The Act of Giving

Today I made a shopping list and checked it twice and then lost it in the first shop I was in – aargh!  Bet a couple of you guys and gals are sitting there nodding furiously thinking ‘Yes, I know that feeling oh so well!’  It was busy busy busy in the shops being that it is [...]

What happened yesterday?

What happened yesterday?  How about last week…, last month…, last year even?  I bet you have been served up a portion of both good and not so good experiences - you would be a fairly sheltered person to have only good experiences happen in your life.  Have you managed to get something out of these experiences?  Both good and bad experiences offer a new perspective that can be invaluable in [...]

What Networking Groups are you involved in?

I am curious as to what Business Networking Groups are available on the web and would like to encourage you to leave a comment at The Virtual Rave or here telling us about the groups you have found to be invaluable to you.  I’m hoping that this might offer links to a wide array of networking forums that business owner’s can then go and check out at [...]

Stop, Revive and Survive!

You might know of the saying ‘Stop, Revive and Survive’.  It’s a well known motto in Australia which reminds us not to drive when we are tired.  It reminds us to periodically stop, take a break, have a stretch and maybe even a coffee so that we can last out the journey.  Somehow this made me think of work.  It made [...]

The Balance Between Good Process and Maintaining Friendships

In setting up and maintaining systems I encourage you to remember to take the needs of others into consideration. There are times when it is best to…

Do you know about Skype?

Do you know about Skype?  Skype is a free software application that can be downloaded from the net offering free Skype to Skype calls and messaging, including being able to chat with multiple users (conference type calls).  It also offers cheaper than normal calls to landline and mobile , plus webcam can be linked up if you wish.  The other advantage is that [...]