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Well-being

Bullies in business

You finally made the gutsy move to run your own business. You are the boss, you make the decisions, right? Not necessarily, there is always some bully who will try and throw you off your throne. Here is how to deal with them.
December 8th, 2011 by Claudia Disney

Why declutter?

Here are some very valid reasons why it's good to declutter our working and living environments.
October 26th, 2011 by Angella Gilbert
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Pets in the workplace

There is one perk a small business enjoys that is often forgotten: small business owners can have workplace pets without needing approval from management. Claudia Disney argues there are benefits to having animals in the office.
October 7th, 2011 by Claudia Disney

Overcoming the isolation of working from home

Running your own business from home can be fun and fulfulling, but what do you do when the cabin fever finally gets to you?
September 19th, 2011 by Heather Douglas

Are you too civilized to exercise?

Civilization: a big word that describes our society. We are regarded as civilized, a society moving forward and improving the world. But are we really? Claudia Disney has some advice for over-stressed business owners.
July 26th, 2011 by Claudia Disney

10 Reasons to embrace conflict

We often think of conflict as being destructive, but if we are able to embrace it and see the opportunities it brings, we can learn to appreciate the constructive and positive insights it is there to teach us.
January 19th, 2011 by Fiona White

Determination, Persistence, Courage, Adversity & much more

When you hear or see these words, Determination, Persistence, Courage and Adversity; what triggers in your mind? What do they mean to you? See what they mean for me and other successful business owners.
January 11th, 2011 by Brent Frewen

Motivation: the key to exercise

Tell me, how many excuses can you think of not to exercise? I stopped when I got to excuse 100, and decided to do something about it: I didn't want to be overweight anymore, I didn't want to feel tired all the time, I wanted my life back. This is how I got motivated.
December 22nd, 2010 by Claudia Disney

Building resilience

If you feel out of control over the circumstances in your life, you need to choose to believe in yourself and in the ultimate goodness of life, says Marian Kerr. She shows you how to make a start
January 26th, 2009 by Marian Kerr. Life...

Strategies to deal with stress

Are you feeling a tad stressed? If so Garth Castle has some useful strategies that you could use to help conquer your personal battle with stress
October 17th, 2007 by Garth Castle

How to create an integrated lifestyle

Are you achieving what you want to achieve in your life? Clare Mann says it all comes down to articulating your dream
January 12th, 2007 by Clare Mann

Building up your confidence

When you believe in yourself, the world's your oyster. Nicole Atias steps you through how to enhance your confidence and how not to allow others to pull you down
June 7th, 2005 by Nicole Attias

Leave the rat race to the rats

They're the newest buzzwords on the block & 'work-life balance.' The Government is investigating them, companies are crowing about implementing them, and workers are clammering for them. If the whole notion of work life balance just makes you feel unbalanced - and you live in mortal fear that one of the balls you're currently juggling is going to fall on your head any minute now - then read on. With a home based business you have a huge advantage in achieving both business success and work-life balance.
July 28th, 2004 by Helen Down

Are you feeling the chill?

Winter is just around the corner - and a new study shows if you work from home, you could be chillier than you should be
March 26th, 2004 by Safeguard

Surviving Christmas - in more ways than one!

Christmas provides plenty of social opportunties to network and enjoy the company of others - but overindulgence can hobble your efficiency and reduce your energy levels. Dietitian Sarah Ley has some advice for home business owners faced with tempation ...
December 5th, 2003 by Sarah Ley

Staying motivated during turbulent times

When you work from home - often in isolation - it can be hard to keep yourself motivated. Nicole Attias shares some ideas on keeping your competitive edge honed
January 31st, 2003 by Nicole Attias

Present tense, future perfect

Stuck in a rut? Can't, or don't know how to take yourbusiness to the next level? Robert Gerrish suggests that 'getting real' about your presentsituation is the key to kick-starting your business toward future success.
January 28th, 2003 by  Robert Gerrish 

Overcoming isolation

Working from home - on your own - can be great, and is usually productive. But it can be isolating too. Robert Gerrish has some savvy advice on breaking out when you feel the need
October 28th, 2002 by  Robert Gerrish 

Put yourself first!

Through his coaching practice, Robert Gerrish supports those going it alone in business. It is perhaps a little surprising then to learn one of the biggest problems small businesses face is the failure of the proprietor to put herself or himself, first. So, if it's not the boss getting to the top of the list, who is it? And what can be done to redress the balance?
September 12th, 2002 by  Robert Gerrish 

The top 5 myths that drive Free Agents...into the ground

Here's some sound advice from Rober Gerrish that will not only see you enjoy your home business more, but make it more likely you (and it) will last the distance
July 14th, 2002 by  Robert Gerrish