At times like these, it is tempting to seek a secure prediction of the future, after all, we have been living through uncertain times for most of the last year or so, from floods to fire, back to floods and…
Paul WrightJanuary 20, 2021
A professional is true to his beliefs Professionals are not swayed by popular opinion Professionalism is having the courage to tell your client something they don't want to hear. A professional seeks to add value Professionals do not accept…
adminMarch 2, 2016
My wife and I have two very different approaches to our garden. My view of the garden is a series of tasks which need to be completed so that I can spend some time enjoying the sunshine outside, preferably with…
adminFebruary 22, 2016
Many of our clients, colleagues, friends and acquaintances are impacted by the recent announcement of additional job losses at Port Kembla Steelworks. For some the news comes as no surprise but for many, it’s a case of, “I didn’t think…
adminAugust 25, 2015
I have spent the better part of 40 years solving other people's problems, it's in my DNA. In the first part of it, the problems were most likely with the Tax Office or ASIC (probably the Corporate Affairs Commission…
Paul WrightFebruary 16, 2015
Have you ever thought about the impact your mood has on those around you?Some people are happy being miserable, but what about how this affects co-workers, colleagues, staff, friends? I have a golfing buddy who regularly spends 4 hours complaining…
Paul WrightDecember 4, 2014
It may have been Harry Gordon Selfridge, the prominent British retailer who popularised the slogan, “the customer is always right”. In my view though, Mr Selfridge was not entirely right himself. Whilst everyone in business needs to treat the opinions…
Paul WrightNovember 24, 2014
“If you are miserable NOW, but not willing to change, you’ve got a problem” One of the reasons why many people seem to be stuck in their present situation is that they are unable to face change. There is no…
Paul WrightNovember 6, 2014
I was talking to a friend the other day about her upcoming holiday. “We only booked economy, but we’re hoping for an upgrade” she said. Because the lady concerned is a good friend, and I didn’t want to offend or…
Paul WrightOctober 20, 2014