Yes it’s true.
As part of my commitment to moving 21st Century Education to a non profit education organisation, to reach and impact more people and to achieve its mission of creating and delivering a modern day 21st Century Education for Life that should have been taught at school but wasn’t……
I’m shortly releasing scholarships to the [...]
If you’ve been following my blog you’d know I’ve been predicting a double dip recession in the US and possibly globally, for some time.
I’ve also been predicting the US Share market will continue to decline as it is overvalued and I expect a significant drop before November 2010.
Plus, I’ve also predicted the US Property Market [...]
The Australian Tax Office [ATO] has stooped to an all time low by serving papers on Paul Hogan, at his sister’s Australian residence, the night before their mother’s funeral, to prevent him from leaving the country.
The ATO have an alleged claim that Paul Hogan has a tax assessment of $37.5 million and owes $12.5 million [...]
I’m wondering if I’m the only Australian who is starting to recognise that we have reached the use by date of our current political system and maybe its time for an overhaul.
I’m sure it is not the worst system (for now) however, with all the technology that exists today, isn’t it time to come up [...]
Do we really need another election to decide who will govern Australia?
If either of the major parties cannot form a minority agreement, then it is likely we will be heading for another election very shortly.
So for those who are annoyed by an election every 3 years, get ready for another one!
Even if a minority government [...]
With such a close election it appears Australia is headed for a Hung Parliament.
One could attach a meaning that Australians weren’t really sure who they wanted elected and thus haven’t been able to decide.
However if we look at the numbers and facts more closely this isn’t the case.
Australians have significantly voted in favour of the [...]
The frustrating thing when look looking at possible ways to improve this great country is the number of practical, effective, results driven solutions that could completely transform Australia but just aren’t being utilized.
In this instance, our outdated and largely ineffectual educational system doesn’t require money in order to improve.
Governments like to pledge money to projects [...]
Hi Faith,
Harry Dent has a good track record. His predictions are highly probable.
I’d suggest it may happen slightly sooner or at least a continued decline before November.
The US Stock Market is already in trouble and will be under continued pressure from the latest economic news and the reality that the so called recovery in the [...]
I don’t wish to get political however I do detest deception and Ms Gillard and Wayne Swan should check their facts or never have joined the labour party in the first place if they wish to convince Australians somehow they are good economic managers.
As I predicted sometime ago ie over 18 months ago its highly [...]
If you are not a self-made millionaire yet then here is some good news,says self-made millionaire and educator Jamie McIntyre. The latest statistics released and reported in the Australian Financial Review on 26 June 2008 highlight the number of wealthy Australians surging by 11,000 in 2007 to a total of 172,000.
Despite souring economic conditions rich [...]
Financial educators and financial coaches are seeing a boom in their business as financial coaching appears set to overtake financial planning as people demand more then just commission based advice which is very often seen as – and later proven to be – conflicted and expensive.
Financial coaching is a value added service and is about [...]
Unfortunately during one of the most boring election campaigns currently that I can recall to date, the media and both political parties will exploit the irrational fear Australians have over illegal immigrants arriving by boat to our shores.
Why do I say irrational?
It’s because Australia compared to the rest of the world receives such a small [...]
The following article highlights the disaster that awaits the US economy and the likelihood of a severe double dip recession in the US and how this may affect Australia.
If only Australia had a government that didn’t waste so much money and get our nation into ridiculous debt levels. A government that is also likely to [...]
Property to keep on booming, says expert
SIMON JOHANSON
July 24, 2010
COMMERCIAL property rents will double and residential property prices will rise by up to 40 per cent during the next four to five years, a respected economist said yesterday in a bullish forecast for the Australian economy.
BIS Shrapnel’s chief economist, Dr Frank [...]
Below is further confirmation of the troubled US economy and the impact it could have on the US share market decline. I personally believe those that have developed new skills such as forex trading an eminis trading and share renting with insurance in place will be in a better position to profit from the [...]
Nine MSN’s show “Getaway” featuring members of 21st Century Academy
http://getaway.ninemsn.com.au/fsantarctica/antartica/7925557/antarctica-adventure-151-part-one
One of my farms in the northern NSW received a write up in the Land Newspaper recently.
Its run by one of my brothers. 3 of my brothers manage a farm each for me and have become part owners.It’s a great escape from city life.
As mentioned sometime ago I believe the US and possibly the world economy is headed for a double dip recession.
The US has been on financial steroids to try and pump life back into it but the patient isn’t responding. Meaning its economy is likely to tank again. The below article is worth reading as it [...]
Hi Julia,
Firstly congratulations on becoming Australia’s first female Prime Minister.
To avoid becoming one of the shortest term Prime Ministers I’ve suggested some ideas that could improve our Country if you are open to listening.
1. Dump the Super tax on miners.
It’s pretty obvious Rudd’s refusal to listen re this was one reason he is no longer [...]
I’m currently in the US on business and enjoying a short holiday.
I have just been reading with interest that Bill Gates and Warren Buffet, two of the world’s richest men have set a goal to raise $600 billion for a charity fund to better humanity.
They are asking all US billionaires to donate half of their [...]
When Greece’s markets first started cracking wide open, a lot of claptrap spewed forth from Wall Street. The general consensus:
• The problems in Athens would stay bottled up in Athens.
• They would remain “contained.”
• They didn’t mean anything for larger economies, including the rest of Europe, the U.K., or the U.S.
Me? I told you the [...]
Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from [...]
The local share market opened higher after Wall Street posted its third-largest gain of 2010 as better than expected home sales figures boosted optimism towards the US economy.
The rise came on an increase in pending home sales, a rebound in energy companies and another month of growth in US car sales.
The Dow [...]
My New Official Facebook page is available
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jamie-McIntyre-Official-Fan-Page/126443424035435
Hello Friends, As you may know my original Facebook Fan Page has been HACKED and compromised. I will be messaging fans over the next few days with a link to the new fan page.
I will be asking Face book to shut the other page down once I have done so. I apologize [...]
This is a great article with some valuable lessons. Australias over taxed welfare state could learn a lot from this.
I would like to know your thoughts.
Reform and Prosperity in Post-war West Germany
In 1945 at the end of the WW II there was no nation on earth more devastated than West Germany – ports, rivers and [...]
I’m constantly surprised when many investors find themselves caught off guard by volatile events in the market such as the Sovereign Debt Crisis that’s taking grip right now.
Where the in the know investors have been expecting this to occur and some like myself warning it’s been coming for some time.
As an investor nobody can predict [...]
The 21st Century Eminis web site has been redesigned and now features a blog.
http://21stcenturyeminis.com.au/eminisblog
http://21stcenturyeminis.com.au
The Melbourne Storm may have cheated the salary cap but it’s the NRL’s CEO David Gallop that is damaging the game.
Maybe the days of sport belonging to the fans died back in the days of the Rugby League Super League war.
Because David Gallop as CEO of the NRL is certainly not representing the fans of [...]
Maybe the 10 years of lobbying for changes in the financial planning industry is now starting to pay off.
A new law is required to ensure that “Financial Planners” put their clients interests ahead of their own. It’s sad that a law is required for this to occur, however it should start an [...]
21st Century Eminis Introduction Workshop – Auckland April… – Eventbrite
21st Century Eminis Intro Workshop presents 21st Century Eminis Introduction Workshop – Auckland April 2010 — Monday, April 26, 2010 — Auckland, New Zealand
Randezvous Hotel
Cnr Mayoral Drive & Vincent Street
Auckland, Auckland 1010 NZ
The Proven Advantages of 21st Century [...]
Last year in this blog I wrote a rather damning article regarding the incompetent response to the Victorian bush fires, you may recall that I called for those in charged to be sacked.
Well it seems that some of the incompetent bureaucrats may finally be held responsible for all of their various short-comings and responsibilities.
A recent [...]
So what is behind today’s, seemingly irrational, property price growth rather than the ideal, steady and consistent rise in values?
New Video for 21st Century Youth Summit
Why am I donating up to $500,000 this year and next to empower the youth of Australia?
The reason is three fold.
First, I believe strongly in the value of a proper education, one which includes financial literacy.
Second, I believe in the youth of Australia.
Third, I wish that financial literacy was taught in all Australian schools.
And despite [...]
Napoleon Hill Australia is excited to announce the launch of Think and Grow Rich Inc Magazine to hit 2500 Newsagents May 5th free with any Wealth Creator Magazine purchase.
When the original Think and Grow Rich book by Napoleon Hill was published in 1937 it sent shockwaves around the world with its revolutionary ideas. More than [...]
Think and Grow Rich Australia! Napoleon Hill Australia this week officially appointed financial educator, author, mentor and self-made millionaire Jamie McIntyre as their CEO to further develop the company’s brand in the Australasian market – and successfully manage the brand’s Australian licensing agreements.
If you aren’t bullish about the Australian property market and you don’t believe that Australian property values will continue to rise for many years to come, then I have some important facts that you should consider and pay close attention to.
Currently in Australia the demand for housing is through the roof. There is a short [...]
Why I came up with Share Renting?
The reason almost a decade ago I invented the terminology “share renting”, was because I wanted to teach everyday people one of the most profitable and realistic strategies that exist in the market today and to enable the average Australian to replace their income within months.
The concept had been [...]
New land demand as prices surge
The Australian – Sid Maher – ?22 hours ago?
THE housing industry has warned that tight supply of land for new housing developments could choke off a recovery in new home building next year. Housing Industry Association chief economist Harley Dale said the “million-dollar question” was whether …
South-west WA records strong [...]
Initially I learnt valuable lessons from reading his books and modelling some of his business strategies, but then I was fortunate enough in recent years to have caught up with Richard in person on several occasions to learn even more valuable business lessons.
Here are 7 valuable lessons I’ve learnt particularly in business from Richard.
With Australia’s projected population revised by 7 million extra to a projected 35 million by 2050, this means we will need an extra 70,000 homes a year, according to an HIA spokesperson.
Australia already has a substantial gap between supply and demand and can’t build enough properties to keep up.
And the Global Credit Crisis has simply [...]
Rents for Residential Properties will continue to boom and increase even faster over the next 2 years, particularly next year.
Sydney is where rents will rise the fastest at 7.1% annual growth from 2010 to 2012, followed by Melbourne 5.6%, Brisbane 5.0%, Adelaide 3.4%, Perth 3.2% and average Australia wide 5.8% (according to BIS Shrapnel).
This is [...]
For those interested in trading currency markets this article will be of definite interest.
To learn more about forex trading check out some free seminars 21st Century Forex is holding around Australia .Visit www.21stcenturyforex.com.au
Self-made millionaire and best-selling author Jamie McIntyre is putting his passion for the importance of financial literacy programs in our schools into action with the 21st Century Youth Summit: What I Didn’t Learn at School but Wish I Had.
To be held on Monday 7 December at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, this free conference will [...]
Many people ask me whether Australia is going to boom to 2050. It’s an interesting situation and one I’d suggest is highly probable. Australia is headed for an economic boom over the next 40 years to 2050, certainly larger than anything we’ve seen before. It’s incredible. A year ago I was predicting we were nearing a global depression; the US was in all sorts of trouble and clearly headed for recession. However, we’ve been very lucky here in Australia.
Why I need to recruit 1,000 Financial Coaches in Australia fast.
The reason I need to recruit and train 1,000 Financial Coaches fast is that I can no longer stand to see so many Australians duped and taken advantage of by the Financial Planning Industry.
I’ve been perhaps their harshest critic over the last decade calling for [...]
It’s an interesting question and one I’d suggest is highly probable that yes, Australia is headed for an economic boom over the next 40 years to 2050, larger than what we’ve seen ever before.
This is a good article regarding the Crisis that America faces and its falling dollar.
It’s been coming for a long time and I’ve often said I feel sorry for the average US tax payer as they have been getting robbed for some time and only now are starting to realise it. I first wrote about this in my book over 5 years ago.
In the past though the Credit Crisis, which really is a US created crisis that infected the world, has caused such negative sentiment it sent economies into recession often just by the fear created by the Credit Crisis.
Jamie McIntyre in an interview on 2GB Radio
Personally, I can’t believe they did.
I mean the recovery is barely underway and with the US still likely to suffer a double dip recession, wouldn’t it make sense to at least let the Australian economic recovery get past a crawling speed before slamming on the brakes again?
Is it not somewhat premature even to think the [...]
Best Selling Author is willing to donate 100,000 books to schools to improve the real life education skills of our teenagers, as he says our school system is still in the 19th Century and failing our youth of today.
Just in the last few days, quite a few significant changes have been announced simultaneously from different lenders. If you hold one or more low-doc loans, or thinking about purchasing another property using a low-doc loan, you need to know the following:
It is getting very difficult, if not impossible, to refinance a [...]
With Australia’s projected population revised by 7 million extra to a projected 35 million by 2050, this means we will need an extra 70,000 homes a year, according to an HIA spokesperson.
Australia already has a substantial gap between supply and demand and can’t build enough properties to keep up.
And the Global Credit Crisis has simply [...]
It’s an interesting question, with no doubt a wide range of opinions.
For mine, I think for Australia the answer is yes.
We are extremely fortunate we have escaped the worst of the Financial Credit Crisis and with Asia set to return to strong growth and China wanting to suck every mineral out of the ground Australia [...]
Anyone who join’s Jamie’s facebook fan page up to the first 1000 fans will have the chance to win airfares and accommodation to the Gold Coast* to value of $1000 plus also receive ONE hour financial coaching session personally with Jamie & if you like cars .. Get a ride in Jamie’s Ferrari!
All fans will [...]
This is an interesting question I pose…
And I do so because I believe in most cases people do deserve a second chance.
What do you think?
I also think the great Australian spirit is all about giving people a go and a second chance to redeem themselves.
This is the question I considered when the opportunity arose to [...]
How would I do it?
No doubt, this is a common thought many people have at some time or other.
Wouldn’t it be nice if it was possible to create significant wealth in a short time frame? Perhaps a matter of a few short years, or even less.
If it was possible, then how could I get started [...]
Egypt is certainly one of my top 10 favorite countries… Could there be an upcoming international 21st Century event held in Egypt – Watch this space!!
Some people think because I’m an educator and strong advocate that others should invest heavily into their financial education like I have done for the last 15 years that I only advocate active investing.
By active investing, I mean learning how to do it yourself and not relying on financial planners who usually know little about [...]
Over the last 15 years of my life I’ve dedicated a large amount of my time to answering the question:
Why is it despite the same upbringing, background, economy and opportunities that some achieve so much in life, especially financially, and others fail miserably?
Have you attended a 21st Century 4 Day event yet?
If not, check out [...]
Michael Washbourne:
Tell me a bit about yourself, how you came to be where you are today, your interest in property.
Jamie McIntyre:
I5 years ago I was almost bankrupt, $150,000 in debt from a failed telecommunications business and about to give up on my dreams, when I come across my millionaire mentor.
He taught me how to [...]
Just finished my updated version of my Book “What I Didn’t Learn At School But Wish I Had”
It hits bookstores at the end of the year but you can access it briefly here for no charge as a valued reader of my blog.
Visit www.21stcenturyacademy.com and opt in for the free ebook off the home page.
I’ve [...]
One Off Event on how to beat the share market in today’s economic climate.
Over 2 days be inspired by Jordan’s amazing life story and transformations, the motivational tools for lasting success, behind the scenes insights into wall street, the fine line between ambition and greed, as well as his take on today’s economic climate and [...]
Thanks to everyone for the great response to my FREE dvd offer (initially available to the first 100 people but now open to all).
Because the response was so good I’ve opened this up to everyone. So, if you’ve ever wondered why there are some people who start with nothing and manage to become millionaires I [...]
How I find those who are extremely successful at what they do and convince them to share their secrets with me and all my 21st Century Members?
I wanted to find an eminis trader who was making as much as $50,000 a month, and had a track record for at least 5 years, was an Australian [...]
If you’re someone who dreams about attaining large monthly passive cash-flows, even in a recession, then this will be the MOST IMPORTANT BOOK that you will ever read.
If you haven’t had time to read your book yet, then you’re about to discover a PROVEN System that is easy to follow and makes so much [...]
Last week I believe the start of another Australian Property Boom was triggered.
So you may ask what happened last week.
Last week the unemployment figures came out and they were well below expectations,suggesting the Australian Economy is not falling apart like many overseas economies are and despite the Global Credit Crisis is doing remarkably well.
This combined [...]
Recently, I was sharing with a large room of investors my thoughts on the Global Credit Crisis and Recession and what I believe will happen.
I’ve been saying for over a year now, that the world is heading into a serious recession and there’s a 50/50 chance of a depression and a financial crisis on par [...]
Jamie McIntyre interviews Richard Branson at the Virgin Media conference
Jamie McIntyre on Sky Business your money your call
If you don’t become a self made millionaire within the next 5 years with 21st century’s 5 Year Membership we’ll give you 100% of your money back* plus send you to Fiji for a week’s holiday for your efforts on us.
Why?
Because we know [...]
1 Make Australia Post a Government Funded Bank to compete against the top four banks and keep them honest.
Plus increases profits for the taxpayer and provides cheaper housing loans for Australians.
2 Eliminate State Governments.
Imagine how much we’d save if we eliminated state governments who are hardly necessary.
Health , Education and Transport should be under a [...]
Think and grow rich for the 21st Century
This 21st Century edition of this book is a reprint of the Napolean Hill classic best- seller Think and Grow Rich first published in 1937.
It has a fascinating new chapter titled ‘Entrepreneurial Success Stories’ about millionaires such as Sir Richard Branson, Oprah Winfrey and Bill Gates who utilised [...]
Australian author who failed English at school now has 7 successful books in bookshop
Best-selling author, Jamie McIntyre is a self-made millionaire while still in his thirties and the CEO of 21st Century Education.
A common theme of all of Jamie McIntyre’s books is that everybody should have received a financial education at school in order to excel [...]
Time Rich. How to have a millionaire lifestyle inside 12-months without even needing to become one.
Could you become excited at the prospect of joining the New Rich and having a millionaire’s lifestyle in less than 12 months without even needing to become a millionaire? That is what this book is all about!
Author and self-made millionaire, [...]
How to do well in an economic downturn and why those who invested into a financial education years ago are well positioned financially to profit from the Global Crisis.
Many uneducated investors may be asking how they can do well in a downturn.
However, 21st Century Members who have followed the fundamental financial strategies taught to [...]
“It is CRUNCH time!
It’s now 30 June and the government expects you to lodge your tax return.
For some, it is that dreaded time when you have to get down to your accountant, get all your paperwork together, and lodge the darn thing…..Yuck!
But at 21st Century Accounting, we don’t see your tax return as a chore. [...]
More Power For the Fed? Seriously?
by Mike Larson 06-26-09
In last week’s Money and Markets column, I gave you a broad outline of the Obama administration’s regulatory reform scheme. This week, I want to zero in on one of its weakest links. I’m talking about the idea of making the Federal Reserve an “uber-regulator,” responsible for managing [...]
If you have ever wanted to START YOUR OWN INTERNET BUSINESS, MAKE MONEY ONLINE or have a new stream of income -you will NOT want to miss this once in a lifetime event…
Join us for this extraordinary event before your place vanishes forever
Plus for the first time ever, Jamie will teach his business building strategies [...]
Recession equals Opportunity if we let go of the Fear.
You may have heard the chinese proverb “crisis is opportunity”
This is so true and to overcome a recession we need to see it as the opportunity that it is.
As challenging as a recession can be it creates a lot of opportunities for those who are willing [...]
Best Selling Author of “What I Didn’t Learn At School But Wish I Had” and self made millionaire Jamie McIntyre is donating his time and books to speak at High Schools around Australia and secures Richard Branson’s endorsement.
Jamie McIntyre whose bestselling book was released in 2004 and has been distributed to over 250,000 people so [...]
Make Australia Post a Government Bank to compete against the big 4 banks.
CEO of the 21st Century Group says the Federal Government should immediately move to make Australia Post a Federally Funded Bank to compete against the major 4 banks, especially after CBA just raised their interest rates.
The Government can criticise banks all they want, [...]
How can you make yourself Recession Proof in this Global Credit Crisis?
I was fortunate to have had a millionaire mentor some 15 years ago when I first made a commitment to becoming a self made millionaire before I turned 30.
Despite learning many secrets to property investing and business, the one key distinction I learnt and [...]
I am excited by the concepts you are about to discover as I know they have had a profound impact on my life and also on many others. The concepts of this book actually all started 15 years ago when I was working for my millionaire mentor to learn how to become a self-made millionaire [...]
I just had a big week at Date With Destiny, Tony Robbins best seminar and last one in Australia.Even though I’ve done this program many times before starting, in Aspen Colorado in 1994, one never stops learning. It was my partners first Date with Destiny event which she loved, and it was great to catch [...]
It’s bad enough that Washington is throwing our money, our children’s money and our even grand children’s money to huge corporations. But when those companies turn out to be the very ones that produce shoddy products or nickel and dime us to within inches of our financial lives …
And when the millionaire-executives at those companies [...]
Hallelujah! We can all breathe a great sigh of relief now! This great economic crisis is magically over!
… Or so you would think, judging from the hype and hoopla emanating from the G-20 summit in London.
At this much-ballyhooed meeting, world leaders did everything they could think of to be seen as fighting the crisis …
They [...]
In the news this week, the Australian property market is proving to be extremely resilient as the G20 nations plan to inject $1 trillion into the world economy to boost liquidity and global confidence. A report released by RP Data this week shows Australian property values have grown by 1.1% in the first 2 months of [...]
Alarming News: Bank Losses Spreading!
by Martin D. Weiss, Ph.D.
For the first time in history, U.S. banks have suffered large, ominous losses in a giant sector that, until now, they thought was solid: bets on interest rates.
In a moment, I’ll explain what this means for your savings and your stocks.
But first, here’s the alarming [...]
Wednesday March 25th
I have a meeting scheduled at my home with an old friend.
I’ve asked him to come over to discuss a potential capital raising for some of my companies.
Even though my companies don’t require additional capital my intention is to consider all options considering the worsening economic environment and the world recession threatening to [...]
Wednesday March 25th
I have a meeting scheduled at my home with an old friend.
I’ve asked him to come over to discuss a potential capital raising for some of my companies.
Even though my companies don’t require additional capital my intention is to consider all options considering the worsening economic environment and the world recession threatening to [...]
Saturday March 20th
I’m on the Gold Coast relaxing and preparing for tonight’s big Red Party for my partners birthday.
I have a 3 and half hour speaking engagement at 21st Century’ Internet and Business Seminar being held at the Gold Coast Convention Centre.
I always enjoy speaking at this event as being an entrepreneur at heart I [...]
Wednesday March 18th
It’s my partner’s birthday today.
She visited her mum and stayed with her the night before so she’s coming to catch up for lunch. I’ve bought her a great present thanks to help of one of her friends so I hope she likes it as it wasn’t easy to organise.
I was hoping to take [...]
Tuesday March 17th
It’s Tuesday after the Melbourne 4 day which usually means a sleep in before Team Day.
Tuesday is always Team day after 4 day events where we find some new exciting adventurous activity to do. Today its planned we are going to indoor paintball in Melbourne not far from Docklands.
We generally have team day [...]
Monday March 16th
I’ve just been delivering my “4 Day Education For Life” Seminar on the Friday and Saturday Sunday I don’t speak so I have a day off or sometimes catch up with Speakers who have flown in to speak at the event. I used to speak late Sunday night of the seminar but decided [...]
Many people ask me what do I think is going to happen with the Global Credit Crisis?
My response has been its far worse than the media and Governments realise.
I’ve been stating for over 6mths the world is heading towards a severe recession and even bet it will head into a depression.
Many people even many successful [...]
After arriving into Sydney yesterday morning we change our flight that was booked straight to Melbourne to fly to the Gold Coast instead where I live most of the time and the remainder of the time in Melbourne.
After 11 days of parties and holidays, I feel I need at least one day to rest and [...]
March 12th Thursday
I’m flying off to Melbourne as I have a 4 day seminar to conduct starting tomorrow.
It’s the first major 4 day of the year an event I conduct about 8 to 10 of a year in Australia mainly and one in Queenstown NZ and also one in Fiji.
Seminars are very physically demanding as [...]
March 11th Wednesday
Arrive back from LA on “ V” Australia flight early into Sydney .
I was able to get a decent sleep on board as the beds are quiet flat so it made the 14hour flight go quick. Unlike the trip over when Richard Branson was onboard and the Bar was full on, this [...]
Saturday March 7th
After arriving into Miami the night before at around midnight as we only have 3 nights in Miami. We decide to quickly go to our hotel on Sth Beach Miami and then head out to the clubs to catch up with one of my best mates who I haven’t actually seen for 18months.
We [...]
Friday March 6th
Depart Las Vegas today for Miami via Dallas Texas.
I’ve never been to Dallas before and I recall watching the hit TV show from the 80s called Dallas about the oil rich families of Texas.
I squeeze in a conference call before I depart the hotel at 12pm with a US Company I market [...]
WHEN Wall Street erupted six months ago, American voters swung behind Barack Obama as the best candidate for the crisis.
But with the US losing more than a half million jobs each month, Wall Street down a further 20 per cent since inauguration and American banks deep in trouble, he is making the crisis worse.
In a [...]
Here we reproduce a complaint letter sent to Sir Richard Branson, which is currently being emailed globally and is considered by many to be the world’s funniest passenger complaint letter.
‘Look at this Richard. Just look at it’
Dear Mr Branson
REF: Mumbai to Heathrow 7th December 2008
I love the Virgin brand, I really do which is why [...]
March 4th Wednesday.
After a relaxing morning I head down to Encores pool.
A windy mild day, too cold for a swim, so I head indoors to check out their Jacuzzis at the spa. I could spend hours here but only have 30mins.
The Encore has only been open since late December and is in immaculate condition so [...]
March 3rd Tuesday
We are scheduled for a 2-hour private tour of Hollywood, which ends up being a lot of fun checking out the movie stars homes, visiting the famous Hollywood sign overlooking Hollywood, visiting the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the stars on the sidewalk. These ’stars’ honour not only movie actors, but radio, TV [...]
March Monday 2nd
After a great sleep in we headed off to Disneyland, a 45-minute drive from West Hollywood. My partner was so excited as it will be her first trip to Disneyland. We arrive around 12.45pm and only have three hours to explore as much as we can as I have comm itted [...]
Relaxing on a Sunday afternoon on Rodeo Drive whilst my partner does her bit towards boosting the American economy. We had a great lunch at the Beverly Wiltshire Regent Hotel made famous in the movie ‘Pretty Woman’.
The last 4 days have been busy with non-stop parties. The V Australia launch in LA two nights ago [...]
Sunday March 3rd
Enjoyed a sleep in after a huge night at the Playboy Mansion. It was certainly a party to remember with over 1200 guests, with a large majority of them women. Americans are very friendly towards Australians, especially as they just want to hear our accent.
The girls aren’t shy either. They willingly hand [...]
After a great sleep in we go to the House of Blues in West Hollywood for a brunch with Sir Richard Branson and fellow party goers. Sir Richard maintains a hectic schedule. He seems to be able to party hard, sleep three hours then be up and doing business amongst numerous PR interviews before he [...]
Sunday
The Launch party was held at Chateau Marmont overlooking West Hollywood. Upon entering the venue we were greeted by our Virgin hosts and then by the media camera shots to capture the moment of the V Australia launch to the world.
The Venue was great for the launch party and was split over numerous levels [...]
February 28th, 2009
It’s a day behind here so actually it is still February 27th in the US. The flight over was by far the best flight I have been on and I have done my fair share of travelling. It was a party nearly all the way.
Virgin staff are super friendly as always and [...]
Friday February 27th
We departed 3pm today on V Australia’s maiden flight with Sir Richard, Brett Godfrey, Catriona Rowntree, Marcia Hines and numerous other celebrities, media and Virgin staff. My partner is excited, as this is her first trip to North America.
The pre-launch party in Sydney last night was a blast. It was held [...]
Thursday February 26th 2009
We depart the Gold Coast where I’ve recently moved from Sydney to live. I was fortunate enough to meet Sir Richard Branson a few times last year which was an absolute privilege as he has been a business role model for many years.
As a personal supporter of Virgin’s charities we [...]
The new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft from Australia’s new international airline Virgin Blue’s ‘V Australia’ touches down at Sydney International Airport on February 09 for the first time. (Greg Wood/AFP/Getty Images)
SYDNEY—V Australia’s first Boeing 777 jet has touched down at Sydney Airport, marking the launch of a new home grown international carrier on the trans-Pacific route [...]
Should Obama nationalise some of America’s struggling banks is the question many are asking- The correct question should be, should he nationalise the Federal Reserve and take control of issuing the world’s greatest money supply?