Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

Anyone know this scenario – I owned my first home at 22, then 28, then another 2 at 30, another at 35, another at 37, then got divorced and now renting. Owning your own home is a natural progression for most. You will probably own several in your lifetime and I know I...
David Bowie – I heard the news today

David Bowie – I heard the news today

“I heard the news today, Oh boy” was paraphrased by David ‘Jones’ Bowie from the Beatles classic, I heard the news yesterday afternoon, I like most of the world couldn’t believe it.  The Thin White Duke was dead.  What a man what an entertainer, in these days of...
Friendship – the F Word

Friendship – the F Word

I read a Facebook post today that said: “that awkward moment when you go to call your best friend to tell them some exciting news ….then remember you don’t have one”. While others might be sad to see this or may think how can that possibly be -I totally understand...
Writing your Business Plan

Writing your Business Plan

When my children were little, like so many new Mums, I wanted an income but I didn’t want to work full time. Actually I still don’t and so again I am changing my life after holding many full times roles. But, before this, I became a Teacher Aide after completing a...
Customer Service

Customer Service

THE most important person in the business is your ‘greeter’. This is customer service 101. This is what we learned 40 years ago in great detail – you are the face of the business and reflect the business and first impressions are paramount so smile, be helpful, always...
Meet Freda

Meet Freda

Freda is an Octogenarian who reflects on her life since she was born in 1935. This is an introduction to Freda, an overview, but each week we will expand our Top 15 below to show you more information about Freda’s life over 8 decades to see how times have changed and...