Category Archives: Money

Why I use Exetel for my ADSL2+ and Telephone

Posted on February 3, 2010

Last time I looked, Exetel had the cheapest deal on combined ADSL2+ & telephone bundles in Australia.

Six months ago I decided it was time to upgrade from ADSL1 to ADSL2+. Those YouTube videos kept stalling, and I was building more and more websites so I wanted a faster Internet link. At the time, I was with Optus on a Telstra ADSL1 line, and Optus had just come out with their ‘yes’ Fusion ADSL2+ bundle deal. But it looked pretty expensive, I was tired of waiting on hold for Optus customer service, and they refused to waive the 24-month contract period even though I was switching from another plan and had been their customer for over 5 years. So I decided it was time to shop around.

After weeks of looking at advertisements, comparing prices, surfing the ‘net for the best deal I could find, a friend… Continue reading…

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Resolving The Money Riddle by Paul Blackburn

Posted on December 5, 2009

Paul Blackburn wanted to call his latest book How I went from Sweet FA to $10 Million a year in 18 Months, but his wife and business partner Mary felt this was an inappropriate business title and they settled on Resolving The Money Riddle instead. Mischievous as ever, Paul still managed to slip his preferred title onto the front cover as the tag line.

The theme of the book is that the most important factor in your financial success, or that of your business, is the grey matter between your ears. As in other areas of life, our mindset is everything. For Paul, running a business isn’t about the money; it’s a personal development opportunity that will push your boundaries at every turn. In other words, it’s about how you develop as a human being.

To be successful you’ll need to believe that you can do… Continue reading…