First Impressions
We know first impressions are crucial to human relations. (Just ask Helen.)
By extension, they also impact our business dealings.
Having just visited Bali, I now know first impressions are powerful enough to skew an entire world view.
Hard Landing
We’d been warned to take US$50 for our on-the-spot entry visas.
As we sweated in one of the immigration queues, [...]
Perception is Reality
I’ve long perceived The Market as the best place for fresh food.
By choosing it over grocers and supermarkets, this perception has been my reality.
Unfortunately, things aren’t always as they seem, i.e. walk2 ≠ talk2.
Market Driven
For years I’ve shopped at one of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest fresh food markets.
One stall has consistently garnered my custom.
Given there [...]
Impersonal Banking
Bank bashing is easy, unproductive and old hat. Therefore, let me say this: if I lent hundreds of thousands of dollars to a virtual stranger so he could buy a home, run a business and do up his kitchen, I’d certainly expect to hold the whip hand.
Though it concerns banking, this post is about [...]
