If someone told me growing up that I would be an author, consultant, researcher, speaker and advisor, I would have laughed. First, I wouldn’t have

Strong fighters and successful entrepreneurs have a lot more in common than you’d think. When great boxers step into the ring, and when the very best

When Mohamed El-Erian abruptly resigned from his high-profile, and highly lucrative, position as Pimco’s co-chief investment officer a year ago, most observers were shocked. I wasn’t. As

The recent news about Coles and Woolworths being taken to task by the ACCC for their questionable dealings with suppliers has highlighted a major problem

Martin Luther King, Jr., said more than a few wise things about life. But some of his quotes can be used to inspire business people

Productivity guru Tim Ferriss, author of the best-selling book “The 4-Hour Workweek,” popularised the idea that many seemingly difficult pursuits — running a business, getting

Many teenage girls dream of being a model, but for Shelley Barrett a stint working as a receptionist in a modelling agency at age 17

Starting, managing and growing your business will likely be one of the toughest challenges you’ll ever face. But the rewards are clear. Financially, and if

IT security breaches are a risk to small business. Without a dedicated IT department, managing online security for a small business can be a daunting

The theme for Barrett’s Sales Trends for 2015 is ‘Transparency and the Middle Path’. This theme stems from the idea of everything in moderation and