Tim Ferriss has trouble defining what he does for a living. Depending on when you ask this controversial Princeton University guest lecturer, he might answer: 'I race motorcycles in Europe', 'I ski in the Andes', 'I scuba dive in Panama', 'I dance tango in Buenos Aires'. He has spent more than five years learning the secrets of the 'New Rich', a fast-growing subculture that has abandoned the 'deferred-life plan' and instead mastered the new currencies - time and mobility - to create a new way of living. Why wait a lifetime for your retirement when you can enjoy luxury now?

Tim Ferriss has trouble defining what he does for a living. Depending on when you ask this controversial Princeton University guest lecturer, he might answer: 'I race motorcycles in Europe', 'I ski in the Andes', 'I scuba dive in Panama', 'I dance tango in Buenos Aires'. He has spent more than five years learning the secrets of the 'New Rich', a fast-growing subculture that has abandoned the 'deferred-life plan' and instead mastered the new currencies - time and mobility - to create a new way of living. Why wait a lifetime for your retirement when you can enjoy luxury now?

Ok, by now you are wondering how the hell a GPS system will make you money….

So let me put you straight. I am not talking about a "Global Positioning System."

My GPS system is "Growth Plan for Success."

Let me fill you in, for any size business and any type of product or service offered you WILL need a plan to reach any stage of success.

Success! What exactly is it… it’s a question most people will ask them self more than once through the rollercoaster journey of business. I believe success usually is a result of personal growth and understanding.

Need a simple, but effective marketing plan?

This marketing tactical plan is designed to provide a “calendar of events” coordinating your efforts into a single powerful message. You can be effective with minimal

Marketing activity items include;

• Online (On the internet)
• Offline (Physical presence)
• Speaking events (Presenting)
• Public Relations (PR activities)
• Reporting structure (Ensure keep you on track)

In the world of ever changing business can and cannot it is necessary to be aware of you liabilities and obligations under the Workplace Health and Safety Act.

Each state is different and therefore it is usually a wise business decision to ask for professional advice on just what you are required to do or have in place in your business.

For example, every business in Queensland that has 30 or more employees employed (including casuals, and other sites under the same business name) is required by law to have an accredited Workplace Health and Safety Officer on their premises.

Do you really know how much your staff are worth to you in real dollars?

Every time there is a change of staff in the work place there is a cost involved. This has been researched to be as high as $48,000 per employee.

So how do we come to this amount?
Look at the time spent replacing the employee.
Let’s go through the steps.

Business planning is an essential part of any business. It should set the direction of the business in ways that can be readily followed.

Yet, all too often it becomes a time consuming task that doesn’t seem relate to the day to day workings of the business.

Does your Business plan work for you?
Do you follow it and report on its achievements?
If not why not?

Maybe your business just needs funding?

If you are considering starting your own business, then you're entering a world that can offer great personal and financial rewards. However, as many small business owners know, the recipe for business success includes more than just talent and a good idea.

Business also requires meticulous research, planning and attention to a wide variety of equally important market influencing factors. It doesn't have to be scary; sometimes the best approach is just doing the basic research and exploring the market opportunity.