When it comes to business very few companies have been more successful and more profitable than Google. So it may pay to take notice of just some of the ways they do business – such as their 8 Pillars of Innovation. Whilst the original article at is certainly worth a read, here’s a quick summaryRead more about Google’s 8 Pillars of Innovation[…]

The ability to manage themselves is perhaps the key skill that underlays all other business skills and separates the highly successful business owner from those less successful.       In this blog category you’ll find strategies, tactics, hints and tips for improving self-management including: Time management Prioritising Motivation Delaying gratification Controlling confidence Dealing withRead more about Self Management[…]

Going Downhill is a series of posts on lessons I’ve learnt about business from downhill snow skiing. Lesson 3: There are times when some simple, professional advice helps By 1986 I’d been skiing a week or two most seasons and was reasonably proficient on skis. I could ski all the usual terrain on offer inRead more about Going Downhill – Lesson 3[…]

Going Downhill is a series of posts on lessons I’ve learnt about business from downhill snow skiing. Lesson 1: Being taught by amateurs isn’t the best way to learn Anyone whose known me for long will quickly realise that I’m a very keen snow skier. Grew up in a little town called Cooma, the gatewayRead more about Going Downhill – Lesson 1[…]

Welcome to the Business Clarity web site.     Sometimes the hardest thing about improving a business is … getting started! So… If you are just searching around for business pointers in general then our blog, The Inside Edge, is your best starting point. It’s full of tips, hints, ideas, motivational pointers and general informationRead more about Welcome to Business Clarity![…]

Effective use of time is critical to a business owner’s success.   As business coaches we meet with hundreds of business owners every year. And very few exceptions there is one statement we hear repeatedly: “There’s never enough time to do things.” Practically everyone wants to know how to better manage time.   So here’sRead more about Time Management[…]

Enterprise Connect was an Australian Government initiative in the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. Their aim was to connect your business to the knowledge, tools and expertise necessary to improve productivity, increase competitiveness and fully capitalise on the growth potential of your business. Grants of up to $20,000 (ex GST) on a dollarRead more about Enterprise Connect[…]

Financial control is critical to business success. Not knowing the numbers for your business is like playing cricket without knowing the score. Imagine this scene: “Captain, how many runs have we got?” “Well, you and I got some. Fred did ok. Joe didn’t score much. Not really sure…” “How many wickets have we still haveRead more about Financial Control[…]

Effective marketing is critical to the ongoing success of your business.   Marketing may best be considered as the minimisation of customer acquisition and the maximising of customer life value. It is far more than just advertising, although effective promotion of the business is an essential part. Effective marketing covers a wide range of topicsRead more about Marketing Effectiveness[…]

Sales results are critical to business success. If you don’t have customers who are prepared to pay for your products/services then you simply don’t have a viable business – yes, even those “dotcom” companies eventually have to generate revenue. Yet few business owners spend time and effort improving the effectiveness of their sales team whtherRead more about Sales Results[…]