As utility costs continue to increase, chances are you are doing all that you can to lower the amount of energy you use in your home. Both electricity and gas bills are a concern for many families today. While there are some things you can do around your home, like turning off lights or lowering [...]

As a Professional Organizer and Home Stager I spend my time educating clients about clutter. I also create systems to allow them to keep a neat and organized environment, and share tips on decorating and transformation. There are 10 Things that you can do to make your home ready for sale, or simply just enjoy [...]

The close of 2006 did not go according to plan. While community development is certainly a fundamental objective of our investment activities, this year’s events have “awakened the sleeper”!
Over the years we have witnessed the dismal results of most major cities and their inner city development challenges. The inability to change the “urban blight” that [...]

Recently I addressed a large group of Human Resources practitioners at a gathering of the NZ HR Institute. There was such a wide range of organisations and expertise attending. Add to this a bad case of the flu and it made for a challenging address.
During question time, an interesting question stirred up quite a debate, [...]

There is one key thing that leads to a successful life. This thing controls tax outcome tax mistakes your marriage, business, and many other parts of your life. People who have unbelievable talent and skill will fail if they cannot master this thing. While people with only marginal talent and skill will succeed if they [...]