5 Tips on how to be a good Business Networker
I have just been to one of my meetings and I was watching a visitor who had come along to Elite6 for the 1st time and it inspired me to write this blog!
Fly Like a Butterfly Sting Like a Bee
Just before entering the ring, Clay said what would become one of his most famous quotes, and a phrase used to define his fighting style: "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. The hands can't hit what the eyes can't see." What happened in the end? Clay won by a technical knockout.
Life is 10% – Reaction 90%
You’ve probably heard the saying “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it” by Charles R Swindoll?
Facebook Newsfeed Update Dooms day or opportunity?
The web is on fire with controversy, confusion and debate amongst marketers over Facebook’s recent major announcement. Mark Zuckerberg said that his New Year’s resolution was to ‘fix Facebook’.
Choose a theme to guide your day-to-day decisions
The new year has come and gone, and likely so have any new year's resolutions you made. However, that doesn't mean you have to consign 2018 to the "what will be, will be" basket.
It IS Possible to Change Your Core Beliefs and Behaviours
“It's the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.” Muhammad Ali
Always believe in yourself!
Do you believe in yourself? You know if you don’t no-one else will! But if we believe in ourselves, eventually everyone else will start believing in us also.
Labour’s 100-Day Plan For Housing – What Affect Will This Have On Rental Properties?
There are three key points of Labour’s 100-Day housing plan which will directly affect investors in the New Zealand residential rental market, and while there is still a lot of uncertainty around what the actual changes will be.
Why Feeling the Burn May Not Be the Best Advice
Whether you’re a gym regular or not, you’ve probably heard the phrase “Feel the burn!” This familiar bit of gym jargon is one of the most widespread misconceptions in fitness: the bigger the burn, the bigger the benefit. Right?! Wrong.
3 Tips To Survive The Christmas Countdown
For a lot of people these last two weeks to the big day are going to be characterised by the mantra "I have so much to do". So, whether you are trying to
What Does Your Road Map Look Like?
Gregory L. Jantz is quoted as saying: Before you can get from where you are to where you want to be you need to have a clear understanding of where you are and how you got there.
Being Wise Like an Owl is a Hoot!
We hear about belief systems a great deal, but what are they and how can we use them to help us day to day?
Is public speaking your fear?
Did you know that the fear of public speaking is higher than the fear of death or dying? This may be a surprise to some, but for others I’m sure you can relate to this.
Should I get a Home Loan Right Now?
This is a question that was often asked of me in the lead up to the New Zealand election. Potential home buyers were concerned that if a change in government came about, it could impact their ability to obtain a home loan. My answer to that question is 'it depends'.
Just pick up the phone!
“As a leader, you must consistently drive effective communication. Meetings must be deliberate and intentional - your organisational rhythm should value purpose over habit and effectiveness over efficiency”. - Chris Fussell
Is your communication good or bad?
However, if we look at how we communicate, when we communicate, and who we communicate with, I am sure we would agree, that in most instances, our communication isn’t the best it could be.
What to do when the bank is not that into you
I could make this a short and sweet blog. I've just given the answer in my subtitle for when the bank is not that into you. But that's not much of a blog is it? It's a great line for some snappy advertising, but then I'd have missed out on my favourite pastime for the week: writing. I love it. In fact, I recall at Primary School various teachers had to put the kaboosh on my enthusiasm for it. No, believe me, said teachers did the right thing.
Fraud Awareness Week: AKA why we ask for SO many documents
Since the beginning of time, some people have always ripped off other people. Depending on your religious or political point of view, some would call it a sin, others a crime. It's no surprise that the rise and fall of fraud is often aligned with the state of economy. Sure, there are those who will always commit fraud. No matter what. Yet others will do so because times are tough.
Good at suggesting great things to others but not to yourself?
When it comes to communication, we are often good at communicating with others but not so good about communicating with ourselves.
Being in the moment with your listening
You may have read the quote “the biggest communication problem is we do not listen to understand we listen to reply.”
Christchurch Business Networking Groups
As a small to medium sized business owner, you’re probably already plenty aware of the benefits of networking.