Author: Warren’s Blog
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Cryptozoology and Me
I admit it; I have an interest in cryptozoology or the study of hidden animals. Not so much on the discovery of mythical creatures like the Kraken or unicorns but the possibility that there still exists as yet, undiscovered animals. The poster child for this is the Coelacanth. This is a fish that was discovered…
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Where Has All The Experience Gone?
We often hear about the challenge’s organisations face in reducing staff turnover in order to keep a successful culture and deep knowledge of the business practices and expertise. High turnover can result in lower productivity and higher costs being incurred as new team members are trained and inducted in to the business. This can be…
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Fight the Laziness!
Try to be your best in all you do. There was a time when the choice to be lazy was simply not possible. From hunting and gathering to provide shelter and food through to the agriculture and the need to make sure every moment was used in the pursuit of activities that kept us alive.…
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Leading: But From Where?
“It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership”. These words by Nelson Mandela raise an interesting question when it comes to the role of leadership and…
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Dating is Never Easy
You would think that with the plethora of dating apps available these days that dating would be a breeze and result in a calendar full to the brim of endless coffees, drinks and other catch ups. And maybe it is for some, although it could stretch the bank balance a little if you have expensive…
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Imports and the Grey Market
Lot of press recently to do with the importing of products into the building industry that do not meet the standards required and have resulted in some huge costs to rectify. How these products slip through the various agencies and regulatory authorities really does beggar belief. Although any non-conforming product is an issue, it is…
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High Price of Cheap Imports
With the variety and choices of how, where and when we shop these days, I think we should all be exercising a little caution on what we spend our dollars on. China has become the factory of the world with its abundant cheap labor and thousands of factories turning out everything from low end plastic…
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You Can Grow Your Business in a Downturn
Market downturns can cause severe stress for many organizations as they come to terms with reduced revenues and profit margins, increased financial risk and ensuring costs are kept under control. The most extreme outcome for many is the exiting of markets or closing down altogether. This is particularly true for those organizations considered to be…
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Low-cost Imports Are Here Stay: So what can you do?
With a slowdown in any economy and impending closure of many major manufacturers in Australia, it is a good time to look at how companies can compete with the growing tide of low-cost goods arriving on our shores. A recent example of an Australian business doing well is that of Metrocount, specialists in traffic data…
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Low Cost Imports Are Here to Stay: Some strategies that you can use
As I have pointed out in a previous articles, imported product from low cost and low wage competitors are here to stay. The question I asked in that post was ‘what can you do’ when faced with this threat (Low cost imports are here to stay; so, what can you do?). There are actions that…
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