Home topics news News News Rediscovering your passion Julian Smith June 30, 2011 This week I had the wonderful opportunity to present at business workshops held for the finalists of the Tasmanian Telstra Business Awards . I was asked about how to take your business to the next level, move your business forward, and I thought I’d share with you one of insights I discussed with the finalists. On Monday night, we were discussing how you take your business to the next level – especially when your business has become more complex. I shared some observations I have gleaned from the most successful business folks I have met on my travels – the one thing they all have in common is passion. The business dream and vision they started with, still resonates with them and motivates them. So as one financial year ends and another starts, why not remind yourself why you started your business in the first place. What was that brilliant idea you had, the passion that drove you to chase your dreams and be brave enough to give up a pay-cheque and start your own business? I reckon it’s always helpful to revisit or rediscover what motivates and inspires you — particularly if it’s something you feel you may have lost sight of along the way. I was talking with Grant & Margaret Thurlow from TAS Petroleum at the Awards in Tasmania, they shared their passion with me – the ability to provide fantastic, personalised and local