The Secret of High Performance

The Secret of High Performance

The guys I’ve met playing Masters footy are passionate about the game. They’ll run themselves ragged, risking heat exhaustion or injury as they contest the ball. Just imagine if you could bottle their enthusiasm. If your employees showed up on Monday with the same...
Win the Pricing War

Win the Pricing War

I’ve said this before, but it’s worth repeating: as a business owner, you control your pricing. It’s the most powerful lever you possess. Especially now, with plenty of people talking the economy down. Let’s be honest. While the economy has softened, some sectors are...
My Federal Budget Reply

My Federal Budget Reply

My Federal Budget Reply On 12 May the Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, handed down the 2026 Federal Budget. Everyone’s talking about the proposed changes to Capital Gains Tax, or CGT. But there’s a lot of misinformation circulating online. Let’s sort the facts from the...
The Devil is in the Detail

The Devil is in the Detail

Rules of thumb? I don’t trust them. Sure, they can help you come up with a rough estimate, if you’re asked for a ballpark figure. But they hide a deeper problem. One which can keep your business stuck in the slow lane, if you’re not careful. Mind you, I must admit...
A Conversation with Sam

A Conversation with Sam

Before I could hand Dad’s house over to the letting agent, I had to install hard-wired smoke detectors. Luckily, one of my clients is a sparky. He sent over a young bloke named Sam to complete the job. Straight off the bat, I could tell Sam was switched on and eager...