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Trivia question answers for Friday March 20, 2020 1. Which Williams sister has won more Grand Slam titles? Serena 2. What is the shortcut for the "copy" function on most computers? ctrl C 3. How many molecules of oxygen does ozone have? Three 4. What other name does "corn" go by? Maize Trivia qu...

In most cases, sheltering in place means you’ll be working from home. For many, it’s going to get old rather quickly. But, look on the bright side (and there is one). There are many benefits to working from home.   Work in Your Jammies – No shower. No problem. Make your phone calls, stay in touc...

Diane being stressed, nervous and concerned about the current situation with the Corona virus inspired this post. It troubles me that an intelligent and reasonable person can become so stressed about the events that are surrounding and changing our-day-to day life. I am not in any way downplayin...

In times of crises people are glued to the news reports, they are refreshing the pages on their phones and computers.  It’s a world that is hitting the "oh my god button" every 2 minutes and feeding the anxiety.  You can find out just as much once a day as you can a thousand times and be a lot l...

A couple of points & differences between the 2008 market crash & what is currently happening in the real estate market. LOTS OF DIFFERENCES. People have much more equity & are on time with their mortgage payments than ever before. Interest rates are low which always spurs on the overall economy....

If you do not set goals for your business, you will not have a clear direction or targets to achieve.Around us, we see others excelling, scaling their businesses and doing better and better. What makes them so special?Well, it’s all down to having a plan.  In this post I am going to talk about go...

Having the right system in your business can help your company grow. Every moving part of your business needs a system or process assigned to it. Let’s go through some industry specific examples to give you a flavour for the superiority of systems! PayrollArguably one of the most stressful and un...

Looking to sell your home? One thing that could potentially put a buyer off your home is a nasty unclean bathroom. In this article I am going to show you how to properly clean your bathroom so that it is spotless.  Make sure the room is clearThis is probably the best place to start. Obviously, yo...

While you may have a marketing budget to start with, it is worth your time and effort to nail down your personas. You should always be thinking about your ideal customer. Once your business values and marketing is aligned with the values of your ideal customer – you won’t find yourself looking fo...

When you work unsociable hours, you may find it can take its toll on you in many ways, particularly if you are self-employed. Your personal life can be affected, as could your health. Here are some tips to achieve a work life balance: Prioritise your timeAs most business owners you may rely on a ...