As we say goodbye to 2016, it’s time to focus on the New Year and what new things it might…
Beating Stress in the Workplace – First Class Faves
As the year winds down, we’re looking at ways to beat stress and stay on top of the chaos. It’s…
Why saying NO can benefit your business
Business burnout can strike even the most confident, organised professional if they’re not careful about how much work they take…
How to Use Competition to Dramatically Re-Think Your Business
“It’s just business.” How many times have you heard this phrase amidst challenging negotiations and the frustrations of building (or…
How YouTube Can Expand Your Business Knowledge – First Class Faves
This month we’re exploring informative resources for small businesses. We’ve looked at Podcasts, but don’t let your ears have all…
Podcasts for Small Business Owners
If orange is the new black, then podcasts are the new book. But unlike a book – be it old-school…
How Technology is Changing Our World – First Class Faves
This month, we’re inspired by technology. It’s changing the way we work, the way we live and the way we…
The 10 best sales quotes to build your sales strategy on
For any business, one of the most important elements on the pathway to success is sales. Building a successful sales…
Books & Magazines – First Class Faves
It’s the start of a new year (financially speaking), and it’s time for some new year’s resolutions! One of our…
In print: Books and magazines your business can’t do without
Sometimes, it’s easy to feel like the world has gone almost entirely digital. It can feel especially so when much…
Does my Business Need an App?
One of the keys to making your small business more successful is effective marketing. Digital platforms provide one of the…
Make the Most of Marketing – First Class Faves
Welcome to the April edition of First Class Faves. This month, we’re looking at marketing. Whether you’re focusing your marketing…
The Ultimate Guide to Local Marketing That Won’t Cost the Earth
Marketing can be daunting, it’s true. Mostly that’s because we always think so big, feel like we need to market…
Money won’t buy you happiness, but here are 4 ways it can buy you time
I was recently asked a question by a client if I could have one wish granted what would it be?…
What ever happened to common courtesy & customer service?
Nobody can argue, customer service, particularly for service related industries, is the most important ingredient for success. Throughout my career…