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Critical Thought - Community Future Proofing - Part 1

by Scott Mathias CHHC.AADP Part 1 - Introduction  'As the world enters into a new phase of Human existence, living dynamics are changing daily. Giving thought to this change is critical, not only to the survival of the Human but also to the veneration and support for the land which provides 'life force' for generational social existence per se'.The FUTURE is exciting and its occuring NOW! Think not of the BIG world but the SMALL community - where the same rules apply! The foundation for cre...

Integrative Nutrition For Business - Not What You Think It Is.

by Scott Mathias CHHC. AADP A genuinely safe and happy workplace for company participants reflects a positive bottomline. Easier said than achieved as many of you will know but in these times the health of your company across the board is paramount. The principles of personal Integrative Nutrition (IN) are now being successfully applied to the symbiotic form of 'company' - a place where humans gather to participate in their daily expression called 'work' and interaction. IN comprises of two over...

NZ SME Business Facts - A Decline Happening

New Zealand small businesses are defined as those with fewer than 20 employees. There were nearly 530,000 small businesses in New Zealand representing 97% of all firms. They accounted for 28 per cent of employment and contribute over a quarter of New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP). (Data source: Stats NZ.)But here is the horror news.Stuff.co.nz reports: 'In September through to November last year, 16,234 businesses closed permanently, compared to 7154 in the same period in 20...

Why Business Should Be Using These Times To Generate PR

Press Release 18th August, 2021 The demand for good quality media content is high as ‘CV-19 worn’ journalists are seeking fresh angles on how your product or service offering can help people during these times. Raising your SME profile through the media has never been more opportune says Waikato, New Zealand based, OmniMedia Solutions Chief Consultant, Scott Mathias. ‘Whether you have something for mothers forced to stay at home and entertain the kids, have quality information to share abo...

The Naturally Inferred Dynamics of Collaboration

Everywhere in nature there are illustrations of collaborative relationships. A few days ago I was 'willing' a bee or bees to heavily pollinate my broad bean flowers. Sure enough each day since a single bee has hovered about the wine coloured flowers of my broad beans moving from one flower to the other, collaborating! It's the same in the human relationship - a dynamic exists for two parties to literally 'pollinate' each other's creative essence with something new. Every moment we are looking to...

Rotary Oratory Competition 50-Years On

A magical night marking the 50th anniversary of my own speaking success in the Rotorua Rotary Clubs annual intercollegiate Speech contest held recently. Yours truly with 2021 winner Miguel Manaig, who arrived from the Philippines just 16-months ago with Rotorua Boys High School Principal, Chris Grinter and HoF, Keri Hay.  An emotionally inspiring evening provided me with reassurance the future is perhaps in safe hands after all. Whilst the subject each contestant had to speak to this year r...

Establish Authority And See What Happens

by Scott Mathias CHHC. AADP You are the sum total of your combined life experiences! You began as a blank canvas and over the years of your experience on Earth have garnered precious jewels of information and knowledge related not just to your time here but more specifically around your competencies, traits and skill set. As a small businessman or entrepreneur now into your 30's, 40's, 50's and even beyond, you have become a walking, thinking and breathing amalgam of knowledge and wisdom. Most p...