Welcome to the April Business Broadcast
The clocks are turned back and, lets face it, we are heading towards winter. It's time to brace yourself and your business for the cold yet cozy months ahead when it's still dark at 7 in the morning and dark again by 5 in the evening.
So what are you doing in those precious few hours of light? Are you making them count? Business Coaching New Zealand can help to put a little extra light in your day by providing simple yet extremely effective ideas to improve your business performance on every level. This months newsletter is designed to stimulate your business senses and encourage you, the business owner, to take a good hard look at how your business operates and where you can encourage positive change. We also invite you to email any business related question to 'Dear Betty' at dearbetty@bcnz.net.nz
and we will endeavour to answer them as comprehensively as possible in following newsletters.
Tips and Tricks of the Trade
THE BUSINESS OWNER
It's a well known fact in business, but one that is forgotten by a lot of owners, that your business will only ever be as good as you. You don't have to be the master of everything to have a world class business. One thing you have to have is the right attitude (and a world class business coach helps!). Consider this as a good example...
Who remembers Star Trek and Captain James T Kirk? Was Captain Kirk the cleverest person on the Starship Enterprise? No, it was the man with the funny ears, Mr Spock. When somebody cut their finger did they go to Captain Kirk for a Bandaid? No, they went to doctor (bones) McCoy. When the engines broke down did Captain Kirk get his screwdriver out? No, they had 'beam me up' Scotty who fixed everything.
So what gave Captain Kirk the right to be Captain? He was the epitome of the perfect leader... why?
- He knew his limits
- He knew how to delegate
- He surrounded himself with knowledge and skills
- He was in charge of morale
- He had a vision and direction
- He always looked good when he went to work
He managed all this with a smile on his face after battling Klingons all day and he still ended up with a good looking alien on every planet! So pretend you're Captain Kirk and your business is the Starship Enterprise and your customers and clients are the Klingons. Are all your deflector shields in place to win each day and get the good looking alien? If not, call us and we will beam you on board! (09) 4343180
or visit www.businesscoachingnewzealand.co.nz
Dear Betty....
Q: I am the owner of a small to medium business with 8 staff. How can I stay positive every morning and keep myself motivated to lead my team, and keep my sanity!?
A: Have a plan and definite direction on where your business is heading. Have the right people with the right skills in the right jobs. Build a work culture that praises and corrects in a positive manner (in that order). If you want to know more contact us for a complimentary business assessment on (09) 4343180 or visit
www.businesscoachingnewzealand.co.nz
Latest News
To buy kiwi made or not to buy kiwi made, that is the question. With Shell Oil coming into New Zealand ownership the question of whether kiwi owned and operated is a true advantage or not will be put to the test. Business Coaching New Zealand can claim it has 100% New Zealand roots, but does this make a difference when consumers are faced with the decision of which brand to choose?
Is your business 100% New Zealand owned and is it a feature of your marketing? Click here to see if your business qualifies for the 100% NZ logo 100.newzealand.co.nz/register.php
Click here to hear more about why Shell was bought out by New Zealand and the benefits attached www.3news.co.nz/NZ-Super-Fund-manager-discusses-Shell-takeover/tabid/369/articleID/148719/Default.aspx
Good for a Giggle
Bruce, a former Business Coaching New Zealand client, bought a donkey from a farmer for $100. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day. The next day he drove up and said, 'Sorry son, but I have some bad news. The donkey's died.' The kiwi entrepreneur replied, 'Well then just give me my money back.' The farmer said, 'Can't do that. I've already spent it.' Bruce said, 'OK then, just bring me the dead donkey.' The farmer asked, 'What are you going to do with him?' Bruce said, 'I'm going to raffle him off.' The farmer said, 'You can't raffle a dead donkey!' Bruce said, 'Sure I can. Watch me... I just won't tell anybody he's dead.' A month later, the farmer met up with Bruce and asked, 'What happened with that dead donkey?' Bruce said, 'I raffled him off. I sold 500 tickets at two dollars a piece and made a profit of $898 The farmer said, 'Didn't anyone complain?' Bruce said,
'Just the guy who won. So I gave him his two dollars back.'
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