by Jon Dale | Dec 14, 2014 | You
Last week, I flew to Sydney for a training course (yes, learning to be a better business coach) and shared my flight home (to the Gold Coast – flights are cheaper and at better times) with about 200 18 year-olds on their way to the Gold Coast for Schoolies. My... by Jon Dale | Nov 24, 2014 | You
Are you a procrastinator? I am (so I’m told – I didn’t admit to it until my girlfriend pointed it out to me). I tend to put big, difficult (or unappealing) jobs off until closer to the time they need to be done. I allow myself to be distracted by Facebook more... 
by Jon Dale | Oct 1, 2014 | Marketing, You
It’s a rare person in small business who doesn’t feel stressed. Let’s face it, as small business owners we have all the right ingredients to make us super-stressed. We’re more exposed to the reality of uncertainty. We have less predictability than someone who is... by Jon Dale | Feb 4, 2014 | You
My client, Precise Consulting, is growing rapidly and needs a senior laboratory technician or analyst. They are based in Christchurch, near the ski fields and bunjee jumping. If you know anyone who might be interested in living and working there for a while, please... by Jon Dale | Dec 12, 2013 | Marketing, You
I started work at 6 am this morning, in my friend’s shop. I’m rebuilding my coaching business, if you remember, after last year’s disastrous collapse of my global franchise. My dreams of being CEO of a global franchise are on hold. So a few hours a week of early duty... by Jon Dale | Nov 30, 2013 | Marketing, You
Business Planning: You Wouldn’t Pack Your Bags Before You Knew Where You Were Going Woohoo. You’ve packed your bags and you’re ready to head off on that overseas trip of a lifetime. You’ve got your passport and travel money ready. Tomorrow you’ll head down to the...
