From the monthly archives:

November 2009

What are the little piles of money you are leaving on your business ‘table’?

November 27, 2009

I have a delightful swimming pool at the rear of my cottage.  Being of the belief that I know something about chemicals and how bad they are for us – I have a pool that is fresh water, super low chlorine – and sparking clean.  I use a combination of low level silver and copper [...]

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Lance Armstrong on “Thinking about quitting” – for when you think things are a bit too tough…

November 24, 2009

“Quit? You know, once I was thinking about quitting when I was diagnosed with brain, lung and testicular cancer, all at the same time. But with the love and support of my friends and family, I got back on the bike and I won the Tour de France five times in a row. But I’m [...]

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The Blues Brothers Teach First Rule of Marketing?

November 2, 2009

One of the films that makes me smile is The Blues Brothers.   Quite often while preparing dinner we will roam Youtube, looking for interesting music to play while preparing dinner. There may be a structural change in the world right there.  No longer do we ‘put on a CD’, but simply connect to the [...]

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“Hope” is not a game plan…

November 1, 2009

“I hope more customers will come into my business this week.” “I hope the Townsville economy will turn around.” “I hope that roll of fat around my waist will just go away.” “I hope my business opposition will do lousy marketing this year just like last year.” It is great to have “hope”, but if [...]

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