Who's Your Business Geek?

Jacob, 10 months ago

You've employed a CTO. There's a dedicated IT function, and better still an outsourced IT team on contract to provide regular maintenance and proactive support. But have you got a Business Geek you can talk to?If the answer is ‘No', you're probably already asking what exactly a Business Geek is, and why one might be important to your business staying ahead. It's still not a common phrase - here in Australia Google only returns 7 matches; in the UK it's a meager 115 - but it's an idea that's finding traction in those businesses that look to intersect the best... Read More

My Kids as Teachers

Ak, 10 months ago

I'm blessed with having two wonderful daughters - both aged 10, going on 20. They are identical to look at but very different in personality and style. Both teach me so much about myself and about life.  This week was no exception.  On Sunday we were listening to them both do their piano recitals for an upcoming performance at school.  Isabella chose a piece that was, in all honesty, a really simple one.  The one I thought she would choose - a more complex tune (and which she plays beautifully) she thought was ‘too hard'.We spoke about why she felt... Read More

Spark - The Introduction Post

Jacob, 10 months ago

Spark, n. a momentary flash of light, merriment expressed by a brightness, a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger.  Welcome, to a global audience from Queensland, Australia, and welcome to what is my first foray into the business blogosphere. I'm tempted, with much energy and many ideas, to dive straight into the myriad business topics I have floating through my mind, but it's best that I take a moment to introduce myself. I also want to set the expectation that this blog is designed to act as a spark for your business, and explain what... Read More