In many service-based businesses, in the trades, in the professions, or in any business where the labour of a human is involved in the delivery of the service, there is often the notion that the person delivering the service is…
adminAugust 22, 2018
“Client: “Can I afford to retire?” Me: “How Much will you need to live on in retirement?” Client: “Dunno, how much do other people need?” Me: “I’ve heard everything from $40,000 p.a. to $200,000 p.a.” Setting realistic retirement goals is…
adminJune 12, 2018
In my role as a financial adviser, perhaps the most common question I am asked is ”what do I need to do?” My inevitable reply is usually something like - “To achieve what?”. “Why, to get rich of course” “What…
adminJune 8, 2018
When you have a conversation with a business owner, it is vital to consider the other person in the room – the business. The business is a very demanding person, both of me as an adviser, and as a…
adminMarch 8, 2018
In business we all get very tied up in the moment, in pursuing the next sale or delivering the next order. It is very easy for us to forget at times (or choose to forget) some simple truths which remembering…
adminFebruary 16, 2018
I have used business coaches for more than 30 years. Very few are currently engaged in my profession or businesses (they’re coaches, right? – in the business of coaching) Without exception, all of these coaches have added significant value to…
adminFebruary 11, 2018
For years I have been fascinated by this guy. I have written about him, presented about him, made videos involving him, read several books about him and watched lots of documentaries. I had the good fortune to see him and…
adminOctober 24, 2017
The conversation went like this: “I don’t need financial advice, I haven’t got any money” “Why?” “Because I haven’t got any money” “No, I heard that, but why haven’t you got any money?” “Well…..” “Would you like some help…
adminSeptember 11, 2017