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Chess and poker are games that are played by people all over the world, with different levels of ability, and one expert believes that many organisations are playing similar games with their business.

With so many aspiring retailers out there, it may seem surprising to find ‘For Lease’ signs- rather than tenants- occupying retail spaces. What’s stopping small businesses from getting their foot in the door?

As a small business, much of the survival of your enterprise comes down to you and possibly a handful of staff. A lack of productivity can end up having a disastrous effect on your business bottom line, and can even lead to its premature demise.

In the four years she spent ‘mummy blogging’, Louisa Claire says she fended off countless pitches from brands that were way off the mark. Now, she’s building a successful business by connecting brands with the bloggers who have the ear of their target audience.

There are benefits to running your business in partnership with a friend or family member, this could mean it was established with only the bare minimum of documents. Though this may not currently present an issue, it can cause succession headaches later.

Choosing to franchise your business is an exciting decision to make and a fantastic marketing method. But how are you supposed to know whether franchising is the right move for your organisation? Consider these 5 signs.

Your personal brand is not only defined by your values and beliefs, but the way you walk, talk and interact with people in everyday life. This means you need to identify areas in your life that you need to transform and work to make this happen. This advice will help.

The sale of your business is the culmination of many years of hard work, so you’ll want to ensure you do everything possible to maximise its value in the lead up to this point. Consider these six tips now, as you continue to work toward its eventual sale.

All the big banks say they’re the best for small business, but they also all want a piece of this large part of the market. To cut through the confusion, here’s an in-depth look at what each bank claims to have to offer SMBs.

With more and more businesses closing their doors, here are the three important focuses every entrepreneur needs to keep in mind when starting up, to ensure the longevity of their venture.

For many small bricks and mortar retailers, the prospect of adding an online store to the mix is daunting. How will you manage the technology? What about all the extra responsibilities? According to one Canberra boutique owner, the secret is good systems and a willingness to educate yourself.

Being able to delve deeply into the behaviour of your customers can bring big rewards. The more you understand who your customers are, what drives their choices and what they expect from you, the better.

Thanks to the explosion of texting, instant messaging and social media, the line between communication for business and social purposes is becoming blurred. Here’s how to avoid the embarrassing blunders these communication methods can cause, for the benefit of your professional image.

When Amy Richards’ partner had a near fatal motorcycle accident, the old cliché ‘life is short’ was driven home in the most frightening of ways. Now, she’s running one of the country’s best up and coming accessory brands.

Layne Beachley didn’t want other driven women to face the same financial hardship she did at the dawn of her surfing career, so the determined seven-time world champion has turned her attention to building her own social enterprise.

Stereotypes about the sexes are as old as the hills, and have little proof. If men and women acknowledge their strengths and weaknesses then leaders of any sex will get ahead.

Damien James faced the ultimate challenge: bringing his business back from the brink. Here’ he reveals how when a serial fraudster stole money from him, he was forced to rebuild his podiatry company from the ground up.

How do you manage disagreement with your business partner? Just like couples get counselling, sometimes it’s wise to bring in external help to assist with mediation between business partners.

New research from the University of Technology Sydney has revealed the state of play in small business, and offers some lessons for SME owners to learn from.

It’s easy to get so caught up in the running of a business that you forget to celebrate the important milestones reached along the way. Use these simple tips to celebrate your achievements, and those of your team – your business culture will thank you.