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Top tips for choosing the right franchise Australia is the most heavily franchised nation per capita in the world. There are more than 1,000 franchise systems nationally, spanning industries ranging from fast food to financial services. With myriad options to choose from, how do you determine where to invest your money? Australia’s largest independently-owned mortgage […]
How to pitch for a pay rise CareerOne held a forum today to discuss the results of a survey they conducted into workplace issues for women including mentoring, learning and development and family. The issue of pay came up and the difference in salaries in the workplace between men and women. In order to help […]
Twelve tips for a cash happy Christmas On the first day of Christmas: review your invoicing procedures and ensure that your invoices are issued immediately goods are shipped. On the second day of Christmas: update your cash flow projections to anticipate any Christmas shortfalls. Sales activity usually leaps 30 per cent. On the third day […]
Risks management tips The road to recovery is paved with risks and companies need to ramp up their risk management and control frameworks to match the surge in business activity, says Cathy Blunt, vice resident of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). According to blunt, signs that the economy is coming out of the recent […]
There are a number of things SMEs must consider when writing a will. They are as follows:
A new survey to come out of the US has revealed that many employers are uncomfortable about ‘friending’ their employees on Facebook. With so many people now using social networking for business purposes, the lines between personal and work life are becoming increasingly blurred. To ensure you are not caught in a sticky situation on Facebook that comprises your privacy, Robert Half recommends the following:
Employers are being urged to focus their attention on their staff and nurture their talent to prepare for market recovery.
Are you tying to move your business to the next level but feel like you are just standing still? There are three things you need to STOP doing if you want to move your business to the next level. Once you have done that, there are three things you then need to START doing.
A new Westpac survey has revealed that women are working longer hours in the downturn and are significantly cutting back on their spending. Larke Riemer, head of Women’s Markets, Westpac Banking Corporation, said Australian women are feeling the pinch of the economic downturn, having to juggle increased workloads with the every day pressure of maintaining […]
Social networking is becoming more widespread, and as a result, users are exposed to a number of online threats. Yet, most social media users do not take the proper precautions to protect themselves. Below are six ways to stay secure online:
Before you buy: • Use web robots as a benchmark for pricing • Calculate the total lifetime cost of your pending purchase • You may require enough licenses to save on your software fees. When you’re ready to buy: • Get three quotes. • Make sure any product quote is priced separately to the service […]
Businesses big and small, new and old have been feeling the pinch recently from the slowing global economy, and franchise businesses are no different.
Small and medium sized businesses are stretched to breaking point by slow payments, with average payment now taking around 57 days, almost double standard trading terms.
When in comes to your finances, it is important to keep your personal expenses separate from your business expenses. Doing this can help you in a number of ways:
If you are an entrepreneur looking to raise capital for your new venture, you need to position your company for the upswing in the market and be aware that investors in this climate are looking for great value. So what do you need to consider when raising equity capital in Australia?
Outsourcing is a great business strategy but, like all relationships, it can be disappointing if poorly managed. Here is how to do it right:
When it comes to choosing the right bank for your business, you are entering into a long-term relationship that will be critical to your growth and development. Therefore it is important to know what makes a good business banker. Below are the attributes your business banker should have:
Too often both employers and recruiters hurry to write a job ad, place it on the internet and are then baffled as to why the one perfect candidate hasn’t applied for the role. What is the difference between an ordinary job ad and a brilliant job ad?
In a tough climate, businesses are desperate to cut costs. Their first instinct is to let go of staff members. Such measures can cause employee morale to stoop. However, there are ways to bounce back from a redundancy and successfully regain employment. Below are 10 tips to help you re-enter the workforce.
Australian businesses are frequently asked to donate to charities and causes, and have a great record of responding generously. But while a donation is ultimately about what you value and want to support, it’s also important to think about ways that your business can benefit from the relationship.
