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On July 1 2012, in a flurry of media coverage, the Government’s carbon pricing mechanism, established by the Clean Energy Act, commenced operation. But what impact will this new legislation have on small businesses?
Are you the go-to person to solve conflict at work? Or do you feel you need to bring in someone to negotiate between you and a colleague? Read on for tips to deal with workplace issues.
Market research is crucial to the success of a small business, but in order to implement a successful strategy you need to avoid making these five simple mistakes.
When used effectively, social media can be a boon for small business. Unfortunately – for every SMB that gets it right, countless more have yet to master this marketing tool. If you’re among this number, here are the 7 social media sins you need to avoid.
The best negotiators are those who come to the meeting with a negotiation planned out – but with room to be flexible and a mindset of fairness to both parties. If you haven’t mastered this important skill, these 10 tips will help.
With over 1000 franchise systems in Australia choosing the right one can be a challenging process for industry newcomers. It need not be a daunting decision though, if you consider these straightforward tips from an industry expert.
If you’ve never used Skype, you’re in for a treat. It’s a very valuable and low-cost tool in the business world, but one that many SMBs haven’t added to their suite. Here are 5 reasons you should consider Skype, now.
Technology is well and truly taking over our ability to switch off. Winning back your work/life balance could be as simple as applying some rules around your use of technology though, and you can begin by putting a limit on how many times you check your email each day.
Going green has never been a more popular business pursuit, and it many Aussie small businesses are leading the way by reducing their carbon footprint. If your business isn’t as environmentally conscious as it could be, consider these 5 tips.
When you go into business, you’re also taking on a certain level of risk – and none more so than when you extend credit to new customers. In an uncertain economic climate, small business owners are acutely aware that each day they are waiting for their invoices to get paid is another day money isn’t coming through the door.
While digital marketing is all about measurability and return on investment, it can never replace every kind of traditional marketing. Here’s a look at some of the opportunities still available to SMBs in the offline world.
You’ve got a media list, have written a release and begun pitching your story to the media. What’s next? The follow up – a contentious issue for many in the media. Here’s how to follow up on your pitch without alienating journalists and editors.
Can you make money on a Facebook page? It’s the question all SMBs weighing up the ROI of social media want the answer to. The good news is that Facebook can help you sell directly or indirectly – but to do so you need a solid strategy around your use of it.
When you’ve worked hard to build your business, you want to ensure that when the time comes to transition out of it, it’s passed on in the way you’d like. For sole traders, the greatest succession threat that must be managed is key man risk. Here’s how to do it.
Businesses with high staff absenteeism levels are being urged to address their business culture, as research shows sick leave is costing the economy millions of dollars each year. Here are some ideas for how to improve your workplace environment.
Being low carbon isn’t just about being green. There’s also an extra incentive for savvy business owners to market their efforts towards an increasingly environmentally conscious customer.
Many female entrepreneurs are limited because they underestimate their potential to grow a solo business. In an effort to inspire and empower solo entrepreneurs, the international telesummit ‘Startup Small—Dream Big—Grow Fast’ will provide women with strategies to reach solo success.
Finding business tough and struggling to get ahead? Want to achieve more but don’t know how? If this year feels like a repeat of the past, these four ideas will help you better your execution and drive business growth.
So you’re keen to run your own business. You’ll be leaving behind all the securities that come with a full time job to meet a host of new challenges, so here are just some of the considerations you should look into before going it alone.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the number of light commercial vehicles has increased in the past year accounting for 15.5 percent of all vehicles registered, just behind passenger vehicles. This means more SMBs are looking to leverage their vehicles and optimise operations – to gain a competitive edge and maintain superior customer service.
