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The Gospel of Tom

tom - 23rd February 2012

Last weekend we had a Poet’s Weekend here in Beechworth, where poets from all over Victoria  came and recited poetry in pubs, cafes and other public places. What a great concept! I don’t know much about poetry but I think this is a great idea. We even had poets recite their work at our Beechworth Bakery. (more…)

Unpopular Policies – A Necessary Evil

tom - 14th February 2012

While in Timor baking with me, my mate Graham Heaven from New Zealand lost his gold signet ring. He’d been wearing it for more than 40 years. He’s not sure whether it went into the bread or the muffins, but it’s gone. (more…)

A Smart Move

tom - 9th February 2012

I’ll be speaking at the Condon Treasure Global Business Camp in March. I’ll discuss how we have grown our business from two part-time employees to 250 full- and part-time employees; from $100,000 turnover to in excess of $14 million (it’s taken me 27 years!) (more…)

Into Uganda And Out Of My Comfort Zone

tom - 30th January 2012

I have just booked my flights to Uganda. I’m flying out in early April with my baker mates Graham and Ralph. We’ve been asked to set up a bakery at the community hospital in Kumi. The idea is that they make money for the orphanage and create new jobs. (more…)

The Descendants

tom - 17th January 2012

My wife Christine and I went to see the movie “The Descendants” with George Clooney. We really enjoyed it, and there were a few good messages in it. The biggest one for me was that you’ve got to keep working on your marriage. Being happily married is one hell of a job. Lots of work. You’ve got to keep the romance alive. (more…)

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