PinnedGrow Your Brand Digitally and Reduce Your Carbon FootprintDon’t let your connection opportunities end up in landfills or left to pollute the environment. It is time to consider a digital business card that seamlessly updates your contact list on your phone. My preferred option is the Mobilo Card and I opted for the NFC round key fob that…Networking3 min read
Published in Coffee Anthology·PinnedWill the Pour Over Coffee Trend Lead to the Comeback of the Bottomless Coffee in Cafes?One of my favourite experiences visiting the United States is a coffee in a traditional diner, with the red vinyl bar stools, chequered floor, excellent service, and the bottomless cup of brewed coffee. However, it appears that the new trend in coffee is the pour-over coffee, that is, coffee poured…Coffee3 min read
Jun 25What Is Behind the Disappearance of the Skill of ObservationI am witnessing a decline in people's general ability to be aware of their surroundings more so than ever, and I believe the smartphone may be partly to blame. Admittingly my observation skills have been honed from serving just shy of fifteen years as a Federal Agent. …Observation4 min read
Jun 25How Unsplash Is Growing My Brand and Best of All, It Is FreeGrowing your brand requires consistent positive exposure across various mediums and social media channels. It is essential to think outside the box and subtly promote yourself that, on its face, does not appear like self-promotion. One app most writers on Medium may be aware of is Unsplash which features a…Social Media3 min read
Published in Coffee Anthology·Jun 25To Kindle or Not to Kindle? How I Have Discovered Reading Again and Loving ItIn 2012, I saw my friend in the United States, read dozens of books on her Kindle, and was amazed at how much she loved her device. I also recall some of the dinner party discussions we attended highlighting how sad it was for the bookstores in the local mall…Coffee Anthology4 min read
Jun 20When Nature's Sunrise Pops for the Southern Hemisphere Winter SolsticeEver since I captured the Manhattan Henge, also known as the Manhattan Solstice by chance, I have always tried to catch nature's winter and summer solstice events from wherever I live. The Manhattan Solstice is unique in that it is when the setting or rising sun aligns with the east-west…Solstice3 min read
Published in Coffee Anthology·Jun 18Six Easy to Get to Must-Sees if You Visit Sydney AustraliaOriginally from Melbourne, I constantly get asked by friends who are travelling to Sydney about some places to visit. Living a minimalist lifestyle by choice on the harbour without a car has enabled me to see some of the best parts of Sydney on foot and here are my six…Coffee Anthology5 min read
Published in Coffee Anthology·Jun 16That First Sip of Coffee Is Hard to BeatWho agrees with me? For the non-coffee drinkers, what is your favourite first sip? I would love to hear your feedback in the comments section. I do not like the term addiction when it comes to coffee, but sadly, I feel I am addicted, as I love my coffee, yet…Coffee Anthology3 min read
Jun 13Dining Out I Want An Experience And Don't Want To Perform The Duty Of Wait StaffFirstly, don't get me wrong, I wholly respect the role of service staff in the hospitality industry; I don't want to replace the vital role they play when I dine out at a restaurant or visit a cafe for a coffee. When you decide to dine out or enjoy a…Small Business4 min read
Published in Coffee Anthology·Jun 12Why Starbucks Style Free Wifi and No Weekend or Public Holiday Surcharge Should Be the NormStarbucks was the visionary in the cafe market to provide free Wifi for its customers, and they have resisted the trend to charge its weekend and public holiday customers are surcharge. To further demonstrate how they are market leaders in bucking the trend, the booming global chain has recently dropped…Marketing5 min read