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What inspires you?
Do you have your own 'mantra', thoughts that guide and influence you, keeping you calm, collected, providing a compass for your life and Business aspirations.
Do you resonate with the words of these famous figures?
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'You cannot do kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.' Ralph Waldo Emerson, essayist, lecturer, minister, abolitionist, philosopher, poet
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'We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained.’ Marie Curie, French physicist & chemist.
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‘To lead people, walk beside them. As for the best leaders, the people do not notice their existence...When the best leader’s work is done, the people say, ‘We did it ourselves!’ Lao Tsu, Chinese philosopher.
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'Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?' Martin Luther King, Jr.
I first met Bluey in May 2024, and I shared that experience with you our readers. Others had discovered this amazing Blue Heeler talking dog and her family when the animated TV series premiered on ABC 2018. How time flies!
Here we are, 2025! Bluey, look at me now!
Bluey, is inspirational, amazing and remarkable. As a Business model, it’s the stuff dreams are made of! A global success! If you have a dream, an idea, a concept that you want to develop, produce, deliver and sell to the world, Bluey is your classic example.
Creator Joe Brumm shared at a recent conference how a simple story grew into a cultural phenomenon that’s reshaping how we see and think about family entertainment. And isn’t he proud of this creative vision that has become a world-wide hit that has positively influenced children’s television and reminds us of what childhood should feel like.
Story lines link and connect generations through relatable, real-life experiences and adventures that are emotionally meaningful. Based on events that make us laugh, reflect and cry, covering friendships, loss, and chaos! All that family life is made up of. If you haven’t viewed an episode yet, I encourage you to do so, you might see some of your family experiences being played out!
What’s Bluey up to now?
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Bluey just made her second big appearance at Macy’s 99th Thanksgiving parade in New York. She was flying high along with 34 other character balloons, a procession of 28 floats, 11 bands and a cast of thousands, viewed by millions.
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Bluey is the most-streamed series in the U.S on Disney Plus.
December! Another year! Where has it gone!
A question, a conundrum, most of us pose and face at this time of year.
It is usually followed by pondering ‘what have I done, achieved, or accomplished, how satisfied am I with life and am I doing what is important to me?
And as you reflect on your private and business life, are you doing so with joy, despair or a mix of emotions?
Congratulations if you are shouting with delight, having ticked all the boxes, but if you haven’t, don’t let yourself dwell on what might have been!
Restart now, reset the calendar and your goals!
Do you want to run a marathon, make a million dollars, be the best version of yourself or all of those! Don’t let another year pass you by with missed opportunities, use reflection as a way to begin again with purpose. Look back without regret or remorse, learn from mistakes, and celebrate success!
Simply put, reflecting, auditing, planning and preparing will set you up to find fulfilment and achieve your desired goals in the coming year.
If you are a small Business operator, December is the perfect time to reflect on the past year’s challenges, setbacks and successes to better prepare for the next year.
Get started now with these 7 Activities:
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Recharge & Reboot: Take time to refresh and recharge your ‘batteries’ to avoid burnout. Renewed energy and rejuvenation can foster new ideas and thinking, and clearer decision-making. And who doesn’t want that!
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Review Performance: Review last year’s sales, customer feedback and marketing efforts to identify what worked and what didn’t. What were the key performers and what were the sleepers? Monitor trends, follow industry changes, and act to stay ahead of your competitors.
Cashflow Strategy No. 9
Do you have Cashflow that isn’t flowing?
Are you ignoring it, or robbing Peter to pay Paul and hoping the problem will go away? None of those solves it, as you have probably found.
What to do!
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Acknowledging there is a cashflow problem, that is the first step!
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The second step is to take action and seek professional Business advice.
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Next, contact Blackburn Accounting, we offer an individualized service that helps you get and keep on top of your cashflow. Let us help you address and solve your problems.
When we talk about decisive Leaders and leadership do you see yourself?
Do you identify with the key characteristics and traits, and importantly, understand why decisive leadership matters in today’s competitive, fast-paced Business world?
Decisive leadership is the ability to make confident, purposeful, and timely decisions even in times of uncertainty. Effective, decisive Leaders start with knowledge, insights and experience and support that by involving experts when needed. They make ‘good’ decisions using a mixture of wisdom, analysis, and judgement.
Decisiveness isn’t about arrogance or impulsiveness, nor recklessness and making rash decisions.
Indecisive Leaders hesitate and risk undermining their Teams trust and jeopardising project progress and outcomes. They often handball decisions to others without due diligence or lose opportunities by indecision.
Decisive Leader Profile:
Confidence - leaders believe in their judgement, act and seize opportunities. This is gained by gathering the necessary information and supporting sound decision processes. They have the courage and conviction to balance analysis with bold decisions.
Composed – they are calm under pressure, rational and clear thinking. Acting with purpose and clarity. They balance decisiveness with reflection and critical thinking.
Timeliness – can make well-informed choices, more quickly at the right time.
Accountability – are committed, taking ownership and responsibility for their decisions. Will adapt and adjust if needed, learning from past experiences. They stand by their decisions and own mistakes if made.
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