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Everyone wants to know the special ingredients needed to make a startup succeed. When dedicating all of your energy, time and financial investment into founding a company, there comes a huge personal drive to make it work no matter what the odds are. In those inevitable times of doubt and trouble on a startup journey, […]
Who is your business icon, or what model do you base your business on and why? In today’s Let’s Talk, this is the question that we asked the industry experts. As business leaders, owners and entrepreneurs it’s imperative to have passion and drive, and it would be very rare to find a successful entrepreneur who didn’t […]
Today we are discussing the term “entrepreneur” and whether or not it’s a term that is too loosely used. At Dynamic Business, we have seen a change in the way that “entrepreneur” is used and heard lots of different opinions on who qualifies as an entrepreneur. This change in definition most likely correlates with the […]
What is the importance of having influential women in business? This is the question that we put out to Australian business leaders for our Let’s Talk forum today. Gender equality within organisations is arguably a necessity for driving a business forward as a balanced male and female influence brings a more diverse leadership approach. It’s […]
When seeking to join an accelerator or incubator, what must a startup founder consider? There can be huge benefits for startups that join either an accelerator or an incubator. Although they are subtly different, in that an accelerator “accelerates” ideas with seed funding and set time frames and incubators nurture those initial niche ideas, both […]
When is an IPO a good fit for a company, and when isn’t it? Taking your business into the public realm through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) is a big step as it introduces new focuses and new standards prompted by your investors. It’s a process that can take a long time, with a lot […]
Late payments: Top mistakes small businesses make when dealing with late payers A new report from Xero, the global small business platform, revealed for the first time the magnitude and impact of late payments to Australian small businesses, putting the value of outstanding, late payments at $115 billion a year. The research found that half […]
Julie Hirsch and Nicole Lamond have founded Eloments, the world’s first organic tea enriched with plant-based vitamins and minerals, designed to give consumers a natural and enjoyable way to take their daily vitamins. This small company – comprised of just Julie and Nicole – is celebrating a big win this month with entry into the tea […]
This week for our Let’s Talk discussion we ask the experts about leadership, and the one business rule they swear by concerning it. At recent interviews, Dynamic Business has explored the idea that soft skills may be more relevant than ever in the leadership game. The ability to listen as a leader, to empathise and […]
For our Let’s Talk discussion this week, we are talking about selling – the crucial element that keeps all businesses alive. The ability to sell your idea, your service and your product to stakeholders and customers is absolutely vital. All business owners must possess some level of understanding of how to sell. Arguably all employees, […]
Today we are talking about investing. Specifically, what small-to-medium businesses are choosing to invest in to further expand their success. It can be a tricky thing to invest a big sum of money with confidence, however with the right expertise behind you a good investment can really pay off in the long-term and is arguably an […]
What’s the next big game changer in tech? There is ongoing major disruption in all industries at the moment due to tech. Whether you are embracing the changes within your organisation or not, it is undeniably happening. Lots of new business opportunities come from technological advancements and can completely change consumer culture. Think of contactless […]
From unicorn to decacorn – are these newly bred startups here to stay? With seemingly more and more workers breaking free from the chains of the corporate world to embark on their own business journey, seeking a better life quality and meaningfulness, we’re asking whether those startups are here to stay… or whether they will […]
Today we posed the question of competition, and whether the big financial institutions can survive without Fintech or not. We know that competition in the banking landscape is very low, with the big 4 still holding most of the power in the market. It’s been a subject that we have discussed a lot at Dynamic […]
This week we opened a discussion around CEOs and the key characteristics they should possess in order to lead effectively and to be exceptional in their role. Although the list may be long, we have asked experts to focus their opinion to just 5 key traits, giving an overall summary of what they feel is […]
Business meetings: face-to-face versus digital, where is the real value? In a digital world, with so many digital meeting platforms available and with many new digital consumer experiences emerging, it’s easy to see why this question is so relevant right now. There is arguably no longer a need to meet face-to-face or to be in the same […]
Does innovation only lie within the tech space? Tech innovation is often in the media headlines as we see industries adapting to new technologies and moving their processes towards digitalisation. We’re often discussing the question of whether businesses will embrace technology innovation or not, and what the repercussions might be of choosing either option. It’s easy to […]
This week we hear from two leaders on the big 4 banks, discussing whether they are becoming redundant to small business. It is becoming increasingly challenging for small and medium enterprises to secure bank finance as rejection figures are on the rise. An analysis of business loans by financial comparison site Mozo.com.au has found staying loyal to […]
The 2019 federal budget was revealed last week, with many changes indicated for small business, and so we asked leaders in the SME world for their opinions and reactions. As a recap, the conditional budget saw an increase in the instant asset write-off threshold to $30,000, lower tax rates and an easier tax dispute […]
Today we’re discussing customer retention and what businesses need to do to in order to achieve the so-called “X Factor” with their audiences. Customer experience is becoming increasingly important as the ability to share positive or negative reviews online is so easy in today’s digital age – and it can be very damaging to a […]
