February 22, 2011

Christchurch Crumbles...

Tonight my heart is broken for the friends and family affected by the tragic earthquake in my hometown. Scores dead with far worse news to come. I have missing friends and family...my prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Not entirely appropriate but the girls of Madison Violet perform a personal favourite in the previous post that sums up my mood as I write this. I hope you get some joy from it, I always have and take some solace in it tonight. Kia Kaha Christchurch.

Madison Violet "Crying"

February 14, 2011

V8's Back in action...

The V8 Supercar series kicked off in the Abu Dhabi over the weekend with a fantastic second race which culminated in defending champion James Courtney taking the chequered flag ahead of Jason Bright in the Team BOC Holden. The disappointment on the face of team principal Brad Jones was there for all to see following Bright's second place as he was fighting to record their first ever V8 win. It would have been fantastic to see him cross the line first but Courtney carried too much speed. Bright later admitted that his tyres were going off , which the tv viewing audience would have noticed as he slid around corners trying to hold off Courtney.

Courtney pressed hard in the final laps with the lead swapping a couple of times in the process. It made for great viewing and is the best possible start for the year. Having walked away from the Dick Johnson Ford team after claiming the title at the final race of last season, Courtney will be thrilled to stake his claim so early on in the piece. His team mate, Garth Tander was not so lucky after being hit by a spinning Tim Slade as the field bunched for the first corner. Carnage ensued after Tony D'Alberto ran out of control and caused the mess.

Team Vodafone scored the first race win with Jamie Whindcup finishing comfortably on the top step of the podium. Teammate Craig Lowndes suffered damage from contact with Russell Ingall and thereafter struggled to do anything noteworthy.

All in all the series got away to a flying start. I can't wait to see them home and settling into what has proven, year in year out, to be a great series.

Think Long and Prosper
Dan

February 13, 2011

Private Investigations Wide Bay Burnett

DRM GROUP provides specialist Investigation services for the Hervey Bay/Maryborough region. In fact we cover the region from Gympie in the south to Bundaberg in the north with inland locations also catered to. We will also attend to Investigations at more distant locations on request following consultation, which I offer for free and with no obligation to you.

We have been providing personally customised Investigation services throughout this region for more than 5 years now and our skilled Investigator's are all based in the region they cover, ensuring excellent and current local knowledge.

Demands for our services include infidelity - where a husband or wife suspect their partner of not remaining loyal to the marriage. DRM GROUP takes pride in our professional, and discreet approach to these issues which are always stressful for the parties involved. Often however, the suspicions prove to be unfounded, but that is a welcome result for everyone. The investigation can be tailored to your exact requirements, although privacy issues and locations can largely determine the success of the operation. Privacy has never been more protected so you should be aware that I cannot offer a guarantee of a result on some matters. Call me to discuss your issue to learn more if you are at all unsure.

Fraudulent behaviour, which often can include Compensation claims are the bread and butter of the Investigations Industry and we can therefore confidently claim to work to the highest and most current standards and within the laws of the land. We will not engage in any illegal activity however, so if you think your request may border on the edge of that legality, I also offer a free, no obligation consultation service.

DRM GROUP also carry out Commercial Agency duties, from Repossessions to Service of Court Documents for legal matters. 

Simply call my office to take advantage of my fre, no obligation consultation. At the end of the day, I am passionate about maintaining the highest standards of the Investigation Industry and for that reason I need to be sure you are happy with what we can and cannot achieve for you.

I look forward to hearing from you

Think Long & Prosper
Dan

February 12, 2011

Security Courses

With the year now having settled in we are back into full swing with Security training and other related pre-employment courses at my Maryborough Office and training base. In fact, such has been the workload that this is the first real opportunity since my day one 2011 entry to post to my blog.

Federally funded PPP scheme places are available for those wishing to enter the Security industry or to further their First Aid knowledge. My experienced trainers also cover areas of expertise such as Private Investigations and qualifications required to become a Workplace Trainer and Assessor.

The year has gotten of to a flying start with all courses keeping the DRM GROUP staff busy. In concert with that our Investigations arm has also been very busy with local Investigations ranging from Surveillance operations concerned with marital issues to the service of legal documents for both private and Corporate clients.

If you are considering the services of an Investigation firm I am happy to provide free, no obligation advice designed to help you make a better informed decision. Call my office or contact me through the contact page on my web site.

The training courses for the coming month are as follows:
PPP Security - Feb 15 - 18 (now fully subscribed)
                       March 1 - 4, places available but filling very quickly
                       March 15 - 18, places available
                       March 29 - April 1, places available

Cash In Transit - Feb 21,  March 10 and 22

Drug and Alcohol Screening Feb 25, March 14 & 28

Responsible Service of Alcohol - Feb 24, March 7, 21 & 28 (the latter only if D&A is not running)

Baton & Handcuffs - Feb 28, March 9 & 25

Bodyguard - Feb 23, March 8 & 23.

We also offer Generic Inductions for those wishing to find work on mine sites around the country.

All courses offer National recognition through Qld's Premier RTO Morrissey Training, and are facilitated by expert and friendly staff in our comfortable air conditioned office and training room located at 51 Ellena Street in Maryborough, Qld 4650. Only the Certificate II in Security Operations is federally funded however so contact us for a list of our prices for other training on offer.

If you have a requirement to qualify in First Aid then I am happy to discuss your requirements. I can have my trainers come to your choice of venue or utilise the training room at my office. After hours training is available and we will also cater to weekend training if required. Contact us for further information.

I look forward to hearing from you and to fielding any enquiry you may have.

Think Long & Prosper

Dan

January 1, 2011

A Great Year Beckons...

Happy New Year to one and all, I trust everyone enjoyed their Christmas and I genuinely hope you all have a spectacular 2011.

I have just returned from visiting my mother who lives in NSW. I spent a very relaxing Christmas day with her and my younger brother and his partner, my brother in law and nephew. It was quiet day but enjoyable.

My big plans and goals continue on from the old year and into the new. Have you made any plans or goals for the coming year? If not, then you are planning to drift along and take what comes as it finds you. This situation is easily controlled to your advantage by simply setting in place a goal or plan that is personal to you and acheivable in a time frame acceptable to you. Watch the results when you start acheiving your goals.

I feel this year will be a standout in my life. I have a business that will triple my current income before years end and I plan to replace my old car with one I have wanted for a long time. I will help countless others to start and succesfully operate their own 21st Century business that will set them free from the Boss, daily grind attitude that restricts so many. If you want to learn about this business, available to you for between $80 and $500.00 then give me a call.

Last year was tight, financially, but things worked out well with record numbers coming through my training room for the Security courses. There are more places available for students that qualify this year and I invite you to call for details. I will also be working with great focus to develop my business as mentioned above.

I wish everyone a great year, make it a great one by taking control of your destiney. If you would like some help setting your goals then contact me and I will help you on the path.

Think Long and Prosper
Dan

October 25, 2010

Information age inspiration...

Mark Webber was on the receiving of the worst kind of result yesterday when he crashed out of a soggy Grand Prix in South Korea.

Raced in appalling conditions on a track with a surface laid barely 10 days before the race, the field tailed the pace car for what seemed like hours to justify Bernie's deal to race in monsoon season. Fully half the field left the track, spinning and crashing their way out of the event.

Once again Fernando Alonso showed why he is the class of this field. He took the race by the throat and drove with controlled aggression to register his fifth win of the season, and a worthy and convincing win it was. Lewis Hamilton chased hard all the way but could not close the gap and backed off at the end to conserve his car for second place.

I watched an Italian television channel online, from my computer terminal in Australia. Can't speak Italian mind you, try as I might, keeping pace with the pro's was beyond me. But it was fun listening in and matching the commentary to the action.

It did make me think what an incredible age we live in too. In fact, as I write this, I am listening to a lovely song - Crying - by female duo Mad Violet playing on my You tube channel, typing on a blog that is capable of spanning the globe in seconds, having just described watching a Formula One race from Korea - Live - broadcast from Italy. All acheived in HD colour, in micro second synchronicity. Fantastic.


As a youngster growing up in the sixties I never dreamed of such possibilities. Black and white TV, cranky phone systems, transistor radio's just overtaking valves, 45 rpm records, not a cell phone in sight. Yet they are common place now. As an early user of mobile phone technology I was subject to some unusual taunts, but where would we be now without them? Who doesn't have one, or two? and what will the future hold for technological improvements? I can't give away my not so old box tv, everyone has one or more LCD/LED/Plasma giant wall mounted surround sound entertainment systems now. All driven by the world's access to the world wide web via the ubiquitous computer. Haven't we all got one of them now?

I firmly believe I- Commerce will explode as people take advantage of the ease of purchasing everything they need on line and having it delivered to their door. Currently the delay is about a day, or at times, two, but just wait until the demand increases to drive that back to a day, then hours, then an hour. Traditional industries will perish and new entrepreneurs will emerge on the back of the new technologies. Jobs will disolve and I-Commerce will emerge as a major source of income for those quick enough to get in at this early stage.

A friend of mine is busy on a nightly basis chasing women on line, who are just as busy chasing back. You can talk on line for free with Skype and other providers allowing free, instant calling around the world. Musicians are now releasing straight to the web and movies are online in hours, sounding the death knell of the old Video store.

This Internet driven change in our lives see the old technology of Newspapers dying, struggling under the weight of their own infrastructure, in much the same way as some of the major shopping chains and supermarkets are buckling and will undoubtedly similarly decline in the future. The current leaders are blissfully, or scornfully, unaware and unmoved by the I-Commerce revolution that is eroding their very foundations. Sure they all have a web site, but they are only paying lip service to the possibilites.

The Information age is here, Rupert Murdoch has accepted it at last but has been woefully slow to close the gates before the horses have bolted.Bernie Ecclestone, the F1 supremo, spotted the possibilites way back in the 90's but was years ahead of the technology available at the time. He has struggled to claw back the ground lost ever since abandoning the project after a two year trial. The Internet age is still in it's infancy, can you see where this may end up? Wow, are we in for a ride and a half.


If you would like to know about a fantastic, innovative and very lucrative I-Commerce income generating opportunity I recently became involved with, then give me a call. It will be the best thing you do for yourself today.

Think Long and Prosper
Dan