Growing

Have you ever wondered why some trends spread quickly and stick? Or thought about selling your car to start a digital revolution, and along the way build a billion dollar enterprise? Read on.

New research shows meetings have become unproductive sinkholes that interfere with organisational progress and sap the confidence of middle management. Read Dr Ken Hudson’s tips to improving the success of your meetings and increase morale.

It’s always a good time to find new clients, suppliers and partners.That’s why business travel remains a great way to take your company to the next level. David Flynn shares some tips on planning a trip that’ll be efficient, productive and even enjoyable!

How do you manage a rebrand across an entire franchise network? Bakers Delight general manager Chris Caldwell explains.

The second annual Back to Business Survey commissioned by Telstra Business and the Council of Small Business of Australia (COSBOA) found small business confidence in the Australian economy is significantly lower than it was a year ago.

Many entrepreneurs and managers pride themselves on their instincts: after all, these are the same instincts that continually guide them to success in the business world. However, when it comes to hiring, relying on your gut instinct alone can be a costly mistake.

Will 30 seconds catapult your business into Idol status or plunge you into ‘has-been’ territory with all the other wannabes?

With 2010 behind us and the GFC imposed short-termism of the past few years becoming less prevalent, the start of 2011 is a good time for business and political leaders to consider the factors which will shape the months and years ahead.

Freelancer.com, the Sydney based worldwide outsourcing marketplace connecting small business with freelancers has acquired LimeExchange.com, run by Lime Labs LLC for an undisclosed sum.

Mixing family with business can be a complicated process, particularly when it comes to the transfer of business ownership to children.

ProjectCentre has been crowned one of Australia’s fastest growing technology companies for the second consecutive year by Deloitte.

There’s no denying that the tender market in Australia presents significant opportunities to secure new business and grow operations. But in an industry that is fiercely competitive, many businesses find succeeding through the tender process extremely difficult.

With the increasing number of small business owners reaching retirement age and looking to sell their business, owners should ensure they properly deal with tax considerations or they may end up with a great deal less than they expected.

Fast growing Australian express gym franchise Contours says business is only warming up with a bold new national expansion drive announced to coincide with its fifth birthday in November.

The CEO Institute has partnered with Mt Eliza Executive Education to create a Certified CEO (CCEO) Program, available from 2011.

Yodalizer, a new Brisbane-based market intelligence analysis agency is on a mission to work with mid-tier SMEs to provide credible and up-to-date data to support business growth.

The Kochie’s Business Builders Live series will broadcast live to cinemas across regional and rural Australia, including Tamworth, Wangaratta and Ballarat.

Coraggio has appointed Andre Koolloos to the role of CEO as it gears up for national expansion.

Carly Crutchfield may not look like a self-made millionaire property developer, but appearances can be deceptive. The inspirational 29 year old spoke to editor Jen Bishop.

Cloud? SaaS? Does it make any sense to the average small business owner? This Q&A should help clear things up.