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There are many benefits in basing a business outside major cities. There are drawbacks, too. Domini Stuart finds people in many different ‘bush’ situations have come up with ingenious solutions for overcoming disadvantages. Bush Business There are many benefits in basing a business outside major cities. There are drawbacks, too. Domini Stuart finds people […]
Need help to start or develop a business? Mariana von Lucken leads us through the maze of government grants and concessions that can make the difference between business success and failure. The range of government grants and concessions to assist both start-up and existing businesses is continually expanding. There is now something for almost any […]
Like everything else in business, stress needs to be managed – Megan Tough offers quick and easy solutions for managing stress that isn’t productive and can become chronic. Workload is one of the prime causes of stress, especially for small business owners. A certain level of stress is normal, in fact it’s good. But what do […]
How is O.H.S. affected in the new national I.R. system? Alyson Warnock looks at how changes will impact on the Occupational Health and Safety of small and medium businesses around the country. The Workplace Relations Amendment (WorkChoices) Act 2005 became law on March 27, 2006. This legislation was designed to create a single national IR […]
Charity begins … with a business plan! Monica Higgins takes a look behind the scenes at some successful charities and finds that many commercial business structures are crucial to their survival, too. Walt Whitman once said, “charity and personal force are the only investments worth anything.” That may be so, but charity is serious business […]
Adopting ethical business practices is about more than just sleeping well at night; it also makes good business sense. Domini Stuart talks to business owners who regularly take stock of their ethical obligations, and finds that doing the right thing can also be profitable financially. In the late 1980s business ethics took a dive. For […]
With the skills shortage raging, finding the right employees is more crucial than ever – Cameron Bayley looks at how you can upgrade your recruitment process, whatever your budget. In the current skills shortage climate it seems the real winners are potential employees. But if SMEs take a positive approach to improving their recruitment process, it […]
How much help are we to our business if we are sick, tired and stressed because we haven’t made time for self-care? The answer is obvious, but Sally Bruce suggests healthy lifestyle choices aren’t always apparent, and people often do the opposite and make things much worse. If we are to run our businesses with […]
There’s more to effective team development than making up the numbers, or even the skill set required to achieve a desired outcome – Charisse Gray looks at ways to motivate people, rather than robots, to work together effectively and happily. So many tasks in business need to be tackled by teams, and a crucial part […]
Many business owners neglect the opportunity for some ‘me’ time. Here are a few weekend getaway ideas for leaving business worries behind and relaxing in beautiful, interesting and exciting places. New South Wales Able Hawkesbury Houseboats Floatation tanks can only do so much, and sometimes you need something a bit bigger to float your cares […]
A business with no succession plan for the owner is set for self-destruction, or at least major problems. Matthew Hourn and Jonathan Karlovsky explore the important issues and how succession plans can be tailored to suit particular circumstances. What will happen to your business when you are no longer there? It may be something you […]
A passion for perfection can sometimes get in the way of getting a job well done. Peter Crocker considers the care factor, and how to strike a balance between a job well done and a job that will be perfect if it ever gets finished! They say a passion for what you’re trying to achieve […]
Managing risk, structuring and protecting your business and personal affairs is crucial to success, and even survival. As a business owner one of your prime focuses should be pursuing ways and opportunities for further business growth. However, time also needs to be spent assessing any threats or risks that could impact on your business and […]
A manager who is not good at his or her job is unlikely to keep staff who have been trained to be good at theirs. Ron Krueger explores available management training opportunities, and why so many managers think they don’t need it. Management is complex. And yet, managers often neglect themselves when it comes to […]
A manager who is not good at his or her job is unlikely to keep staff who have been trained to be good at theirs – Ron Krueger explores available management training opportunities, and why so many managers think they don’t need it. Management is complex. And yet, managers often neglect themselves when it comes […]
Like a river, if rubbish flows down from upstream in a business, downstream will be a mess – Ron Krueger taps into the theories and beliefs of management gurus, past and present, and adds ideas of his own, to show the difference between an effective manager and one who manages only to fail. Management has […]
A business owner with no life outside work isn’t necessarily going to be more successful than those who balance their own ecosystem. Sam Leader offers a tonic of balance for the workaholic. Two similar ad campaigns without balance have angered me no end. The first, a TV ad, features a beaming bride who keeps smiling […]
With the end of financial year looming, it’s time for investors to consider their approach to taxation – From a wealth creation perspective the word finance involves strategies to efficiently leverage your investment portfolio, reduce assessable income and personal tax, and manage capital gains tax. With the June financial year-end fast approaching, professional investment advisers […]
We bring you new technology to equip you and your business. 1) Notebook Computer For SME owners on the go, but with a limited IT budget, the new wide screen, dual-core notebook from Lenovo might be the mobile computer solution you’re after. The Lenovo 3000 N100 automates many routine security and maintenance tasks through a […]
After succeeding as a chef and restaurant owner, Victor Pisapia came up with the idea of Cheeky Food Group, teaching people to cook and present food in teams. Hannah Tattersall visits this dynamic entrepreneur’s kitchen to find him cooking up another successful career. Award-winning chef and founder of Sydney’s Rattlesnake Grill, Victor Pisapia, has just […]
