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7 TIPS to Kick-start Social Media in Your Business

7 TIPS to Kick-start Social Media in Your Business

If the term ‘Social Media’ is relatively new to you, then you may have not yet pondered the benefits of promoting your business by using this media.

The Demise of the Australian Retailer

The Demise of the Australian Retailer

Walk through any shopping centre and it is hard to miss the “Sale” signs out front of nearly every retail outlet. There is no doubt retailers are doing it tough right now but should this be a surprise to us.

Conation – Maybe the Most Important Business Word You’ve Never Heard

Conation – Maybe the Most Important Business Word You’ve Never Heard

The only motivation book I will recommend to others is Self-made in America, by John McClintock. John introduced me to an obscure English word that I now use as a cornerstone of my daily activity – conation.

Make More Money – Stop Reacting To Shiny objects And Winds Of Change

Make More Money – Stop Reacting To Shiny objects And Winds Of Change

Small businesses with the fastest growing revenue know exactly where they are going. According to Inc Magazines 28th 500 fastest growing small businesses list, approximately 88% of them have a statement outlining where they are going. The other 12% are living dangerously.

What’s In Your Contingency Plan?

What’s In Your Contingency Plan?

02 June 2010

Whether you’re running a business selling products to customers or delivering services to clients there will be a number of aspects of the way you operate that are key to your ability to function.

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Pay it Forward

Pay it Forward

01 June 2010

It's interesting that we all know that the best sort of business to get is Word of Mouth. You are automatically trusted. However, it is often the case in New Zealand, that we don't like to refer people on, or give names to others in business.

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Is Your Company Balanced?

Is Your Company Balanced?

31 May 2010

This is my first article BusinessBlogs.co.nz. I’ll try to tell you what usually remains untold about company management and control.

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Communication Is The Response That You Get

Communication Is The Response That You Get

28 May 2010

Retail establishments are usually open for 60 hours or more over 7 days a week. This generally means that no one person is there all the time.

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The Single Most Important Question in Business

The Single Most Important Question in Business

28 May 2010

As responsible business owners, we invest a lot of time answering the “what” question. What will I sell? What should my price be? What kind of marketing should I do?

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Do you work hard for money or does money work hard for you?

Do you work hard for money or does money work hard for you?

27 May 2010

Financial Excellence combines the two essential components of mind management and money management. Do you have a focused and creative mind + financial intelligence?

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7 tips that will help to make sure your next Expo is worthwhile

7 tips that will help to make sure your next Expo is worthwhile

26 May 2010

As an Expo exhibitor and visitor, it often surprises me how little thought seems to be put into preparation of the stand, and how unprepared the sales team can be who are on the stand.

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Joint Venture mindset – some FREE options for promoting and selling

Joint Venture mindset – some FREE options for promoting and selling

25 May 2010

Remember, you don’t even have to own a business to make money from Joint Venture’s, but it does help to have one.

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Human Excellence is an Activity of the Soul

Human Excellence is an Activity of the Soul

24 May 2010

Do you lead out in life from the essence of who you are? Or do you lead out according to the external expectations the world places on you?

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Budget 2010 – Commentary From A Depreciation Perspective

Budget 2010 – Commentary From A Depreciation Perspective

21 May 2010

Well, what a day!!! To be sitting at a café yesterday debating the possible budget changes to last night, reflecting on the changes and today handling a barrage of calls and emails.

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How I Got Control Back Of My Finances

How I Got Control Back Of My Finances

20 May 2010

Lets face it – right now its really hard to take control of our personal finances. Ask yourself this simple question… If you lost your job today how long could you survive on your savings? 1 week? 2 weeks? A month?

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Everyone has an “Inner Zone of Excellence”… do you use it?

Everyone has an “Inner Zone of Excellence”… do you use it?

19 May 2010

Before you start your day, your sports game, present to your team members or enter into any situation that may create a state of fear or anxiety take a moment to re-connect into your "Inner Zone of Excellence"

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In a totally cluttered market, Mothercare manages to stand out

In a totally cluttered market, Mothercare manages to stand out

18 May 2010

In the UK, Mothercare holds the enviable position of being a brand synonymous with new mums as the number one destination for all things baby and toddler-related.

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Important Tips for Goal Setting

Important Tips for Goal Setting

17 May 2010

Well folks we would like to thank you for the truly fantastic response to our recent competitions, the winners will be announced today. In fact, it went so well, we may even run another one shortly...

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Supercharged Money Making Connections

Supercharged Money Making Connections

14 May 2010

Many understand the importance of networks and referrals but few truly grasp just how powerful a focused commitment to a strategic relationship can be – what we call a “centre of influence.”

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A Joint Venture and Advantages to Your Business

A Joint Venture and Advantages to Your Business

13 May 2010

Internationally renowned Joint Venture Specialist, Robin J. Elliott defines a Joint Venture (Strategic Alliance) as "...a business agreement or partnership ...

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Us and Them

Us and Them

13 May 2010

What makes competition what it is? Why does it matter? Some use competition to work harder, others to give up beforehand.

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Wealth is Just a State of Mind

Wealth is Just a State of Mind

13 May 2010

How you feel about your wealth can have a huge effect on your financial future. It is a well known fact that when people feel wealthy, they spend more, take on more debt or take more risks.

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Blog Post from the Bush of Stewart Island

Blog Post from the Bush of Stewart Island

12 May 2010

One of the fundamental rules of blogging is to keep on subject. My subject would be best described as “Communications Technology for Business”.

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Are Websites About to Become Obsolete?

Are Websites About to Become Obsolete?

12 May 2010

The words “drive them to your website” may soon become obsolete as social media online marketing platforms and interactive websites continue to increase in popularity.

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