Thinking about getting fit in the New Year?

Our great mate and fitness guru, Rowena McEvoy, was asked what is the biggest problem that people encounter when trying to get fit? Her response, “Excuses! People say it’s too hard to exercise, it’s too long, it’s too boring, I’m too busy, it’s too hot, it’s too...

Battle of the Christmas commercials

I dunno about you but I reckon Christmas sems to be a bit more special in England than it is here. Maybe its coz they get the real thing we’ve always celebrated but never had… freezing cold weather, snow and snowmen and all that sort of stuff. In any event, some...

Have more fun

Being positive and happy is often a determining factor in the ultimate success of most people’s lives. Comedian Jack Levi, whose on stage character is Elliot Goblet, is certain that workplace humour is essential for business success and is convinced that laughter has...

All the very best

Whilst you read this please enjoy our tuneful chorus (it’s actually the East City Sounds Barbershop Chorus of which Lauris is a member.)   Here’s wishing you all the best for a very pleasant and peaceful and festive season and may the New Year bring your family...

Avoiding the dangers of tearoom talk

Retail expert and regular contributor to our Business Marketing program, Jurek Leon, has vast experience in the area of customer service. Jurek adheres to the slogan that ‘loose lips sink ships’ and recently discussed the dangers of what he calls ‘tearoom talk’....