I was looking at my calendar and realised that the 15th anniversary of my business is just over a week away. 24th March marks the day I registered my business in 1994 - 15 years ago. I can't believe how fast that time has flown. I know that many are still learning that our industry exists but there are thousands out there who have joined our industry to utilise their skills and change their lifestyles over the years. It has been my pleasure and good fortune to have watched our industry grow … [Read more...]
The trouble with not being…
The trouble with not being at full capacity for awhile means eventually you have to catch up! 44 minutes ago ...at full capacity for awhile means eventually you have to catch up. It's been a long almost 5 months. 5 months of coping after losing a family member. 5 months of wondering why, thinking 'if only' and back tracking through our minds wondering if we could have changed what was to be. Life for my family will never be the same - it's now got a different feeling to it. You know, it's … [Read more...]
Victorian Bush Fires and the Need for Tourism
Last year I wrote about two different situations where the VA community grouped together to help one of its own. One was when a VA shared on her challenges and others rallied round to help her. The other was when I, myself, was going through a family tragedy and so many once again, rallied round to support me and let me know they were there in my time of need. Well, another need has been highlighted by one of my team today and it relates to the Victorian bushfires that most of the world now … [Read more...]
1,000th Member Joins the ACS Team!
Well, it finally happened, our 1000th member has joined the ACS team! I can't reveal who they are yet, until they've received and acknowledged the notification. But just to remind you what they will receive. The gifts will be their choice of the following items (and they may choose more than one item - if they don’t yet have that item then they are welcome to it): 1 year’s membership to the “A Clayton’s Secretary” team valued at $187AUD (the amount will be refunded to the lucky new member or … [Read more...]
Would you like to attend my book launch?
If you are in Melbourne on Wednesday evening this week you could come along! Wednesday 11th February, @ 6pm. The Foyer, Bayside Church, Argus Street, Cheltenham (Mel78:C12). Opening by Rob Buckingham who wrote the Foreword with an appearance by fellow author Charles Widdowson (of 'Our Favourite Hymns') from Radio LightFM. Bookings essential. Please fill out the contact form to register your interest in attending, or reply to this email. Refreshments will be provided and autographed copies … [Read more...]
Your Home Business Magazine out today!
I was recently interviewed for a brand new magazine launching this month in Australia. This magazine is about profiling businesses that have been around for sometime and are successful, rather than focusing on start-ups. The first issue is out today and if you live in Australia you should be able to get a copy at a local newsagent. Peter Switzer, of Switzer Media & Publishing, sums the magazine content up like this: "The biggest mistake any home business owner can make is to think they … [Read more...]
Two years in a row! “Australian of the Year” nomination
I picked up my past week's mail this morning as I've been away on leave and was pleasantly surprised (and thrilled) to find I've been nominated again for the "Australian of the Year" Awards for 2009. I love what I do and when it is acknowledged by others because it's helped them in some way, it makes the work all the sweeter. Thought I'd share with you all the certificate I opened today. I received a letter too, from the current Chair, National Australia Day Council, Adam Gilchrist, … [Read more...]
Intel Centrino – a Notebook to play with
Over the past few weeks I've had the privilege of playing with, and testing, an Intel Centrino 2 powered notebook. It has a great easy to view widescreen, is very compact, slim and lightweight, and easy to use. This one has Windows Vista installed on it and OpenOffice suite. It also has 4gig ram. I wasn't able to carry out my normal daily activities on it as it didn't have the software I use every day (MS Office 2003, ACT!, Quickbooks, Dreamweaver) for my regular client activity and it would … [Read more...]
Why I do what I do
In the 1980s/90s my husband and I were active Amway distributors. By that I mean we didn't just sell the product, we brought people into the business, taught them how they can help others and how to build their own businesses. The personal and professional development in the distributor leg we were in was phenomenal and existed of many professionals, i.e. doctors, nurses, laywers, consultants and others. We were amongst people we related to well. But those who seemed to 'rise' up and above … [Read more...]
