Today I am speaking with Phong Le Head of Growth APAC from Expensify the only expense claims and management tool built for companies of all sizes, from solopreneurs to the Fortune 500. This week’s episode took an interesting turn; we started talking about Muhammed Ali and Manny Pacquiao who are athletes, that inspire Phong, [...]
My book Learn Small Business Start-up in 7 Days is featured in the business planning themed Autumn 2014 edition of Inside Small Business. I was most grateful for the lovely write-up they gave my book: and the cherry on the cake, was they also featured an add-on solution I love FathomHQ: You [...]
Small businesses will often have fewer resources and employees. Suitable technology helps to level the playing field and gives small businesses an opportunity to compete with more established brands and bigger businesses. Using business appropriate software is not enough it has to be up to date in order to help you compete with other businesses [...]
Hey! This is not a movie review; this is a movie write-up so may contain some spoilers — you’ve been warned! Wolf of Wall Street had some questionable business lessons, and for a bit of fun, I identify them here for you now, in the hope you can justify going to the movies to the [...]
Business liability insurance is the best form of risk management. Several policies are set to address the different risks a business can suffer from. All these policies are set to manage things like employees or customers insurance, fire damages, theft or insecurities among others. Geographical location This is one of the factors most businesses need [...]
Sammy the Slogan sniffer dog My friend Lucinda Lions has launched a new concept ‘SLOGAN CREATOR’ ~ slogans that sell. I know Lucinda from Flying Solo, we both write for the site, and help out at the Flying Solo Live events. I don’t actually have a slogan for my own business – but [...]
I was recently invited to attend a famil promoting healthy lifestyles on the Gold Coast. A famil is an opportunity for businesses to demonstrate what they have to offer and is short for the word ‘familiarisation’. I don’t really understand why the whole word is not used— perhaps someone found it hard to spell!?! The [...]
Indulgent treats on the Gold Coast Bored children vs Nature O’Reillys Rainforest Retreat, is home to the Lost World Spa; If you’ve been saving your pennies and are looking for something indulgent try the three hour Vino-Therapy. It’s an anti-aging treatment using grape pulp and vine (from O’Reilly’s Vineyard) and includes a long soak [...]
Australian Kayaking Adventures I recently attended a session with Australian Kayaking Adventures on the Gold Coast. They run tours of the Gold Coast broad water and Stradbroke Island. I bought a relative a ‘Half Day Dolphin & Stradbroke Island’ kayak ride gift voucher last Christmas — he loved it — so I was [...]
Laura Humphrey of Threedom Wellness I recently attended a yoga session run by Laura Humphrey of Threedom Wellness held at on the grass beside the Surf Club Kurrawa, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach. It was a beautiful location. The Gold Coast weather was glorious, cool enough not to sweat and hot enough to exercise. [...]
