Small and medium businesses have a great advantage in their ability to be flexible. A smaller business can usually adapt more quickly to changing circumstances than a large corporation, especially if the business owner or manager has the ability to see opportunities...
I’ve been going through my design book (I take pictures of my jewelry designs for reference) and have realized that I did a heap of creative designs when I was healing from my sprained ankle last year. Being laid up on the lounge with an elevated ankle (with heaps of...
I’m a fan of the Richard Fiddler Conversation Hour on ABC local radio and today featured Elizabeth Gould, a breast cancer survivor who has written a book called “Secrets of Cancer Survivors – A book for Cancer Survivors, Family and Friends”. I...
Listening to the radio this morning there was an interesting discussion about the impact of the current round of retrenchments that are happening through out the financial industry and Generation Y. It is the first time Generation Y are going through a difficult...
I’ve been clearing things out this year to make space for all new good things (sounds corny but it feels really good when it happens!) and have come across a heap of unfinished projects. So I’m determined to get them sorted – either finished or out the door to a new...
I was reading an article while waiting for my take away about laughter and it got me thinking. Apparently children laugh over 100 times a day while adults average less than 30 times. I really don’t know if I laugh even 20 times a day, let alone 30. Laughing is good...
My nephew’s simple abundant joy at being given a gift voucher for a favorite bookshop has got me thinking what good ideas gift vouchers really are. We all know my nephew is a book worm and giving him the voucher because he’s told us so I’m figuring on telling people...
Our free online jewelry competition is finishing so make sure you get your entries in quickly! Win Earrings and Earring Holders Competition We are giving away 5 sets of beautiful Freshwater Pearl earrings, Handmade Lampwork Earrings with their very own Earring...
I’ve started going to regional craft shows this year so I get to travel around more – incorporating holiday breaks with work – and made a purpose decision to spend my money with other creative businesses – with other women getting out there with their creative designs...
I’ve been taking stock of things lately, especially as I’m coming into my busy time of year where weeks disappear more quickly than I like to think about. This is the time when I need to be sure I’m organised and ready to make the most of my opportunities, to prepare...
