Work life balance has been a popular catch phrase for ages now, but more and more experts are starting to say it is no longer 'the thing'. The workplace is changing so rapidly it has seemingly been replaced already. We now need work-life integration, as work and life should be in harmony.... therefore removing the need to 'balance' the two. Makes a lot of sense. … [Read more...]
Win a Copy of “Kick-ass Copywriting in 10 Easy Steps”
Last week, Deb Ng, owner of the leading online community for freelance writers, Freelance Writing Jobs, published a review of my book, Kick-ass Copywriting in 10 Easy Steps. This week, she's giving away a signed copy of my book. Everyone can benefit from understanding the fundamentals of copywriting and crafting messages to promote your business, and even yourself! You … [Read more...]
The ‘Boss Exam’ – will you pass?
Figuring out if you are a fantastic boss or not can be tricky. Here are some questions to ask yourself when getting real about whether or not you are. Answer them yourself AND give them to your staff – I dare you! You will learn a lot about yourself. … [Read more...]
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Unlike George Bush, who famously cited The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle as one of his favourite books from his childhood despite it having been published when he was 23, I was born after its publication and have very fond memories of reading it as a child. This year marks its 40th anniversary, and it is still a much-loved classic. Yesterday also marked the beginning … [Read more...]
How to Wow by Frances Cole Jones Now in Paperback
I'm pleased to share that contributing Women On Business writer, Frances Cole Jones', latest book, How to Wow: Proven Strategies for Selling Your [Brilliant] Self in Any Situation, is now available in paperback. The book has been getting great reviews. For example, Jeffrey Gitomer, author of Little Red Book of Selling, said, "Wow is not optional. Neither is this book. Buy … [Read more...]
‘Basic Black’ by Cathie Black, President of Hearst Magazines
There are a number of books on my holiday list this year including Basic Black: The Essential Guide to Getting Ahead at Work (and in Life) by Cathie Black, President of Hearst Magazines who publishes popular periodicals such as Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Harper's Bazaar, Good Housekeeping and O! The Oprah Magazine.  Reviews have been extremely positive for Basic Black which … [Read more...]