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A chance encounter with a farmer, who told me about his ailing business, got me thinking about ways to avoid business failure. Here’s what happened.

How to make money from blogs

We all know blogging can be good for business, but how do you make money from blogs? I have worked strategically on a variety of blogs and other web 2.0 strategies and have some sage advice and revenue models for would-be bloggers to consider.

NLP: Eliminating unproductive days

We all have days where we don’t feel 100%, days we know are going to be unproductive and dissatisfying. Here’s how to turn them around.

The ‘To Do’ list that worked

In a previous article I wrote about my time management plan that worked. I want to share exactly what it was that brought this baby home: a ‘To Do’ list that I could actually stomach.

Tips for surviving economic downturn

How will the economic downturn affect you? How easy will it be for you to gain new business? Here’s a rundown of what you can and must do differently now for your business to survive.

Career change: My new brilliant career

There is plenty of career advice out there for job jockeys who want to change their employer. But what about a career change for the self-employed? What do you do when you’ve lost heart in your business? How do you tell it "I’m just not that into you"?

No man is an island: How to prevent professional isolation

Outsiders may wonder how you can feel isolated when you've clients and suppliers to talk to and the family upstairs. But professional isolation is a soloist’s occupational hazard.

Career satisfaction: Do you love your work?

‘The philosophy of “Do what you love” and “Find your passion” implies if you’re not bouncing out of bed each day with fire in the belly then you’re in the wrong career. But are we chasing an impossible dream? What is your level of career satisfaction?

Setting work boundaries for the home office

Many of us find it a challenge to close the door at the end of the day. Our home office draws us to finish that invoice, put the finishing touches to a project or make that last phone call… even if it is Sunday. We all know, though, that it’s important to take time out and set work boundaries.

How to lead in lean times

Australia's business leaders are about to face the biggest test of their careers - the worst recession in 20 years. And after a decade-long boom, weak leaders are already being exposed.

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