Befriending the Robots

Befriending the Robots

The term digital disruption is in common use these days, describing a phenomenon that not only threatens industries, but in some cases, actually destroys an industry. Think video outlets and music outlets. And print too, which represented over 80% of advertising in...
Wind up the Specialist Inside You

Wind up the Specialist Inside You

Lawyers do it; general medical practitioners do it, accountants do it. And most bookkeepers do it too. They mostly are generalists. After all, an accountant does accounting and a bookkeeper does bookkeeping, right? You wind yourself up each day and off you go. Here’s...
The Art of Winning Customers

The Art of Winning Customers

As any business owner can tell you, acquiring new customers is the driving force behind successfully growing a business. The same applies to financial services firms. But with the right skills and the resources it does not have to be a bridge too far. Consider the...
Lessons from Peter the Plumber

Lessons from Peter the Plumber

Living in Sydney’s older suburbs has its challenges, one of which is blocked sewerage pipes, the consequence of which should not be discussed over dinner. For the third time in eight months Peter the plumber was on the case at our terrace house (one of 12 in a row)....
Staying Relevant

Staying Relevant

How much media do you see in a day? More than you can possibly consume. Why am I asking? Because, if you’re an independent contractor or professional or business owner, you need to look out for threats. As far as media, the newspapers of the world are churning out...