I really don’t like the “R” word!
I have reached that stage in life, where I have a six as the first number when you complete those questions that ask what age range you are in. I certainly don’t feel that age, and sometimes just to be…
Oh no, the supermarket is closed tomorrow!
What is it about a long weekend and the supermarkets (and everything else) being closed for one day, that has us racing out the door, trying to find a carpark; this year for many of us in the rain, just…
It’s chocolate time again
I have been so engrossed with my house build project and moving into my new home, Easter has crept up on me this year. I have seen the colourful displays of chocolate eggs and bunny-shaped treats in the supermarket. And…
Please don’t be a money avoider
“Al Pacino says he went from $50 million to broke.” This was the headline. Of course I had to read it. His story isn’t unusual. The list of high-profile actors and sportsman who make a truckload of money and then…
Money, love it or hate it, you have to live with it
I was asked to speak to a group of young job seekers who were on a programme to help them find work. It covered everything from presentation skills, to interviews, applying for jobs, and everything else job related. There were…
Do you know your numbers?
As we near the end of the financial year, this is a very important question for business owners. As it’s tax time. From 1 April onwards, accountants will be very busy determining what those numbers are and how much profit…
The icky conversations
Sometimes life throws us a curveball, you may know that it’s waiting in the wings, but when it comes it's still a shock. I had one of those happen this week. For those of you who have been following me…
Focus on what you can control
“Has the world gone mad”? This was a question that popped up when I was out with a group of friends enjoying a lovely balmy afternoon having Friday afternoon drinks. It really livened up the conversation as we talked about…
‘I’m getting married in the morning!’
It’s summer and we are well into the wedding ‘season’. So, I thought we would have a chat about the money side. I know as soon as the word wedding comes up, some backs will get up, ‘what a waste…
Money mindset shifts for small business owners
There is no doubt that business right now is tough. Business owners are stretched to the max to make the ends meet, and judging by the number of liquidations, sadly, many aren’t succeeding. If you do have the work, then…