Below is a list of the top and leading Bush Walk Places in Melbourne. To help you find the best bush walk places located near you in Melbourne, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Melbourne’s Best Bush Walk Places:
The top rated bush walk places that offers quality and beautiful environment are:
Victoria Walks
Currawong Bush Park
Kokoda Track Memorial Walk
Victoria Walks
Victoria Walks Source: http://www.victoriawalks.org.au/
Victoria Walks they need more people walking to provide exercise, improve the health of the community and tackle the obesity epidemic and related diseases. There are 1001 reasons why increasing the number of people who walk every day will make our community happier, healthier, safer, stronger and more sustainable – but there are also 1001 reasons why the number of people who walk every day has dropped sharply in recent decades.
“Best place to spend a weekend morning doing a cardio” -Nathalie Green
Currawong Bush Park
Currawong Bush Park Source: http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/currawong-bush-park
Currawong Bush Park is a great place for kids to explore and immerse themselves in the outside world. Discover the sculptures dotted around the trails in the bush. Landscapers, sculptors and artists have helped create a natural play space for kids to explore at Currawong Bush Park. Can you spot the kangaroo? Play in the woven cubby, curl up in the giant nest or count the ants the echidna is about to eat.
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Bushland Area, BBQ, Playground, Off Street Parking, All Manna of Gums Walking, Currawong Bush Park Walks, Mullum Mullum Trail, Conference Centre.
“Beautiful bushland with easy access. Nice to spend a quiet walk which is not too challenging. Plenty of wildlife depending on the time of day. Relaxing, yes back to nature. -BJ Turner
Kokoda Track Memorial Walk
Kokoda Track Memorial Walk Source: https://visitdandenongranges.com.au/1000-steps
Kokoda Track Memorial Walk is an institution for fitness enthusiasts across Melbourne. Making the 3km trek one of the most popular spots in the Dandenong Ranges National Park, but its steep terrain is not to be underestimated. But this suits many just fine who are often preparing to undertake the real “Kokoda Track”. Created in the early 1900s, the 1000 Steps Walk was originally made from the trunks of tree ferns laid along the wetter areas of the track to make the 290 metre ascent somewhat easier. These have been replaced by a combination of wooden steps and concrete section overtime to ensure that the track can cater for users year round in all weather.
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Gardens & Nurseries, Places to Eat, Farmgate Produce, Picnic & Playgrounds, Walk & Cycle, Natures & Adventure, Market & Shop, Spa & Well Being.
“Very beautiful and dense forest. We can’t see who or what’s there more than 10 meters. Such a dense forest and the track is really amazing. Need to be careful during the rains but for nature freaks it’s simply awesome. If we reach there by 7am you’ll hear different bird chirping sounds which makes you fresh and energetic.” -Gowtham Sai
The AFL is the highest level of competitive Australian rules football in Australia. The competition has changed immensely, both in terms of teams and rules. AFL matches boast the best attendance figures in Australian sport. AFL is often the second-most-watched sport behind cricket (which is Australia’s national game). AFL is exciting, fast-paced and one of the best sports to watch live at the stadium or on television!
The origins of AFL
The AFL wasn’t always known as “the AFL.” There was no such thing as AFLX or AFLW, nor was there a pre-season. The game wasn’t even a professional league when it first started. In fact, the competition at it stands today began in Victoria back in 1877. At that time, the competition was known as the Victorian Football Association (VFA) and consisted of five clubs in Melbourne: St Kilda, Melbourne, Carlton, Hotham (later known as North Melbourne) and Albert-Park. During this time, the competition was not highly structured, and matches were often organised between club secretaries, as opposed to a neutral intermediary.
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The creation of the VFL
In 1896, the game of Australian rules had grown quite significantly and there was a strong demand for a more formalised competition. As a result, the strongest clubs in Victoria, which consisted of Collingwood, Geelong, Fitzroy, Essendon, Melbourne and South Melbourne left the VFA to create the VFL – the Victorian Football League. Carlton and St Kilda were also invited to join the VFL from the VFA. In 1908, Richmond joined the league.
In 1925, three more clubs were added to the competition, including North Melbourne, Footscray and Hawthorn. After this, the competition was relatively stable for many decades, with the 1940s to the 1970s regarded as “the golden years” of the VFL.
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Professionalism in the 1980s
The 1980s was a period of significant structural change for the VFL. Rising costs were driving weaker clubs into bankruptcy, forcing the South Melbourne Football Club to relocate to Sydney, officially becoming the Sydney Swans in 1983. There was also further pressure for South Australian and West Australian teams to be included in the league. Eventually, the West Coast Eagles and the Brisbane Bears were granted entry into the league in 1987.
The game also became far more professional. The National Draft was implemented in 1986 and the following year saw the introduction of the first “salary cap” rules. The VFL was officially renamed the AFL in 1990, reflecting the code’s desire to become a national game.
AFL in its current form
The current AFL draw consists of 18 professional teams; a mixture of some of the VFL’s foundation clubs and more recent AFL expansion teams.
The Adelaide Football Club (The Crows)
The Adelaide Crows were established in 1990 with the purpose of representing South Australia. The club played their first season in 1991 and won back to back premierships in 1997 and 1998. One of Adelaide’s finest ever players, Andrew McCleod, won back-to-back North Smith Medals. The Norm Smith Medal is awarded to the player judged best on ground in the AFL Grand Final. The club also made the Grand Final in 2017, however, they were defeated by Richmond. In terms of AFL scores, the club registered its highest game total of 188 in 2006, while recording its lowest score of 24 in 2011.
The Brisbane Lions
Based in Queensland, the Brisbane Lions were formed in 1996 when the Fitzroy Lions merged with the Brisbane Bears. In their first season in 1997, the Lions made the finals but were knocked out in the first week by St Kilda. However, the club’s most dominant period of success came in the early 2000s, where the club recorded three consecutive premierships between 2001 and 2003. During this time, the Lions were coached by Leigh Matthews, widely regarded as one of the greatest AFL players of all time. The club’s home ground is the Gabba.
The Carlton Football Club (The Blues)
One of the eight founding members of the VFL, the Carlton FC are one of league’s most successful clubs, having won 16 VFL/AFL premierships (the most won by any club, equal with Essendon). The club plays its home games at Marvel Stadium and the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Carlton has played in some of the most famous VFL and AFL Grand Finals, particularly the 1970 VFL Grand Final, where over 121 000 people attended the MCG to watch Carlton overcome a half-time deficit of 44 points and win by 10. The 2000s and 2010s, however, have been a period of struggle the Blues.
The Collingwood Football Club (The Magpies)
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Formed in the working-class suburb of Collingwood, the Magpies’ supporter base has developed a reputation for being hated by the other AFL clubs. This can largely be attributed to their success, in which they have 15 premierships and made over 40 Grand Final appearances. However, between the late 1950s and 1980s, the club developed a reputation known as the “Colliwobbles”, suggesting that the club had a propensity for choking in big games. During this period, the club made 9 Grand Finals, only to lose 8 and draw 1. Fans believed the phenomenon had died after their victory in 2010; however, a narrow lost in the 2018 Grand Final saw the “choking” jokes return.
The Essendon Football Club (The Bombers)
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Along with Carlton, the Essendon Bombers are the most successful AFL/VFL team in history (with 16 premierships). A large amount of their success can be attributed to AFL supercoach, Kevin Sheedy, who was the head coach of the club between 1981 and 2007. During his tenure, the club won 4 Grand Finals – 1984, 1985, 1993 and 2000. The club’s 2000 season was one of its best in history, winning 21 from 22 games. However, the club has not been free of controversy. AFL news broke in 2013 that ASADA (Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority) were investigating the club over the legality of their supplements program during the 2012 season. James Hird, the head coach of the club, was suspended for 12 months, along with 34 other players.
The Fremantle Football Club (The Dockers)
Matthew Pavlich. Photo: Somno, Wikimedia Commons
The Fremantle Dockers are the second team from Western Australia (along with the West Coast Eagles). The club joined the AFL in 1995 but didn’t make the finals until 2003. The club is yet to win a premiership, however, under the coaching of Ross Lyon, the club did make the Grand Final in 2013. The Dockers were subsequently beaten 77-62 by Hawthorn. The club also won the minor premiership in 2015. The club’s colours are purple and white, and their mascot is Johnny “The Doc” Docker – a blonde haired surfer. In terms of AFL news, Fremantle has largely been without controversy, apart from the siren controversy that occurred in match between Fremantle and St Kilda in 2006.
The Geelong Football Club (The Cats)
The Geelong Football Club are the second oldest football club in the AFL, having been formed in 1859. The club has worn 9 premierships, 3 of which came in 2007, 2009 and 2011. The club is well-known for the Ablett family dynasty, whereby Gary Ablett Sr. and Gary Ablett Jr. have played for the club. Geelong’s 2007 Grand Final win was the biggest in AFL scores’ history, with the club prevailing by 119 points (163-44). The club’s 2007 Grand Final win also broke the club’s longest premiership drought, which was 44 years at the time.
The Gold Coast Suns
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The Gold Coast Suns are one of the newest clubs to join the AFL, having joined the competition in 2011. In its first decade of operation, however, the club has developed an unwanted reputation for underperforming, having not made the finals as of 2019. In the first season, the club was not expected to perform well, however, a 21-game losing streak between 2011 and 2012 was suggestive of structural problems with the club. Some brighter moments for the club have been Gary Ablett winning his second Brownlow Medal (the best and fairest award in the entire AFL) with the club in 2014 and Jaegar O’Meara winning the Ron Evans Medal in 2013 for the AFL Rising Star.
The Greater Western Sydney Giants
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The Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants are the newest club in the AFL, having joined the competition in 2012. Much like the Gold Coast Suns, the Giants struggled for their first few seasons; however, the club had a breakout year in 2016, during which it made the preliminary finals, falling just short in their game against the eventual premiers, the Western Bulldogs. The club has an intense rivalry with cross-town opponents, the Sydney Swans. The club’s colours are orange, white and black, and the club plays their home fixtures at Spotless Stadium. Jeremy Cameron became the club’s inaugural winner of the Coleman Medal in 2019 (highest goal-kicker in the home-and-away season).
The Hawthorn Football Club (The Hawks)
A stoppage in an AFL game between the Hawks and the Bombers. Photo: Tom Reynolds, Wikimedia Commons
The Hawthorn Football Club were formed in 1902 and have been one of the most consistently successful teams in the modern era. In fact, the club is renowned for being the only club to have won a premiership in every decade from the 1960s to the 2010s. The club has won 13 total premierships, including the most recent “three-peat” between 2013-2015 with another AFL supercoach, Alastair Clarkson. The Hawthorn colours are brown and gold, using a vertical stripe design since the 1950s. The club was also the most successful performer during the 1980s, winning four premierships (1983, 1986, 1988, 1989).
The Melbourne Football Club (The Demons)
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The Melbourne Football Club hold the amazing feat of being the oldest professional club of any football in the world. Amazingly, the club was founded in 1858, over 161 years ago. Throughout their long history, the club has won 12 AFL/VFL premierships, with the most recent victory coming in 1964. As of 2019, the Demons have the longest running premiership drought in the AFL. In the past decade, AFL news and rumours have circulated that the club were intentionally “tanking”, i.e. losing games on purpose during the 2009 season. The point of doing this was to try and benefit from higher priority picks during the AFL Draft.
The North Melbourne Football Club (The Kangaroos)
The North Melbourne Football is the fourth-oldest Australian rules football club, based at Arden Street Oval in the inner suburbs of Melbourne. In 2019, the club celebrated its 150th season. The club has had success in patches, fielding dominant sides during the late 1970s and 1990s. The club has won four premierships – two in the 1970s (1975, 1977) and two in the 1990s (1996 and 1999). Some of the greatest players of all time have played for the North Melbourne Football Club, including Wayne Carey and Malcolm Blight. In what has become a staple of Australian rules folklore, Malcolm Blight kicked a famous after-the-siren goal to clinch victory from Carlton in 1976. The kick reportedly travelled approximately 80m.
The Port Adelaide Football Club
Kayne Turner handballing away from Karl Amon during the AFL round six match between North Melbourne and Port Adelaide 28/4/2018. Photo: Flickerd, Wikimedia Commons
The Port Adelaide Football Club were one of the most successful clubs in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL), winning 36 premierships between 1884 and 1999. The unrivalled success of the club saw them granted approval to join the AFL in 1994; however, the club didn’t form a team in the AFL until 1997. The club won its first premiership in 2004, beating the highly-fancied Brisbane Lions who were attempting to win four premierships in a row. The club’s nickname is “The Power” and the famous INXS song “Never Tear Us Apart” is the club’s unofficial anthem.
The Richmond Football Club (The Tigers)
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The Richmond Football Club were formed in 1885 and have won 11 AFL/VFL premierships in that time. The club’s facilities are located at Punt Road Oval (its original home ground), which lies adjacent to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The MCG hosts the AFL Grand Final every year. The Richmond guernsey is solid black with a yellow sash, while the club’s “clash” guernsey is the same design except the colours are reversed. The Tigers’ club son, “We’re from Tigerland” is considered by many to be one of the best in the AFL.
The St Kilda Football Club (The Saints)
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The St Kilda Football Club hold the unenviable record of finishing last in the competition more than any other team (27 times). On top of that, the club has only one premiership to its name – the VFL premiership in 1966 (which was won by 1 point). More recently, the club won the minor premiership in 2009 and were back-to-back grand finalists in 2009 and 2010. The club’s 2009 season was one of the most dominant home and away seasons in the history of the AFL, with the club winning 20 from 22 matches.
The Sydney Swans
Swans and bulldogs players in action in the AFL second semi final. Photo: Neale Cousland, Bigstock
Formerly the South Melbourne Football Club, the Sydney Swans have become one of the most consistently successful teams of the 21st century. Since 1995, the club has failed to make the finals on only four occasions (2000, 2002, 2009, 2019). The club famously broke its premiership drought in 2005, which at the time was the longest premiership drought in Australian rules football history. They would go on to lose next year’s Grand Final by 1 point (against the West Coast Eagles), before winning the premiership again 2012. The club qualified for the Grand Final in 2014 and 2016 but fell short on both occasions. The club is also well known for producing the most Brownlow Medal winners, with 14.
The West Coast Eagles have been one of the most successful clubs in the AFL era (1990 onwards), winning four premierships (second only to Hawthorn’s five). Whilst the club has boasted great success in the modern era, AFL rumours have always circulated the club. The late 2000s were a controversial period, where the club was criticised for allegations of recreational drug use, links to gangs and a range of assaults. Former champion of the club, Ben Cousins, has consistently been at the centre of such controversies. Despite this, the Eagles’ period of success can be attributed to their dominant midfield, featuring Cousins, Chris Judd and Daniel Kerr.
The Western Bulldogs (formerly the Footscray Football Club)
Brad Johnson, Australian rules football player. Photo: Rulesfan, Wikimedia Commons
The Western Bulldogs have won two VFL/AFL premierships, coming in 1954 and 2016. The club’s 2016 premiership win is regarded as a “sporting fairy tale” by many commentators. Despite just scraping into the finals in 7th position, the Bulldogs beat the West Coast Eagles in Perth, Hawthorn in Melbourne and then the GWS Giants in Sydney to book a place in the Grand Final (their first in 55 years). They eventually won the Grand Final by 22 points, in what was considered another upset win. The club’s colours are red, white and blue.
A breakdown of the average season
The regular AFL season consists of 23 rounds. Each team plays each other at least once and each team receives one “bye round”, meaning each team plays a total of 22 matches for the season. Once the regular season had concluded, a “pre-finals bye” takes place, thereby separating the finals series from the regular season. The AFL draw is devised by the AFL’s head office.
Before the regular season begins, each team has two pre-season games, usually played at regional venues. In 2019, the pre-season tournament was the JLT Community Series.
How do teams make the finals?
AFL finals 2019 match score
The top eight teams in the competition effectively qualify for the finals’ series. The highest ranked team in the encounter gets the home ground advantage, while the teams in the top 4 get a “double chance”, since a qualifying final is a non-elimination match. The structure for the finals’ AFL draw is as follows (based on ladder position):
Week 1
Qualifying Final 1: 1st place vs. 4th place
Qualifying Final 2: 2nd place vs. 3rd place
The winners of these games get the next week off and go straight into a preliminary final in Week 3.
The losers of these finals will play in a semi final in the following week
Elimination Final 1: 5th place vs. 8th place
Elimination Final 2: 6th place vs. 7th place
The winners of these games proceed to the semi finals next week, whilst the losers are eliminated
Week 2
Semi Final 1: Loser of QF1 vs. Winner of EF1
Semi Final 2: Loser of QF2 vs. Winner of EF2
Winners of both matches proceed to preliminary finals, with the losers are eliminated.
Week 3:
Preliminary Final 1: Winner of QF1 vs. Winner of SF2
Preliminary Final 2: Winner of QF2 vs. Winner of SF1
Winners proceed to Grand Final, while the losers are eliminated.
Week 4:
Grand Final: Winner of PF1 vs. Winner of PF2
Famous AFL scores in finals
There have been some incredibly famous Grand Final encounters. In 2005, the Sydney Swans prevailed over the West Coast Eagles (58-54), with a famous Leo Barry mark eclipsing the win for the Swans. It broke their premiership drought of over 72 years. Nicknamed the “Battle of 89”, the 1989 Grand Final saw Hawthorn defeat Geelong by a mere 6 points, in what was a high-scoring affair (144-138). The 2010 AFL Grand Final resulted in a famous draw between Collingwood and St Kilda (68-68). The Grand Final Replay took place a week later, with Collingwood winning comfortably by 56 points.
Conclusion
It’s clear that the Australian Football League is one of the most popular sports in Australia, largely because of its rich and long-standing history. While the game has certainly changed throughout history, it remains a popular and much-loved sport across not just Victoria but all of Australia.
Below is a list of the top and leading Weight Loss Centres in Newcastle. To help you find the best Weight Loss Centres located near you in Newcastle, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Newcastle’s Best Weight Loss Centres:
The top rated Weight Loss Centres in Newcastle dealing with weight control & weight management programs are:
Jenny Craig
Enliven Nutrition
The Thought Changer Hypnosis
Jenny Craig
Jenny Craig program is designed to provide structure and support to help members lose weight and learn how to keep it off. Our brand was built on the belief that successful weight loss and weight management can be achieved through a healthy relationship with food, an active lifestyle and a balanced approach to living. These fundamentals make up three cornerstones of the Jenny Craig Program: Food, Body and Mind.
Products/Services:
On-Going Support, One-On-One Consultation, Reach your Goal Weight Plan, Personalised Program, Food and Nutrition Plan, Menu Plan, Personalised Weight Loss Strategy, Exercise Physiology and Lifestyle Change, Nutrition, Personalised Approach to Healthy Weight Loss & Long-Term Weight Maintenance
“My Consultant taught me how to eat properly. Jenny Craig is the best thing I’ve ever done.” – Neil
Enliven Nutrition
Enliven Nutrition began in 2015 with a vision to provide the highest quality nutrition and training services to assist peak performance, body composition alterations and optimal wellness. Since then, Enliven has grown to a team of three specialists with its headquarters based in Newcastle, however services are available nation wide. Enliven has also developed its very own supplement and apparel ranges to support its market leading nutrition and training services.
Products/Services:
Performance Nutrition Plans, Performance Training Plans, Premium Supplements, Fat Loss Plans, Muscle Gain Plans
“My “weight goals were achieved within 30 weeks.” – Drake S.
The Thought Changer Hypnosis
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The Thought Changer Hypnosis and Dr. Brad uses a blend of Hypnotherapy, NLP, and EFT techniques during each of treatment sessions. Brad is a second-generation hypnotherapist, and has been serving the Newcastle and Central Coast area since 2009.
It does not matter if you are looking for a natural way to lose weight, overcome negative behaviours and addictions, or to quit smoking. Brad will use his skills to tailor a treatment plan for you and your specific needs.
Products/Services:
Weight Loss, Hypnotherapy, Addiction, Life Coaching, Stop Smoking Sessions, Childrens Health, Neuro Linguistic Programming, Emotional Freedom Technique
Work makes life busy. Especially, when you are placed on a new project or are setting up yourself in a new work environment, which requires you to prove yourself. This busy life may soon want you to walk away from your job because of the stress it involves.
Everything in life changes and this may be a temporary situation until you figure out how to follow your passion. You can be happy, and being spontaneous is the way you can possibly be. Life becomes much interesting. No matter how big or small your goal is, you can get there if you live an impulsive life.
Yes, it is possible to fulfill your responsibilities and be spontaneous at the same time.
9 Easy of living life spontaneously
Want to know how? Then here are nine simple ways of living life spontaneously.
Change your routine
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It is not always necessary to continue your daily routine as it is. You can change a few things like going for a coffee elsewhere, taking a new route to go to work from home, or putting on a casual attire on Saturday instead of formal suits (of course, if your office permits it).
By doing so, it gives you an opportunity to find new possibilities and break away from the monotony. You will be confident to face new things and will be excited when you do not know what is in store for you.
Try something new every day
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Try for new things rather than going with the same old routine. Whether it is ordering something new that you have not tried before, or wearing clothes you never had the confidence to wear. For the ladies, there is ample scope to achieve a makeover and go beyond the ordinary. Of course, men too aren’t far behind when achieving a style and wardrobe makeover!
The key here is getting out of your comfort zone by trying new things. There is no planning required for it you can just go with the flow. Whenever you have the opportunity to try something different, do not hesitate.
Move your body
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Being a couch potato whole day would not give you any benefit. Rather, it is more depressing to sit in one corner the whole day. Being lazy makes your body weak and stops the functioning of your brain effectively.
The solution is to get up and move your body by getting involved in physical activities. You should start doing more activities like running in the park or just taking a stroll. You can also join a fitness center to keep yourself fit. This way, your group of friends and peers can help keep you motivated to stay in shape and be disciplined about going to the gym regularly.
Connect with your friends and those around you
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Getting along with old friends and new people is a good way to rekindle the old bonds that were once lost and to form new ones at the same time. Hanging out with the friends whom you meet regularly and the people you see daily may restrict you from forming new bonds that seem fresh and new.
Do what pleases you
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Sometimes, people are afraid to do things while thinking of the consequences. People on diet are afraid to try the new pastry, some people do not take leave thinking about what colleagues will think, and sometimes men hesitate to wear pink, as it resembles feminism.
Do not follow these norms or rules. Be yourself, and do what you like. But yes, make sure you do not hurt anyone else or yourself in the process.
Do not self-doubt
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Doubting yourself about things you cannot do, is more likely to restrict you from trying new things. When you challenge yourself on trying new things, it gives you more confidence as well as keeps you excited and entertained by your boring routine.
Work remotely
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Working away from your usual desk and the same office may seem to be productive at times. You can opt for work from home or elsewhere where you feel more relaxed and can concentrate on your work.
Well, we know it is not possible always to get the opportunity of working remotely, but there is no harm in trying. You may ask your reporting manager sometimes to allow you to work from home and explain how productive it can be. Or you could also ask for a half-day of work from home when it is light day and you have no scheduled meetings.
Keep your Gadgets away
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When you keep distractions, a distance away, your day is more likely to be productive. Whether it is in a workplace or somewhere else, keeping your gadgets away at the workplace and home will let you be at peace and productive as well as you would be able to spend quality time with your family. You would be surprised to know the details surrounding you. It is possible that you will know something new, which you have never known.
Get rid of Boring activities
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Things, like watching T.V. and surfing social media, are time wasters instead, you should try to join new activities that are productive. It will benefit you as well as it will be useful in the long run. You can give yourself more time to pursue the real hobbies that make you happy and feel better.
To Conclude
No matter whichever avenue way you choose, you always have the potential to be spontaneous. Break free from all the stereotypes and try something new. In a few years, you would be happy with this move and cherish the fond memories associated with this experience of doing something ‘different’.
The Smartphone is an irreplaceable medium for accessing information and doing business online.
Want Proof!!! Almost 3 billion people around the world use smartphones averaging 2 hours daily and accessing almost 30 apps per month. With almost two-thirds of the global internet users are mobile owners all the large public and private organizations are heavily relying upon mobile platforms. Thus to engage more customers and boost revenue it is highly recommended for business owners to invest in the mobile application. Retail giants such as Amazon and WALMART are making almost more than half of daily sales from mobile platforms. Statistics reveal that applications are going to generate a whopping $189 billion in revenue. Still, it is not easy for businesses to develop and deploy profitable applications.
The rise of technologies and the spread of the internet have made mobile applications immensely popular among all the daily internet users. A better understanding of the way people are interacting with your mobile applications can make all the difference. Want to digitalize your business through profitable mobile platforms.
Do not worry!!! The article is dedicated to helping you grow your business and provides simple steps for profitable mobile app development services.
What things must always be kept in mind?
The behavior of the customer and the user experience are the two most important things that can impact the success of any mobile application. The following section provides steps to create more profits for your digital enterprise mobile application platform.
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Try to keep user experience simple and accessible to all
Simple mobile applications mean more happy and satisfied users. Making it highly accessible will enable even inexperienced users to buy your products and access your services. Keeping things straight and friendly will attract more audiences and will increase the conversion rates thus boosting your daily mobile sales. The majority of the giant online retailers such as Amazon and WALMART have invested much of their efforts to keep things user-friendly and as simple as possible.
Always Study your target audience
A very good understanding of your client’s behavior and expectations is necessary to succeed in any form of business. Designing your application according to the requirements of your clients will be the first ladder towards success. Use advanced tools such as artificial intelligence and data analytics to find out the features that are most liked or disliked by the customers. During development and deployment of mobile application always remember that customer is the king and always adopt a customer-centric approach. Large organizations such as Google and Facebook spend billions of dollars to study the behavior of their valued customers.
Be selective and precise in your approach
You need not create your application by keeping every individual in mind. Select your target group and put in all your efforts to make their experience worthwhile. Never try to generalize your app. Instead, analyze the taste of your potential customers and direct things accordingly to get the best of the results. Selective Strategy is very well researched upon and has brought extraordinary results in the case of many business mobile applications and platforms.
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Pay attention to customer feedbacks
The feedbacks of the customers must be considered holy scripts of success by all the business owners. Customer response and service must be taken seriously and appropriate steps must be taken to incorporate the betterments. Nowadays business owners are formulating digital strategies for strengthening their customer services. Try to invest in smart tools such as AI-powered Chatbot to make your mobile platform easily accessible and more responsive.
Research upon the work of your competitors
Market competitors are generally the best of friends for providing us an opportunity to grow faster. You must research the type of applications already existent in the market and study its most popular features. Check for some correlations and uniqueness among all the prevalent ideas regularly and plan out accordingly. Almost all the giant corporate research upon their competitor’s mobile application platforms and services to derive beneficial insights. Some of the best examples are competing for mobile taxies services such as UBER and OLA and the food delivery startups such as Zomato and Swiggy.
Discuss your requirements and look out for expertise
Try to focus on what you want in your application and eliminate all the excessive features. Discuss all the requirements with the stakeholders and prepare a layout of what features are necessary to be included and whatnot. Many firms try to incorporate everything from their website into the application which is often a very misguided practice. Find experienced solution partners that can deliver according to your expectations or you can even hire your development team. Popular businesses such as Facebook have made separate platforms for browsing and messaging thus making things easier for the users.
Improvement is the key to success in the mobile industry
You are required to monitor and work upon your app daily to ensure considerable profits for your running business. Especially for the retail and logistics industries, businesses need to be competitive towards daily changes. Most popular application-based businesses such as UBER are very well known for their exceptional dedication towards user experience and satisfaction. They hire the best of engineers and managers to create agile features such as payments, locations, ratings, and notifications. Thus to make some real money, you need to be very attentive to minute details and must always strive towards betterment.
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Be prepared to learn and incorporate new things
Inheriting an adaptive approach towards change might just be the thing that differentiates winners from losers. Always hire those people who are willing to learn new tools and technologies available in the market. There is plenty of knowledge available online through services such as Udacity and YouTube. Almost all the successful application companies invest in the latest tools and technologies such as Big Data Analytics and Machine Learning to remain competitive. You are required to always remain prepared for the incorporation of any new concept to face fluctuations in the global market and economies.
Collaborate properly and keep motivating your team
You are requested to use advanced collaboration tools such as Slack and Skype to always stay connected and create a dynamic workplace environment. Try to hold timely group sessions to discuss various challenges faced and their prospective solutions to be deployed. Inviting successful people to motivate your team can turn around your fortune tables. Remember innovation is the key to success in the digital enterprise world. Always reach out to experts to discuss innovative solutions and strategies that can solve your problems and boost your daily sales.
Rightfully invest in digital business architecture
Consult a proven advisor before investing in your digital business architecture. Meet your team to deduce the right mix of digital technologies particularly suitable for your mobile application platform. Select the right platform for your business application of which the most popular is the android and the IOS. Invest sincerely upon smart digital marketing and project management strategies to achieve the best of the results. Focus spending on something that you need at the moment and spend the rest of the amount of branding and advertising the product.
Why should I go for mobile applications?
Yes, it is highly recommended that you develop a mobile application for your business because of the very fact that users spent 90% of their time on apps. People love to use applications over websites because they are more convenient and faster to access. The urban dwellers love to use mobile for tasks such as surfing, messaging, socializing and shopping that too daily. You can sell your products or services as well as gain the attention of potential clients by making a mobile platform for your enterprise. Shopping has never been easier and simple since ages after the rise of online digital mobile platforms such as Amazon, WALMART and Zomato, etc. People rely upon applications such as UBER and OLA for daily transport and logistics. Messaging, Job searching, Hiring, Socializing, Calling and Management all have taken a route encompassing digital mobile applications. Businesses such as YouTube and Netflix are more popular on mobile platforms and are creating thousands of livelihoods. If you want your business to blossom online than investing upon a fair mobile platform strategy is a must to do a thing.
Conclusion
You are certainly going to face the dilemma of whether keeping your app free or as a paid service. The majority of the apps such as 90% of the apps on Apple App Store are free and the same is the scenario for android. Well, it completely depends upon your market position and future aspirations. If you have a unique proposition to offer that depends upon the quality of service than charging the customers can work fine for you. But if you are supposed in a retail business with loads of competitors than you must make it free to win the loyalty of the customers first. Hence the first motive must be to win the trust of the customers and establish a popular brand. After that money will automatically follow as there are various ways to make money such as ads and in-app purchases.
Below is a list of the top and leading Corporate Lawyers in Newcastle. To help you find the best Corporate Lawyers located near you in Newcastle, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Newcastle’s Best Corporate Lawyers:
The top rated Corporate Lawyers in Newcastle are:
Roberts Legal
Butlers Business Lawyers Newcastle
Turnbull Hill Lawyers
Roberts Legal
Roberts Legal
Roberts Legal is committed to providing outstanding legal services whilst maintaining an optimal balance between quality and value. Our experienced and specialized legal team operate within a framework of diligence, professionalism, expertise and strategic commerciality to position our clients to get the very best results. They ask the right questions and listen to you. They assist their clients to recognize where they are, where they want to be, where they could be and how best to achieve their desired outcome.
Products/Services:
Business & Company, Disputes & Litigation, Building & Construction, Property & Estates, Family Law
“We are absolutely thrilled with the result Roberts Legal achieved for our company! After a long battle over a very large sum of money, Ned achieved the best possible outcome for us. He was incredibly professional, while at the same time extremely patient and easy to talk to. We could not fault our experience with Roberts Legal and would recommend them without hesitation.” – Angela Whitney-Offen
Butlers Business Lawyers Newcastle
Butlers Business Lawyers Newcastle
Butlers Business Lawyers Newcastle has a team with decades of experience assisting clients in Newcastle, the Hunter and Sydney. They provide a range of civil and commercial law services and advice to a wide client base in Newcastle, the Hunter and Sydney. Their experienced solicitors are there to help with civil and commercial legal advice and assistance based on a thorough understanding of your business and the unique challenges you face. They can act on your behalf in various jurisdictions including the Supreme Court of NSW and the Federal Court of Australia.
Products/Services:
Asset Protection, Business Contracts & Agreements, Commercial & Retail Leasing, Estate Planning, Australian Competition and Consumer Law, Business Structuring, Complex Wills, Insolvency Law, Blended Family Wills, Buying & Selling a Business, Debt Recovery, Intellectual Property, Business Acquisition & Mergers, Commercial & Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Tax Law and ATO Disputes
“Rachael at Butlers Business Lawyers was very helpful throughout the sale of our business. She set up the sale of contract efficiently and accurately. She was always available to guide us through the process and we were very happy to achieve a successful sale. Many thanks, Ruth from Victoria.” – Ruth Angus
Turnbull Hill Lawyers
Turnbull Hill Lawyers
Turnbull Hill Lawyers has been providing professional legal services to the people and businesses of the Newcastle, Hunter and Central Coast Regions, Sydney and other parts of NSW since 1969. Since that time, by offering a high level of service and expertise to clients, their business has expanded and they now offer a very comprehensive range of personal legal services and business legal services. They strive to get the best outcomes for their clients at a value-for-money price.
Products/Services:
Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Personal Lawyers, Family & De facto Law, Wills & Estates, Claims, Criminal Law, Conveyancing & Property
“They have always been professional and competent. Insisting on a detail oriented property inspection several years ago saved me from spending 500K on a terrible property. Reception always lovely.” – Cameron Bulluss
Below is a list of the top and leading Bottle Shops in Gold Coast. To help you find the best Bottle Shops located near you in Gold Coast, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Gold Coast’s Best Bottle Shops:
The top rated Bottle Shops in Gold Coast are:
BWS
Quench Liquor Cellars
Liquor Legends
BWS
BWS. Source: Screenshot from www.bws.com.au
BWS is a convenient liquor outlet offering consumers a wide range of products. Perfect for stopping in on the way to a dinner party or on the way to watch the football, BWS offers local shoppers a convenient liquor option. BWS opened its first store in 2001 and now operates 1,300 stores across Australia.
Products/Services:
Beers, Red Wine, White Wine, Sparkling Wine, Spirits, Premixed Specials & Spirits
LOCATION:
Address: Paradise Centre Cnr Hanlan St And, Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Phone: (07) 5504 5851 Website: www.bws.com.au
REVIEWS:
“Always friendly and attentive staff, I always leave with a smile.” – Chris Stokes
Quench Liquor Cellars is an independent liquor wholesaler with retailer outlets based on Queensland’s beautiful Gold Coast. Launched in May 2008, the Quench Liquor philosophy is to deliver unbeatable service and quality to their customers at reasonable prices – everyday.
Offering their Gold Coast clientele a wide range of liquor products, the Quench Liquor outlets, which are part of the Ashmore Tavern, have been operating on the Gold Coast since 1987 and they are proud to offer their customers four convenient Quench locations.
Conveniently located in local shopping centres, Quench Liquor Cellars are the perfect place to pick up the favourite drop when customers are out and about.
“Knowledgable staff on wine and beer, good selections. They carry Black Hops, whereas BWS does not so it’s an easy decision for me.” – Shannon Lucas
Liquor Legends
Liquor Legends. Source: Screenshot from www.liquorlegends.com.au
Liquor Legends outlet is one who is passionate about their business and takes pride in diversification. A Liquor Legend strives on being better and receiving better, they call it “Best Practice”.
At Liquor Legends they believe in stimulating best value at the best price, choice, information and experience. The more they know and grow, the more they share in all aspects of their business. For more than 25 years, the consumer has influenced and developed their processes which has resulted in what they think is the best Rewards Program in the industry.
Their Rewards Program now consists of over 350,000 Legendary Members. Their database is notoriously known for being data rich. This sanctions them to endorse a point of difference to the everyday shopper by tailoring to their preferred category ensuring only direct and relevant rewards information is dispersed.
Their Rewards Program is based from meticulous foundations that are easily adaptable to the consistently shifting market. It is a program like no other and they are proud to call themselves a Liquor Legend.
Below is a list of the top and leading Solar Battery Installers in Melbourne. To help you find the best solar battery installers located near you in Melbourne, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Melbourne’s Best Solar Battery Installers:
The top rated solar battery installers providing the best services are:
Infinite Energy
Integra Energy Group
Sunrun Solar
Infinite Energy
Infinite Energy Source:https://www.infiniteenergy.com.au/
Infinite Energy has developed a strong customer focused proposition emphasising superior customer service both pre and post sale, quality components from world leading brands combined with highly professional installation using our experienced teams of Clean Energy Council (CEC) qualified electricians.
Products/Services:
Solar Batteries, Solar Panels, Solar Hot Water Systems, Heat Pumps, Tesla Powerwalls, Sonnen Baterries.
“It turned out to be a good choice to go with Infinite Energy. the team was cooperative, installation of panels, batteries went well just as I wanted. Keep it up!” -Ronan Jones
Integra Energy Group
Integra Energy Group Source: http://www.integrasolar.com.au/
Integra Energy Group is an Australian company that wholesales and retails renewable energy products. Integra Energy Group is proud to have supplied thousands of homes with their Standard and custom designed PV products. They import top quality Tier 1 PV products directly from their trusted manufacturers.
Products/Services:
Solar Panels, Inverters, Solar Battery Storage, Solar Mounting, Installation.
“It’s been a great journey from start till now. James was so kind, and informative. He explained me each and everything in detail. He assessed my electricity bill, and suggested a system according to my needs & Requirements. Everything done in a timely manner including connection. Thanks to Integra Team” -Tracey Cord
Sunrun Solar
Sunrun Solar Source: https://sunrunsolar.com.au/3
Sunrun Solar established in 2014, Sunrun Solar is an Australian-owned solar panel and energy provider that continues to experience steady growth. Locally owned and operated, and servicing both the residential and commercial markets, they’re expanding their reach every year. They focus on customer service and quality installation, striving to always deliver their services with integrity, honesty and sincere expert advice.
Below is a list of the top and leading Gutter Maintenance Services in Melbourne. To help you find the best gutter maintenance services in located near you in Melbourne, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Melbourne’s Best Gutter Maintenance Services:
The top rated gutter maintenance services that offers quality services are:
Gutter Clean King
Grayson’s Gutter Cleaning
PorterVac
Gutter Clean King
Gutter Clean King Source : http://www.guttercleanking.com/
Gutter Clean King is a local Melbourne based business – with a focus in Melbourne’s East and South East suburbs. Their small team of experienced gutter cleaners are friendly and reliable, providing Melbourne’s home owners with the best advice and the best price gutter cleaning and down pipe flushing.
Products/Services:
Double Storey Home Gutter Cleaning, Townhouse Gutter Cleaning, Single Storey Home Gutter Cleaning, Roof Gutter Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning
“Very prompt service, neat and tidy work. Friendly and genuine service person. I am very happy with GutterCleanKing and will certainly recommend them to anyone and I will be using their services annually.” -Salevarani Bannirchelvam
Grayson’s Gutter Cleaning has over 17 years experience, servicing Melbourne since 2001. They are constantly researching the latest systems and products to reach the highest quality gutter cleaning service possible. For your convenience they can usually service your property within two days of you contacting them.
“Fantastic service at an affordable price. I would highly recommend this service. Very prompt and professional team, honest and reliable.” -Steve Kroussus
PorterVac
PorterVac Source : https://www.portervac.com.au
PorterVac was inspired to specialize in Gutter Cleaning as a flagship service through observing a lack of businesses in Australia’s major cities that offer this as a focus using specialized equipment. Most people get their gardener or other handyman to clean the roof gutters for them, but most of them do not use specialized gutter cleaning or roof safety equipment. This led David Porter to establish PorterVac in 2003 as the first roof gutter cleaning service of its kind in Australia.
“Great Service, Great Staff, Excellent Job – Can’t get much better than that! Our service man “Tim” does a fabulous job each and every year, he is also very polite and most helpful!” -Jand Palinkas
Below is a list of the top and leading White Goods Stores in Melbourne. To help you find the best white goods stores located near you in Melbourne, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Melbourne’s Best White Goods Stores:
The top rated white goods stores providing the best quality appliances are:
Sunny Electronics they deal in brand new, factory seconds and refurbished second hand whitegoods (Fridges, Washing Machines, Clothes Dryers and other Home Appliances). They sell top brands like Westinghouse, Whirlpool, Simpson, Hoover, Fisher & Paykel, Samsung, Electrolux, LG, Kelvinator, Ariston, Indesit, Sanyo, etc., at discount prices. They also stock the affordable but reliable brands like Haier, Eurotag, Heller, ChiQ, etc.
Products/Services:
Fridges, Washing Machine, Dryers and Combos, Microwaves, Vacuums
“One of the best places to buy electronics stuff. I was looking for a second hand fridge and found a great condition one here and the price was really reasonable the staff here are also really friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend to get here” -Ashar Naeem
Fridge & Washer Outlet
Fridge and Washer Outlet Source: http://www.fridgeandwasheroutlet.com.au/
Fridge and Washer Outlet is Retail Outlet of Fridges, Washing Machines, Dryers, TVs, Microwaves and Other Home Appliances. They sell brand new, factory second goods and also quality refurbished second hand goods. All their whitegoods come with warranty ranging from 6 months up to 24 months. Their delivery prices are very low and there is free delivery* in some cases. They remove and recycle the appliance you are replacing if required. They can provide extended warranty on all new products as well.
Products/Services:
Fridges, Washers, Dryers and Combos, Vacuums, Microwaves.
“Wide range of goods. I made a purchase over the phone. It was quite easy and quick and they deliver on weekends as well” -Karan Gabru
White Goods Direct
White Goods Direct Source: https://www.whitegoodsdirect.com.au
White Goods Direct is a family run business specializing in the refurbishment and sale of second hand and factory second white goods. They sell leading brands such as Samsung, LG, Bosch, Westinghouse, Electrolux, Fisher & Paykel, Simpson & many more that come tested, tagged and with warranty.
