Catherine DeVrye explains the lovely concept of Hot Lemon and Honey. It's about really caring and connecting through genuinely decent actions. We hear about the origins of the concept and what she's done with it. It's a really great story. Plus, our Business Guru, 'Power' Patrick Lumbroso bestows unto us his very sensible approach to tax planning. Good tips to be had here. The Dynamic Small Business Network brings you more benefits than any other small business resource network in Australia. Learn more about the Small Business Mentor Club and a new quality of business communication at - www.dsbn.com.au Created and produced by Class One Productions (2007) - Sydney Australia : http://www.classoneproductions.com.au 

DSBN :: Small Business Mentor Club (enhanced)

SBMC - Episode 7 - Hot Lemon and Honey!

Our resident business guru Patrick 'The Don' Lumbroso has a special for us on developing micro entrepreneurs within our business 'Creating the Eye of an Owner' Plus, our spooky goddess of wisdom, Wendy Buckingham, returns with a quick pondering for us....Have we chosen the right goal? The Dynamic Small Business Network brings you more benefits than any other small business resource network in Australia. Learn more about the Small Business Mentor Club and a new quality of business communication at - www.dsbn.com.au Created and produced by Class One Productions (2007) - Sydney Australia : http://www.classoneproductions.com.au 

SBMC - Episode 13 - Creating the Eye of an Owner

Thea Foster is an accounting consultant with some clear business philosophy for us to consider. In this no nonsense segment, Thea delivers her concept of Sell, Do, Collect - which is her own Business Mantra. Also, our resident business guru Patrick 'The Don' Lumbroso is back in fine form with a terrific story called ' Harvey and the Big Cheese '. It's all about your business mindset around extreme service. The Dynamic Small Business Network brings you more benefits than any other small business resource network in Australia. Learn more about the Small Business Mentor Club and a new quality of business communication at - www.dsbn.com.au Created and produced by Class One Productions (2007) - Sydney Australia : http://www.classoneproductions.com.au 

SBMC - Episode 12 - Sell, Do, Collect, a Business Mantra

Robert Gerrish is behind www.flyingsolo.com.au and specialises in small business entrepreneurship. In this episode Robert recounts some very smart tactics for coping with your fear whilst making necessary business cold calls. Also, our resident business coach and Kolbe consultant Wendy Buckingham describes to us the alleviating art of 'Brag Therapy'. But wait...there's more! Business Guru Patrick Lumbroso also joins us this episode with a splendid micro tirade about the life blood of any business - cash flow. The Dynamic Small Business Network brings you more benefits than any other small business resource network in Australia. Learn more about the Small Business Mentor Club and a new quality of business communication at - www.dsbn.com.au Created and produced by Class One Productions (2007) - Sydney Australia : http://www.classoneproductions.com.au 

SBMC - Episode 11 - Cold Calling - Beat the fear...

Paul Buckingham talks to the General Manager of Impact Employee Communications - Sharon Cartwright. Sharon talks about setting out the rules of the game early on with clients in order to better manage the future relationship should administration changes occur. And business expert and entrepreneur Patrick Lumbroso returns with an excellent tutorial on how to leverage the best result from a lease negotiation - yes Ladies and Gentlemen....it's lease poker! You can discover more about the Small Business Mentor Club and a new quality of business communication at - www.dsbn.com.au Created and produced by Class One Productions (2007) - Sydney Australia : http://www.classoneproductions.com.au 

SBMC - Episode 10 - Clients & Rules of the Game

Paul Buckingham talks to business and accounting consultant Thea Foster about controlling our (sometimes hidden) business overheads. And our business guru and troubleshooter Patrick Lumbroso returns with a terrific story of extreme customer service...in a crisis. You can discover more about the Small Business Mentor Club and a new quality of business communication at - www.dsbn.com.au Created and produced by Class One Productions (2007) - Sydney Australia : http://www.classoneproductions.com.au 

SBMC - Episode 9 - Controlling your Overheads...

In this episode we talk to solo entrepreneur developer Robert Gerrish about the benefits of specialising in certain niche business areas. Robert provides some reasons why, and guides us on a voyage of discovery towards choosing what we might specialise in. And our business coach and Kolbe consultant Wendy Buckingham is back with a short and smart piece about renovating your business. The Dynamic Small Business Network brings you more benefits than any other small business resource network in Australia. Learn more about the Small Business Mentor Club and a new quality of business communication at - www.dsbn.com.au Created and produced by Class One Productions (2007) - Sydney Australia : http://www.classoneproductions.com.au 

SBMC - Episode 8 - Benefits of Specialising...

We talk to inventor Peter Stephinson about his amazing bullet proof glass and find out how to approach sales from an inventors point of view. Often, inventors are not sales people, so there are some good tips here to help you get a foot hold. Also, Wendy Buckingham is back with a terrific true life story of what could be the absolute mother of all stuff ups. When you hear it, you'll understand why. The moral? Just don't assume things...ok! The Dynamic Small Business Network brings you more benefits than any other small business resource network in Australia. Learn more about the Small Business Mentor Club and a new quality of business communication at - www.dsbn.com.au Created and produced by Class One Productions (2007) - Sydney Australia : http://www.classoneproductions.com.au 

SBMC - Episode 6 - Sales For Inventors...

We talk to Wendy Kable, an expert in office attire and business dress culture. It's all about the' do's', the 'don'ts'....and the keys to looking great for business. And our Guru is back! Patrick 'Soprano' Lumbroso presents an unusual but terrificly effective technique to help you get one up on your business competitors. The Dynamic Small Business Network brings you more benefits than any other small business resource network in Australia. Learn more about the Small Business Mentor Club and a new quality of business communication at - www.dsbn.com.au Created and produced by Class One Productions (2007) - Sydney Australia : http://www.classoneproductions.com.au 

SBMC - Episode 5 - Dress Code Rules!

Paul Buckingham talks to Blair Singer of the Rich Dad team about discovering lost or previously unrecognised sales abilities. Blair takes us through the concepts, manner and methods for re-gaining technique and confidence. Also in this free podcast, our resident business coach and Kolbe consultant Wendy Buckingham, gives us some tips about re-focussing on our goals. The Dynamic Small Business Network brings you more benefits than any other small business resource network in Australia. Make discoveries - www.dsbn.com.au Created and produced by Class One Productions (2007) - Sydney Australia : http://www.classoneproductions.com.au 

SBMC - Episode 4 - Lost Sales Ability? Get it BACK!

Paul Buckingham talks to Michael Kelly, director of Kelly Speech Communication, about strategies to master the art of cold calling in sales. Learn how to speak, listen and present effectively. Also in this free podcast, our resident business coach and Kolbe consultant Wendy Buckingham, examines how business crises can be better managed simply by attitude adjustment and clearer thinking. The Dynamic Small Business Network brings you more benefits than any other small business resource network in Australia. Make discoveries - www.dsbn.com.au Created and produced by Class One Productions (2007) - Sydney Australia : http://www.classoneproductions.com.au 

SBMC - Episode 3 - Conquer Cold Calling!

Paul Buckingham talks to Juliet Jordan, Australian voice coach and professional talking head for documentaries and television. We discover the subconscious issues with our telephone manner, as well as tips for improving our communication with others, simply by making small changes to the way we speak. Also in this free podcast, our resident business guru Patrick Lumbroso presents a real life experience that led him to consider what our perceptions of being 'unreasonable' actually are. The Dynamic Small Business Network brings you more benefits than any other small business resource network in Australia. Learn more about the Small Business Mentor Club and a new quality of business communication at - www.dsbn.com.au Created and produced by Class One Productions (2007) - Sydney Australia : http://www.classoneproductions.com.au 

SBMC - Episode 2 - Business Voice Coaching...

Paul Buckingham talks to John Studdert of Impact Employee Communications on the subject of partnerships in business. Also in this free podcast, our resident business coach and Kolbe consultant Wendy Buckingham, provides some ways to examine your business mindset. Learn more about the Small Business Mentor Club and a new quality of business communication at - www.dsbn.com.au Created and produced by Class One Productions (2007) - Sydney Australia : http://www.classoneproductions.com.au 

SBMC - Episode 1 - Great Partnerships...

A series of inspiring free podcasts featuring revealing interviews with real life small business owners and experts from Australia and around the world.