DrewBrowne | Financial consultant
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25.01.2022 Social Distancing getting you down? We are all in this together.
25.01.2022 The very clever Bob Tiede Leading with Questions has kindly posted my article as a guest blog about how why 'asking great questions is better than finding simple answers'. Why not wander over and have a look at his other leadership resources too? Hat tip to my mate Jacob Watkins for his questions.
25.01.2022 Are you in a modern small business and facing a difficult future? How do you stop and think deeper about where your business is going and what you need to do to make sure its the best direction? I believe we need to first acknowledge the emotional problem before we can solve the economic problem - and that starts with a strategy. Join me and 4 other modern business experts start off the very important discussion we all need to have right now.... #LeadersDontWaitAndSee See more
25.01.2022 Its Back to School time of year and we all want the best for the children in our lives. So it begs the question, 'What's the best financial lesson you're going to be teaching them this year? If you'd like some ideas, you can download our free eGuide to get you started at https://sapience.com.au/role-model - Because we're all a role-model for someone
24.01.2022 For those of you who have ever had to deal with pushy sales people, boundaries and the Crowned Price of Nigeria, here's my latest article on Smallville.com.au
24.01.2022 In late 2017 I wrote a chapter in a now Amazon bestseller, The Better Business Book #3. What followed was an interview with Tracy Sheen from Unusual Comms talking about my background thinking for the chapter and a topic close to my heart, Courage in Business. Here's the podcast link to that interview. #BCorp. #BCorpMonth
24.01.2022 An interesting day talking with business builders doing something big.
22.01.2022 To get ahead in life and business we all need the support of good people and like-minded brands and businesses. For my business mates looking for Joint Ventures and partnerships (big or small), here's my latest LinkedIn article about whether you should swipe left, or right. https://www.linkedin.com//looking-partner-fun-times-drew-/
21.01.2022 For my business colleagues, here is the first a three-part series I've written for Smallville.com.au about the commoditization C Curve (and what you can do about it).
21.01.2022 The default settings in life are not meant for business people (or anyone wanting to be anything other than an average). Frustratingly we often know what needs to be done but we still dont do it. And it all has to do with our default subconscious settings to avoid risk and minimise discomfort. http://smallville.com.au/default-settings-not-safe-busines/
20.01.2022 Leaders don't 'wait and see'. Some useful insights from Simon Bowen.
20.01.2022 Life continues on and we all strive to progress regardless of COVID-19 -so does the Australian Accountancy Awards! It's that time of year again where I am proud to be a Judge at the Australian Accounting Awards 2020 and always encouraged and impressed with some of the rising stars in a profession that is pivotal to the Australia community: the accounting profession. The awards event will be streamed this year and we'll all be in black tie - for the comfort of our homes :) ... Innovation+Life=Good Business. Click the link in the comments below to reserve your space. #AccountingAwardAU
18.01.2022 Enjoyed an informative afternoon at the official TED at Westpac Sydney. Over the course of the year I've been privileged to be allowed to see some of the inner workings of a large corporate wrestling to integrate multipul legacy brands, people and find a way forward with their community inspite of the challenges that all supply chains present. The one common impressive point has been people working on themselves, wanting to contribute, to do and be better and to imbed greater meaning into their work through being more of who they are. The one common is people. Kudos to the people at Westpac that are working to make their brand better.
17.01.2022 Hope you're enjoying the public holiday with people you value. Here's a skill to learn before you ever hope to use it - How to Survive a Financial Train Wreak.
17.01.2022 Have you ever found an old skill no longer works on a new problem? Here's my latest article on smallville.com.au about the need to learn how to change gears as a leader.
15.01.2022 As we find our way through this time, we don't want platitudes and denial but on the same token, we need to find ways we can keep calm and focus on what we can control - and look for something solid.
15.01.2022 Here's my latest article on the Small Business Blog on Smallville.com.au about making better decisions in team environments and what it feels like to be wrong - and why that's an unexpected problem.
14.01.2022 Here's a recent business blog article I wrote for Smallville.com.au about unconscious bias and how it can damage your staff, small teams decision making and pick at the fabric of your positive culture. Jesus also makes a comment and you'll have the chance to learn something about me, you may not see in my photos. :) Enjoy the read
14.01.2022 Have you ever been stuck creating good solutions - but for the wrong problems? Here's my latest article on Smallville.com.au about taking a structured approach to pre-problem solving
14.01.2022 Showing up matters; and it's a simple Human Rights issue. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity not only compromises basic human rights, it also adversely impacts long-term economic prospects. Business has an important role in promoting equality and a culture of respect in the workplace, and this extends to the communities where they operate. ... In 2019, a consortium of leading multinational companies in collaboration with the World Economic Forum launched a global initiative to advance progress towards equality and economic inclusion for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people.
13.01.2022 Enjoyed an insightful book launch with KPI Tony Holmwood author of 'Best Behaviours' - the new framework for HR professionals and the Cashflow Queen herself Amanda Fisher - The Cash Flow Queen.
13.01.2022 Have you ever gone to a business education event and left wondering, 'why did I waste my time?'. That's happened way too much, so I wrote about my three step process to save myself time and money on Smallville.com.au
13.01.2022 Asking hard questions of the charity sector is as dangerous as questioning the value of motherhood, vaccinations for children and free speech. But what would happen if all our charities became 5% more efficient at using the money they received? If you're committed to the end result of making good happen, perhaps its time to require more from our charities - reward those that are making the effort and de-register those who are taking advantage. ... Up for a read?
13.01.2022 Here's my latest blog from Smallville for people who think that they might have all the time in the world. Sorry to say, time is not on our side.
13.01.2022 Ever had a bad day at the office? Ever had a tough week? Perhaps the last two years in business havent been what you hoped for. Harry Potter can relate. And so can most small business owners. Here's my latest article from Smallville.com.au. What's your defence against the dark arts in business?
12.01.2022 The Accounting Industry has always done a great job at recognizing and celebrating is shining and rising stars. And this year I was proud to be a Judge at the Accountants Daily 30 Under 30 Awards. Achieving 30 Under 30 status offers the foundation for career progression, providing industry-wide recognition for professional competency while highlighting a passion for accounting and the pursuit of personal advancement. while highlighting a passion for accounting and the pursu...it of personal advancement. If you’d like to see what the competition is achieving, you can register to attend the LiveStream Awards event here. https://www.accountantsdaily.com.au/30u30/
10.01.2022 I had the privilege of enjoying an interesting podcast interview with Tracy Sheen CEO and Creative Director of Unusual Coms, for the Better Business Book Authors Podcast, (now available on Amazon) called 'Your cheques in the mail and so is your Confidence.'
09.01.2022 So how did you go with my last article about businesses and social responsibility? Here's the second part of this theme and a question I'd love to know how you answer.
08.01.2022 Here's my recent article on Smallville about, When you become a First Time Boss and a First Time Father - the world kinda looks different.
07.01.2022 Spending the evening at #AmexIdeaExchange talking about modern small business with The Cash flow Queen Amanda Fisher. Great to see a big brand supporting small business.
07.01.2022 Reputation management is a complex thing, and it starts upstream much earlier than many businesses would think. Here's my latest Blog from Smallville.com.au - the place where small business owners go to think big. ;)
06.01.2022 A great night as Judge at the Accountants Daily Australian Accountants Awards. Congratulations to Finalists and Winners alike.
06.01.2022 We ask a lot of people and their businesses today. But with that expectation go do the right thing, is there a license for businesses to say the right thing? Up for a provocative read? Here is part one of a two part article on Smallville.
04.01.2022 I wrote an article for Smallville.com.au some time ago and still today, I continue to meet people who found it spoke to them and their family. It seems some questions are the same for all of us, regardless of which part of life we're currently living. In case you missed it, I thought you might enjoy the read. 'After 20+ years working as a financial adviser, I get to see patterns in peoples actions but more importantly, their questions.'... 'The number one question I get asked by my clients who are parents is, How can I help my kids get ahead in life? Thats a complex question, but as you listen, you hear their hearts motivation when they go on to say, I know how hard its been for me and my parents, and I dont want my kids to make the same mistakes I did. This is the question and underlying motivation that keeps them up at night, this is what keeps me up at night, too.'
02.01.2022 The 2018 Small Business eBook from Smallville has hit the streets. A great collection of deliberately short and punchy articles, by business owners for business owners. Click the link below to download your copy. https://www.andrewgriffiths.com.au/smallville-free-ebook-pr
02.01.2022 If your competitive edge is your ability to 'out-think' your competition, you'll need to get your head around diversity of thinking - and that's a little more complex. Here is my latest blog form Smallville.com.au for small business owners who think big.
02.01.2022 Social Distancing - Yes, but stop making good decision about protecting yourself and your family still - No. The risks of life continue as Life Still Happens in a Pandemic. Let us help you get your Life Insurances and Estate Plans finally sorted - now that you have time on your hands.
01.01.2022 My latest blog from Smallville.com.au about a simple yet powerful approach to big picture budgeting, for big picture people. 'Money conversations with your spouse and your children often become simpler, and your confidence about surviving lifes usual financial ups and downs becomes stronger.'
01.01.2022 Today, perhaps more than ever, excellence, transparency and high ethical standards in Financial & Investment Advice are needed, and when found should be acknowledged. This years IFA - Independent Financial Advisers Awards - seek to publicly acknowledge such Advisers and their teams who are working to make a positive difference by following a non-intuitionally aligned path - to better serve and support their clients financial and investment needs. I'm proud to be part of this ...years judging panel at the IFA Adviser Awards - and excited to get a birds eye view of the progress, innovation, and deep personal commitment IFA Adviser show to put their clients best interest first. The awards event will be streamed live Thursday 29th October 6pm AEST and this year and we'll all be in black tie - from the comfort of our homes You can click this link to register: https://www.ifa.com.au/excellence-awards/
01.01.2022 It's that time of year when we all could do with some backup Christmas conversation starters (and Christmas Trivia Q and A's). Happy Christmas to our clients, friends and supporters.
