McDonalds has been added to the Queen's menu... the financial menu that is. The Queen has bought a McDonald's as part of a property deal. It even has a drive through, but I don't think we'll be seeing the royal wave there any time soon.However, the tenants in the complex are happy. It seems having the Queen as landlord sets their minds at rest over their leases, as the future of the site is secure....

Happy National Workaholics Day! We talk a lot about work life balance, but do we really take it to heart? Now's your chance to think again. Be kind to yourself. If you work at home, you may be able to be flexible and take a day off, if work allows.  If you need to be in your workplace, maybe you could just leave the office earlier, especially if you missed the opportunity on Leave The Office E...

What would it take to get your vote? My friend, Karen Swim is offering cake if you vote for her in the upcoming presidential election and she's already got a groundswell of support. As she says, sugar is a great bargaining tool. Plus, Karen is worth voting for, even without cake. Didn't know Karen Swim was a candidate? Well, check out the official Channel 3 News video below. But first, how about th...

The power of an innovative idea lies not in its sheer audacity or ingenuity, but in its ability to capture a market and a following. Big IdeasHow about a $2.3 million space wedding as a present for the person who has everything (almost)?  Bill Belew says customers are expected from China and the Gulf Nations. Where there's a market...Daring IdeasYou don't need money to follow through with an i...

Networking is key to building effective industry links and relationships. Robin Jay discusses this in The Art Of The Business Lunch. Complementary businesses such as hairdressers, cosmeticians, wedding planners, photographers and marriage celebrants may partner toshare a two sided business cardco-host eventsco-ordinate joint window displaysarrange joint trade display boothsshare advertising costsGe...