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My home country is England but after travelling around the world twice I've finally settled in the tropical north of Australia. I am a professional coach (I coach small business owners, solopreneurs and career changers) and a writer. I have a background in

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Business > Business Strategy Why businesses fail: 3 of 34
It doesn't matter which surveys or statistics you believe, the message is generally the same ie. that a significant percentage of small businesses fail. Why? There are many different reasons but they basically fall in to one of these 7 categories:1) They run out of moneyIn the start-up phase of a business one of the biggest t... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Infertility Possible signs of a miscarriage: 1 of 7
The two key signs of a possible miscarriage which are likely to get you searching the internet for information and positive encouragement are bleeding and cramping. Other more subtle signs that you're losing your pregnancy such as loss of breast tenderness and nausea can be easily ignored when you're already planning baby nam... More..
Travel > United Kingdom Best places to visit in London: 4 of 27
Traitors, pirates, prostitutes and serial killers. London isn't just royal palaces, museums and other grand architecture. Further east along the river is its grittier and darker underbelly where the original town of London was first established around the docks and wharfs where traders and explorers would prepare their vessel... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice A first-time traveler's guide to Russia: 2 of 8
Russia is a country of contradictions - the rich splendor of it's imperial history overlaid with the grim hardship of its more recent Communist regimes. It has struggled since the dissolution of the USSR but thanks to its oil and gas reserves, its growing economy is now breathing new life in to its people and culture. As a fi... More..
Jobs & Careers > Business & Professional Jobs How to decide if advertising is the right career for you: 1 of 4
Firstly, there are several different careers within the advertising industry and each one requires a different skill set and they attract slightly different types of people. However, overall, advertising is a very personality driven business where you'll find few introverts. It's hard work, stressful but also fun and highly s... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Tips for finding your dream career: 2 of 7
Few people lie on their deathbeds wishing they'd spent more time at the office and yet work takes up such a significant portion of our lives that its no wonder people are constantly wishing they could find greater fulfillment in a dream job. A few people are lucky enough to know from a very early age what their passion is but... More..
Travel > United States Activities on Hawaii's Big Island: Land & air: 1 of 3
The sizzling Big Island of Hawaii is a destination for nature enthusiasts and adventure lovers. It's one of the best places in the world to experience the thrill of walking on an active volcano and to see lava oozing down slopes in to the sea. In addition to this, the island has a diverse and thrilling landscape to explore an... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Easy to implement environmental resolutions for the new year: 26 of 77
Making changes in your everyday life to benefit the environment need not be difficult or expensive. There are numerous small changes you can make to do your bit for the environment, which are easy to implement and won't take up too much time or effort. Here are a few easy ways to get started:Saving Energy1. Switch off the lig... More..
Business > Marketing Marketing your small business during the recession: 40 of 73
You have two choices during a recession. Either you can buy in to the doom and gloom and reduce your marketing because business is slowing or you can see it as an opportunity to gain ground over your panicking competitors. During every recession there are always businesses who come out on top. That said, this is not the time ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Characters & Performances Who is the better actor, Robert De Niro or Al Pacino?: 16 of 29
For years I've carried a guilty secret and I'm finally going to get it off my chest -I think Al Pacino has an embarrassing ability to over-act. For years I've done my best to try and believe those that rave about him and all I ever see is his immense 'hamminess'. OK, that's a bit of an over-exaggeration, he certainly does hav... More..