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11 February 2013
If our perception of ourselves is negative, our result will not be positive. If our perception of our ability, our future, and our sales potential is positive we can enable a new positive improved outcome. World-renowned kiwi brain scientist Dr Kerry Spackman illustrates this in his ground breaking book The Winners Bible. In his book [...]
Posted in New Zealand
09 February 2013
Getting yourself on the path to financial freedom is not just about getting your money sorted; it is about sorting your life as well.
Posted in Finance, New Zealand
08 February 2013
I just heard that some New Zealand based businesses are charging their customers 5 cents per email when sending out email marketing such as newsletters and promotions. That is a rip off!
Posted in Marketing
08 February 2013
Internet and cloud computing are two revolutionary ideas and together they have changed the ways business were conducted in the past. Emergence of ecommerce has completely transformed customer behavior thus forcing businesses to reevaluate their approach towards customer management.
Posted in Innovation
08 February 2013
You are helping a little girl get dance lessons, a little boy get his team jersey, a mom or dad put food on the table, a family pay a mortgage, or a student pay for college
Posted in Basics
08 February 2013
Many enterprising companies are looking for ways to better IT departments, improve business models and create lower operating costs. Until a few years ago, it seemed as if an all-encompassing solution to those problems didn’t exist but thanks to the technology of virtualization and the cloud, there is now a reliable, efficient and customizable solution to those business requests and more.
Posted in Innovation
06 February 2013
One of the biggest reasons that employees underperform or leave their new roles within the first three months is because they don’t know what to do, they are unclear of expectations and the business they are joining has not integrated them in to the team culture.
Posted in Management, New Zealand
05 February 2013
The use of social media in digital marketing is nothing new. However, many businesses are only just opening themselves up to its power. In fact, small business owners are still pretty slow on the uptake when it comes to using Facebook, Twitter and the many other social networking sites out there.
Posted in Social Media
05 February 2013
When I watched President Obama’s Inauguration on January 21st three thoughts seemed to occupy my mind – my own experiences from 1969, Obama’s humble moments, and the leadership significances of this second inauguration of our only African American president on Martin Luther King’s birthday.
Posted in General
05 February 2013
For many business owners time is as precious, and sometimes seems as scarce, as money. Striking a balance between work and personal time can be a constant struggle.
Posted in Mindset, New Zealand, Top 5
05 February 2013
The principles of wealth creation haven’t changed since money was first invented. Some of the most insightful and inspirational books were written decades ago yet they are still relevant today. One of the most enduring classics is The Richest Man in Babylon by George S Clason, first published in 1926 and more recently published by Penguin.
Posted in Finance, New Zealand
05 February 2013
One only need to look at YouTube videos of toddlers using touch screen gestures on print magazines to realise that coping with the speed of technology – a major driver of social change – is the business leader’s biggest challenge in 2013.
Posted in Management, New Zealand
04 February 2013
I have already written a post on the importance of using local service providers instead of overseas providers but I would like to provide you with another example.
Posted in General
03 February 2013
I have subscribed to a number of internet marketing mailing lists just to see how low they can go with their sales pitches and gorilla marketing tactics. It always amazes me how "successful" internet marketers who earn millions need to keep selling their "secrets" to wealth.
Posted in Marketing
01 February 2013
How many sales efforts do you know of that don't claim to be about selling "value"?
Posted in New Zealand, Sales
01 February 2013
When I was young, I used to go fishing with my father in his boat. Not being much of a sailor, I often succumbed to the motion of the waves when there was a big swell. All I wanted to do then was to get my feet back on firm ground. I still remember the advice my father gave me to help me last the distance back to land.
Posted in General, New Zealand
31 January 2013
In an increasingly-competitive job market today’s employers often have to filter through hundreds or perhaps even thousands of applications for every job vacancy.
Posted in Mindset
31 January 2013
Ever had a candidate look great on paper but been a dud at interview? Or have you made an offer only to have the candidate turn it down for money or something that should have been discussed sooner?
Posted in Management, New Zealand
The Three Reasons J.C. Penney will not survive | posted on May 20, 2013
Case Study: How Mobilize Mail Helps Clients Keep In-touch with their Customers | posted on April 30, 2013
Orcon needs to improve its customer service | posted on May 9, 2013
Using Deviant Behavior to Change Outcomes | posted on May 17, 2013
How to be Financially Secure | posted on May 24, 2013
