We got one!
This post is by Fonnie Hassing, Voice of Reason at The Feisty Empire.
Paul wasn’t at all sure about getting an iPad, but I was.
So we bought one, just before our holiday – during which time we had plenty of time to check it out.
Here are my ten favourite things about it:
1. The iPad is extremely useful for research when away on holiday (e.g. checking weather, planning dog walks at low tide, finding fish and chip shops and following maps). Read more
Does one need an iPad?
It’s 3.00 am.
Do I need an iPad?
They’re all the rage, it seems. But I’m unco.
Fonnie says everyone who goes to meetings at her work brings an iPad.
No-one uses pen and paper any more. Fancy that!
But remember our iPhone disaster? Read more
With the busy lives that we lead it can be so easy to fall into the trap of going hell for leather at work and simply not paying complete attention to what we are doing.
Here’s an example of what can happen when you don’t concentrate properly when replying to emails at work…
Minutes ago, I sent a quick note out to my database to advise when tickets would be on sale for an upcoming event. Read more
‘… you must bill again …’
We’ve mentioned the need to look bigger than we are to impress prospects and get gigs.
Faux staff are one way to do this.
And once you’ve invented them, you might as well put ‘em to work!
Meeting of minds
I love it when my mobile rings while I’m driving Fonnie somewhere. Read more
I’m assuming, if you’re reading this article, that you’re an accountant or at least working in the industry in some capacity. Let me ask you a question … “As an accountant what is the most important thing you do for your clients?” Over the years I’ve been given any number of responses to this question.
Some say, “Keep my clients safe & compliant”.
Others say, “Make their lives easier”.
While many say, “Get them a big tax refund”.
However, the most common response I receive to this fundamental question is, “to add value”. Read more
You’ll often hear business experts say that in order for your venture to be a success you’ve got to ‘work on your business as much as you work in it’.
Easier said than done.
With many small business owners running a solo show, it is often a struggle to find the time to not only be the CEO but also be your marketing, sales, finance, compliance, customer service, admin, reception, HR and IT departments. And to not allow these crucial tasks fall to the sidelines. Read more
There’s sure to be some pretty tired faces around Australia this morning, as over 2.4 million people tuned in to watch the 2012 Australian Open marathon final between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal last night.
As the clock ticked past midnight, and Nadal forced the game into a fifth set with a nail biting tie breaker win, the game officially became the longest final in tennis history. Finally, just seven minutes shy of 6 hours, Djokovic took the main prize.
So how does this game apply to business life? Read more
Do you have a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in your business? If you’re a small business, chances are, no. Few small or medium businesses have a CFO.
A CFO’s role in a business is to use the financial information of a business to drive and improve it. The financial information of a business is the key to the strategic direction and improvement of every business. Read more
Target acquired.
Today we continue our quest for recruitment ads that work.
In December we covered briefing.
Once you’ve collected all your background information, how do you choose what to say (especially if you have only a small media space or budget)?
The answer is to know who you’re writing to.
Something about Mary
Clients who seek my help to find new staff often say something like: Read more
2011 was a tough year for Aussie small business despite much passionate hard work, long hours and persistence. With local economic obstacles and an unpredictable global economy, it was no surprise the latest MYOB Business Monitor Report found only 19% of business owners increased their revenue (compared with 35% in 2010). MYOB CEO, Tim Reed commented on this issue late last year, outlining why he thinks we should see optimism, confidence and conditions improve in 2012. Read more
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