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In a five-part article series, we look at the 10 most common ways small business owners waste valuable time and offer some solutions for combating this damaging behaviour. In the fifth and final installment, we tackle poor business systems and inefficient meetings.
Customer loyalty is all about attracting the right customer, getting them to buy often and deliver you even more customers. These six tips will help you make customers feel attached to your business, and see them deliver the benefits of engagement.
Business is all about decisions. And the speed at which you can make them effectively has a direct impact on the growth and stability of your business.
Over half of Australians write daily to do-lists but only 8 percent complete them, according to a new survey. If this sounds like you, use these tips to get those tasks crossed off your to-do list
If your business has any presence on the internet then having your own internet domain name is a must. Here’s everything you could possibly need to know about choosing a domain name.
While technology can make working on the go a whole lot easier, choosing the right technology in the first place can make a big difference.
SMBs have more than enough expenses day-to-day without having to add to them with costly shipping. But what options are available and where can businesses save money?
While structure, design and content are all essential elements within your email, they’re most powerful when used to complement and enhance the most important element – your call to action (CTA). Here’s how to create a killer CTA for your eMarketing.
An improperly chosen export market based on short-term and opportunistic foundations can be severely damaging for most businesses. Here’s a deeper look into how to strategically plan your next potential export market.
A fleet might seem like a great way to increase productivity and reduce transportation costs, but it can quickly become complicated and expensive. Avoid these top 10 pitfalls on your road to better fleet management in your business.
The founder of a Melbourne-based online electronics retailer shares his tips for eCommerce success, whether on its own or as a value-add to your bricks and mortar store.
When networking, sometimes we try so hard to sound impressive we miss the most important part of the message – like what we actually do. So, if you need to up your networking game, here are some pointers to help fine-tune your introduction.
There’s no quick-fix to creating a harmonious workplace, no one size fits all approach, but these seven steps could get you pretty darn close.
With the carbon tax just weeks away from becoming a reality, almost half of all small businesses say they’re in the dark about a legislation that’s very likely to have an impact on their livelihoods. Use these tips to prepare your business for the incoming tax.
Many businesses end up with excess stock through no fault of their own, and converting these overstocks into cash is extremely important to keep profit margins healthy and free up the cash in investments. Here’s four ways to get the best price for surplus stock while keeping your business integrity intact.
Relationships end and friendships fail, it’s a sad fact of life. But what options are there when a relationship between business shareholders is irreconcilably damaged?
The countries’ two very different leadership styles can be an issue when it comes to doing business with each other. Here’s what to be aware of.
As more prospective employers turn to social networking profiles to vet potential staff, employees are ensuring their personal profiles are inoffensive to avoid the kind of negative scrutiny that could end up costing them a potential job. Here’s how to keep your personal profiles employer-friendly.
When it comes to marketing, you’re probably already using some of the more common tools—such as advertising—to raise your profile and engage with audiences. But PR is also an essential part of the marketing mix for any small business looking to achieve its business objectives and be a success.
No matter how confident you are that you’ve selected the right candidate to join your business, sometimes your offer isn’t accepted. This process can be costly, so here’s what you can do to clinch the perfect person for the job, first time.
