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Nov 23
Harvey Norman online store goes live
It’s the biggest e-commmerce story in Australia this year, if not ever! Long-time naysayer of online retail Gerry Harvey launches the Harvey Norman online store.
Oct 28
More than $5000 raised for Make-A-Wish Australia
The final wrap-up of Grant’s first marathon in bare feet to raise funds for Make-A-Wish.
Oct 05
Barefoot Marathon Fundraiser – See a Grown Man Cry This Sunday
Two days to go until I run the Melbourne Marathon in bare feet for Make-A-Wish – confidence not good!
Sep 23
Barefoot Marathon Fundraiser – Support The Kids
Whenever it comes up that I’m running a marathon in bare feet, it naturally raises a few common questions, so I thought I’d answer them here.
Sep 19
Running a Barefoot Marathon for Make-A-Wish Australia – Part 2
The slog continues – pounding the pavement naked from the ankles down to raise money for Make-A-Wish.
Sep 16
Running a Marathon Barefoot for Make-A-Wish Australia
Let My Pain Be The Kids Gain – with that, I’m launching (a little late) my fundraising campaign for Make-A-Wish by running a marathon barefoot.
Aug 15
14 million Americans used QR codes in June 2011
The naysayers of QR codes may start wanting to pay a little more attention as the latest figures from the US reveal a surge in popularity for mobile scanning.
Jun 29
Lessons from the Power Retail USA Learning Tour
With our first US Plugged In Learning Tour group, we enjoyed five days of learning in Las Vegas and California, touring Zappos and attending IRCE in San Diego. Here are some of the things I learnt.
Jun 29
Great fusion of social media and branding
Check out this great concept from ASICS for the Gold Coast Marathon which Grant is running in this weekend.
Jun 19
The power of real conversations
Not every business engagement has to fit neatly in a box – our first international learning tour was as much a learning experience for ourselves as it was for our guests.
