There’s a common saying in Brisbane, at least, and that is that business shuts down from about Melbourne Cup day to Australia Day. It’s not quite true, but if you’re a consultant this time of year can be the bane of your life – normally, when a potential client wants to make a decision about a proposed consulting engagement, it takes several people to sign off on the proposal. And of course, at least one of the several people that need to give their blessings are off on leave at some time over this period.
Hence – realistically – the business year doesn’t really start until the first business day after Australia Day. And – with this beautiful logic – I wish everyone a happy new business year well in advance :).
Looking forward to a positive 2008, and a successful year in business for us all.