Important news from Winno!

A couple of things that could be of great value to you and are worth grabbing! Every year I write and suggest that you buy a copy of How To Pick The Winner of the Melbourne Cup by my mate, Max Hitchins, who has probably picked more winners of the famous Melbourne Cup...

How to write well

The late David Ogilvy was the founder of ad agency Ogilvy & Mather and wrote the book “Confessions of an Advertising Man.” It’s a great read and contains many tips that should be compulsory reading for all of us in business. Here is what he said on how to write...

Another Commercial

I was at the movies the other day and happened to see a quite lengthy advert for Heinz Beans. When I say lengthy, it runs for about 3 minutes which is a long time to hold an audience (and most of them talked the whole time) but I sat through it, loving it! It must...

Let’s hear it for Miranda!

I know that many of my readers and friends will be delighted to learn that Miranda, the daughter of my miracle worker, Felicity, was crowned Miss Lyra Australia at a glittering (aren’t they all!) ceremony held in Melbourne last Saturday evening. For those of you who...

A business boosting word

When referring to the money, time or effort that a client, customer or patient spends to receive a product, service or benefit, don’t use the words ‘cost’ or ‘price.’ Those words indicate an expense with no return. Instead, use the word investment. This means payment...