David Reading has maintained an entrepreneurial career since launching the Parity Group in Sydney in 1978. He was appointed as a Divisional General Manager for Unisys Australia when it was formed in 1986. David began his career studying mechanical engineering at Kings College London and started his business life working on IBM Mini computers (well not so mini really), before emigrating to Australia in 1973. His business became only the second company in Australia to offer contract labour to the computer industry quickly building to 150 contractors. The company participated in the 1983 launch of the IBM personal computer in Australia, becoming the largest supplier in NSW before expanding to all State capitals and employing 160 staff. Riding the technology wave David survived the DOT COM crash and shares the importance of embracing change and changing business models when necessary. Best Lessons from David’s past
Top Tips Say NO more often
Constantly explore opportunities for change
Have a business that is operating in a growth market
Be wary of Cost Reduction to build profit
Never run out of money
Operate to a 90 day planning cycle
David's contact details: David Reading Mobile: 0411 608 517 Email: david@teamsunshine.com.au http://teamsunshine.com.au/ About Geoff Moller: Geoff is a management consultant, business adviser, and a trademarks and IP professional. geoff@geoffmoller.com
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In this in-depth interview Chris Wildeboer shares her personal journey leading to the creation of ‘Balance Central’ working with people who are ready to break away from the pain and frustration that life has dealt them. There’s such a lot of great information in this interview so I hope you take notes, and although Chris speaks about her early battle with depression at the age of 24, the consequences and her personal journey to success, she now works with many clients across Australia and from around the world in their own journeys both personally and in business. Just some of the many great points covered in this interview:
Made redundant in Oct 2008 and unable to get a job despite having exceptional skills and then starting her own business ‘Balance Central’.
The weekly ‘balance’ dealing with:
Chris speaks about removing the business owner from the business and allowing the business to be an entity on its own.
"At the end of the day it’s our relationships with people both personally and in business which are important for success, that’s what business is, its the relationship we have with people." Chris Wildeboer
Chris’s contact details: Chris Wildeboer Balance Central 0423 607 047 chris@balancecentral.com.au www.balancecentral.com.au https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBalanceCentral About Geoff Moller: Geoff is a management consultant, business strategist and Trademarks advisor. geoff@geoffmoller.com
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