Tips & Advice

Organisations worldwide lose an estimated 5 percent of their gross annual revenues to fraud according to international fraud surveys conducted every two years.

One of the big lessons I have learnt is that not all business is good business. Some opportunities are best left alone; some customers to be avoided like the plague. Don’t poke sleeping lions.

The average photographer and I say that in the nicest possible way, may be happy with an image SOOC, (straight out of the camera).

Make sure you are illuminating your subject with this golden light if you want your subject front lit. To do this you need to be standing with your back to the East and shooting towards the West.

To create a link, you’ll need to get the Place ID for your business. To get your Place ID:

This book has been produced by the Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC) and was released in September 2018.

In life, we always want to get somewhere, to that destination that gives us the most success or joy in life. But when traveling it can be different. I am a great believer in enjoying the journey as much as the destination, in fact, I could go as far as saying sometimes the journey would be the ultimate for me.

You don’t need abs of steel or a Barbie doll figure to be able to do this. It is all about making a connection and attitude so pull out you super powers and remember you are sexy and you know it!

So… your about to buy your first home, or your partner is just about to move into your home, or you have been in a relationship for under 3 years (current legislation)…. You need a relationship agreement (also known as: contracting out agreement).

How to Choose the Best Bookkeeper for your Business? Whether you’ve decided to free up your time to focus on doing what you do best – or you’re looking for a professional.

“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

The possibilities of the internet truly are endless, so it's no surprise, so many businesses begin online. The modern day ‘yellow pages’ is faster, more efficient, user-friendly and generates higher results than any business directory before it. Making it almost impossible to create a target audience if you're not on the internet. Seriously though? If you're not on the internet do you or your business even exist.

Your Apple ID has been locked for security reasons. To unlock it, you must verify your identity.

It’s been cold. Not much happening in the garden right now? Or is there. Spring is just around the corner and you don’t have to look far to see new growth in the garden. Spring bulbs are coming through. In some cases flowering and early blossom is also starting to show. All signs of the warmer weather to come.

In a rental market that remains highly competitive; we are coming up against more resistance from private landlords when offering our property management services.

The garden may be looking a bit empty at this time of the year but there is plenty to do in preparation for the coming season.

How to learn to use tips on promoting your business and gain confidence in your public speaking

Well all it takes is having a great elevator speech using just 25 - 35 words and 30 - 60 seconds! Well all it takes is speech coaching, it's just making the commitment to face our fear and move out of our comfort zone!

sarah-schaapFor the second time this week, I find myself reading about the demise of a New Zealand (in this case a Christchurch) institution.

So... You’re sick of living at home?, Following Mum and Dad’s house rules?, Time to get out and live life with some friends?, Well it’s all fun and games when it goes right but you can be tied into all sorts of trouble if it goes wrong.