Howdy Reader,September DONE and dusted! I tell you it has been a ROLLERCOASTER. But lets focus on the first week of October...
Last Newsletter can be read here BACKPACKS 4 VIC KIDS $20,000 Fundraiser: A big thank you to ALL of you who have shared, donated, supported and been a part of this years B4VK's fundraiser, we are almost wrapped up with final donations and looking to land close to $8.546K AUD, which will change the lives of 251 kids. More details to come and we may have some leftovers to still auction off! More WhatNots to come too! https://www.whatnot.com/s/5cw7qOSY ✨ Lessons/ReflectionsThis week I have & Lessons from the week of business I want to share with you which I hope can be leveraged for parallels to life and your own journeys:
If you are keen I have some HOMEWORK for you :
Reflect on these?
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Business Snapshot for 2025 (currently): September finished better than expected, even being down 14.6% in Sales we still managed to keep things turning over, paying staff, rent and keep a margin better than expected! How is October Shaping up? Early view but its filling up the gaps from September already: ContentLatest Content:
Closing thoughtsI hope to see you around via my Youtube, my Instagram or maybe even in person! Thanks! Chris Furlong // say hello@clfurlong.com LINKS & AFFILIATES: AMEX: I recently got the American Express® Business Platinum Card to ease my cash flow - not saying it’s a must-have, but if you’re considering, definitely worth a peek! (Not financial advice.) If you are curious or looking for one, reach out as I can send you a referral for some bonus points. PEOPLE:
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Howdy Reader, I am determined to see my dreams become a reality. One way or another and through the thick of it all. YOU SHOULD TOO! My dreams = my responsibilities. However every so often I have random backseat drivers drop their wise words of motivation like this... “For every one person who succeeds, a hundred thousand fail.” And they say it on the basis that due to this, I will likely fail, so why bother. TRULEY with an attitude like that, for sure we are going to fail. But those odds...