UPDATE – Early-Bird Discount ends May 25. We’re accepting only 10 people for each workshop in Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne. Here are the details…. For thousands of years, writing and speaking have been powerful ways for us to share our thoughts and ideas. Even in the technologically saturated 21st century, we still express ourselves in [...]
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How to grow your business in this new economy
What do we need to do in this new economy to grow our business? Repute: develop a reputation that you are proud to advertise. Make certain you deliver the incumbent value to prove you deserve that repute, and that it will hold up to scrutiny. Be known for something, specifically: obsessively specialise. No niche is [...]
Courier-Mail Newspaper: Executive Wisdom Q&A April 2012
Here is the April 2012 edition of my Q&A column in the Brisbane Courier-Mail newspaper. Send your questions to ric@executivewisdom.com and we will ask the newspaper to publish your questions. We do not have editorial control and cannot guarantee that your particular question will be published.
Weekly Wisdom No.113: Happenstance
Happenstance Some people make things happen. Many people have things happen to them. Other people say: “What happened?” Change is inextricably linked to business, leadership and management. Three primary drivers behind most change we experience in business: Choice Chance Crisis Which one is the predominant driver for change in your business? Which would you prefer? [...]
Abby Clemence: Testimonial for Ric Willmot’s recent workshop
“‘Font of knowledge’ and ‘thought leader’ are expressions that come to mind when describing Ric Willmot. His ability to distil complex information into digestible chunks and be completely available to support your growth are among the keys to his success. I highly recommend Ric’s workshops to anyone seeking more clarity on their next steps in [...]
What attendees say about the Nearly-Free Workshop for Professionals
After attending the workshop for professionals in Brisbane, here is an e-mail we received from Anita. Upcoming workshops: Sydney April 26 and Melbourne May 3.
Customer Service is Essentially Selfish by Craig Lowndes
I was talking with a friend who runs a small online boutique business. She works with personalized textile products, and provides free shipping. The free shipping is built into each product with an expectation that delivery will be made via UPS (United Parcel Service). She had an order and was completing the packaging. Checking the [...]
$90 Workshop for Professionals – Sydney & Melbourne Update
THE $90 (NEARLY FREE) WORKSHOP FOR PROFESSIONALS. Join Ric at a ridiculously cheap investment for five hours (10-4) on marketing, pricing/fees, leverage, networking, use of language, prioritising clients, building your brand, and much more. He’s even buying lunch! Register today: April Brisbane April 16; Melbourne May 3; Sydney April 26. “This is my way of giving back to [...]
Professional fees and pricing are based on self-esteem
I am noticing more and more a serious problem that is occurring with accountants, lawyers, consultants, business coaches, financial advisers and recruiters alike. Nobody knows what to charge. And, all the advice I see being given by “experts” is way off target! The victims of Fee-Fear are all fine people with excellent credentials, knowledge and [...]
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