….

The first time I was asked to do a public presentation after I'd finished with Billie Goat I ended up in hospital with a heart scare. I barely made it through my...

Love the fear…

Love the fear…

As I ventured on my morning bike ride today I wore one of John's old faded t-shirts. I specifically chose it today because printed on the front were three words we have...

Just a shameless plug…

I wish I could say I have been off holidaying in the Caribbean this past month, or sipping champagne in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, but unfortunately that would be...

What’s in a name?

Do you remember the old Sydney Morning Herald ads that showed people at a dinner party desperately trying to avoid sitting next to the person who only knew how to talk...

An offer too good to refuse.

I boldly declared three weeks ago that 2015 was going to be a year of action for me. A year of doing, not just thinking. Today I received an offer that will force me...