It seems a lot of people think business success comes from luck, inheritances, natural talent or all of the above! While it can often appear as though this is the case when looking at those who have succeeded, today’s guest is here to tell you why nothing could be further … Read More
Training your team to problem solve without you
You didn’t get off the tools to become a firefighter and yet dealing with problem spot fires left, right and centre can have you feeling like one. It’s also taking your time and focus away from other tasks and from loved ones. When building your business, and your team, hiring … Read More
TIB204 Comfort zones and the hidden cost of staying inside them
You’ve probably seen the graphic showing the 2 circles, one being your comfort zone and one being way outside it… and that’s where the magic happens? Problem is, so many people are stuck in their comfort zone and they don’t even realise. They either think they’ve gone outside their comfort … Read More
TIB203 Cyber Security. Protecting yourself from attack using some simple tools
Yuk. Cyber crime. It just feels so icky when someone makes a fraudulent transaction on our card or copies our Facebook profile and tries to set up a fake account. If it’s never happened to you then you can count your lucky stars… and take some action now so … Read More
TIB202 Being vulnerable – why getting fit before you join the gym is hurting your business
As a former CrossFit trainer, Waz saw countless people come to the gym wanting to get fitter and stronger, only to have them leave and say “I’ll come back when I’m fitter and stronger”. What the? It’s true. many of us don’t want to start something new or different until … Read More
TIB201 Business awards – time waster or actual benefit to your business?
In the era of ‘everyone gets a prize’ is there really any point to business awards? Waz and Nic have both entered, won and judged business awards and have some interesting and perhaps surprising leassons from their experience. Are awards worth the effort to enter? Are they just a w*nk? … Read More
Why use a business admin support service?
Essentially, for similar reasons, people need tradies… Although your clients might prefer being out shopping for trendy floor coverings, shiny new furniture and state of the art technology, they’re paying qualified tradies to sort out the building works and to put the basics in place first. They understand and appreciate … Read More
How to ask for feedback without feeling like a tool
We all know feedback can be useful but sometimes it can feel pretty awkward to ask for it. Maybe you don’t want to ask because even though you know you’ve done a stellar job, what if the client nit-picks or says something you don’t want to hear? Here’s a … Read More
TIB200 How to make a decision about anything. Pain, pleasure and getting past the fear.
Nic and Waz know a thing or two about change. And pain. And fear. Not only have they experienced a ton of these things in their own lives, both business and personally, they’ve worked with thousands of business owners and individuals over the last decade who have ‘hit the … Read More
TIB199 HOW TO – Waz and Nic’s Top 3 tips on…TIME MANAGEMENT
Everyone loves a quickie… a quick coffee, a quick nap, a quick sambo and even a quick… business tip episode! Waz and Nic love a quick one and this is their first of a few quick tips on topics that seem to drag on for many trade business owners. TIME!