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Today I am proud to be throwing my support behind Australia’s startup sector by getting involved in UberPITCH as part of the 2015 SydStart Conference. The initiative, which has successfully run in San Francisco and India, gives entrepreneurs the chance pitch their idea to accomplished entrepreneurs for fifteen minutes. I’ve travelled the world for business […]
You want to feel alert, fresh and awake at work. You are hoping to feel energised and focused throughout the day. Yet by 2pm your energy sags. You still have several meetings in the hours ahead. You order another coffee and keep going, all the while feeling increasingly depleted. The demands, the deadlines and expectations […]
For many SMEs, the question around innovation isn’t if or when, but how. Andrew Pearce Partner at McLean Delmo Bentleys, provides tips for SMEs looking to innovate within their business. Most SMEs are keen to ensure their business not only stays relevant but it thrives in an ever-changing, digitally- driven environment. In fact, almost a […]
There may be times in your business where as a small business owner you may have to look for a new accountant. This could be because you are setting up a new business in itself or in conjunction with your existing businesses, and would like advice on tax planning. It could also be because you […]
When you first set up your business, you probably dived in head over heels, researching, forming new relationships, setting up an office space, and organising your daily operations. Your blood, sweat, and tears were most likely sacrificed for the cause, alongside investing your time and money. For those who survived the challenging start up process […]
The Internet has fundamentally changed the business and economic landscape by creating an even playing field for big and small players alike. With more and more Australians now online, the web has become a key channel for customer engagement and the message to businesses of all sizes is to fly their flag online and prioritise […]
Whenever we come across a remarkable piece of marketing, it’s easy to assume that the big agencies (who have equally big budgets to spend) are the only ones who can pull off something successful. This just isn’t the case: you don’t need celebrity endorsements or flashy adverts to create great content. Yes, having lots of […]
Surviving in the crazy busy modern workplace has resulted in our adoption of some new strategies designed to save us time. The problem is no one appears to have done the necessary checks that these actually work. The one strategy most widely adopted has turned out to be the worst performance enhancing strategy ever, because […]
Whatever size and type of business you’re running, a logo is one of the basic essentials. If you don’t have a logo you’re going to find it difficult to present yourself professionally and get taken seriously. Your logo adds credibility to your business, and makes you quickly and easily recognisable. While logos can be as […]
We all love to connect with our friends and family online. Whether it’s the fun of choosing the best angle for your selfie, finding long-lost school friends or talking about the latest trends or news, 11 million Australians make Facebook a daily habit. In Facebook’s monthly hot topics data for September, we saw the Pope, […]
Once upon a time you were extremely passionate about your dreams, and you chose to be amongst those who left no stones unturned when it came to shaping your dreams into a reality. Well, great job you did there. But, now what? Are you contemplating your decision of taking this path for you? Have you […]
Have you ever worked with someone who drained you of energy, undermined your confidence or caused you to feel anxious about the standard of you work? Have you worked with an aggressive, volatile or generally unpredictable colleague whose behaviour led to people ‘tip toeing’ around them? If you have, you no doubt appreciate the impact […]
Location, location, location. While once the buzzword for retailers, today traditional bricks and mortar retailers face increasing pressure from online businesses. Fuelled by consumers reliance on smartphones, tablets and social media, consumers buying and research habits have been driven online with e-commerce sales expected to top $10 billion in Australia in 2015. Retailers, like their […]
“You must spend money to make money”, said Titus Plautus, a Roman playwright from the BC era. This quote that has stood the test of time probably rings truer to those marketing their products or services. For startups trying to grow their business, this is a paradoxical situation. While technology and social media has enabled […]
Rebranding can be helpful, provided you’re doing it correctly. Rebranding generally signifies to people that you’ve gone through a major change, and that change will get people curious. It may be exactly what you need to strengthen your success as a business. You need to understand that this process may seem like déjà vu – […]
If you’re a business, the lifeblood of your business comes down to one thing – cash flow. If you have bottlenecks in cash flow, it makes life tougher and it can be hard to catch up. When cash flow is tight, you may feel that necessary asset purchases such as cars or equipment need to […]
Small businesses are the heart of the Australian economy, but how do they compete with the big end of town? The big end of town is big businesses that have been successful for a reason and have learnt not only from peers, but also their mistakes. To rise amongst the over two million businesses operating […]
The balance between work and life is a constant struggle for most Australians. Undoubtedly, those working in the mining industry are having a harder go than most. The latest Australian Work and Life Index report highlighted that those in mining have the greatest negative work-life interference. Although there are huge challenges and continuous debate about […]
Successful entrepreneurs have lots of things in spades – great ideas, the passion to bring them to life and the guts to turn them into a business. But budgets are tight in the startup world and an entrepreneur also needs to be great at managing them. Couple this skill with the right mix of work […]
Have you noticed yourself feeling more anxious, exhausted, susceptible to mood swings, or unable to sleep at night? If any of these symptoms sound familiar, you may be a small business owner on the brink of burnout. According to a 2011 Australian Bureau of Statistics report, managers are the occupation group most likely to experience […]
