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Formal qualifications for CEOs: a good idea or a waste of time? What do you think?

As well known for his own wealth as the celebrity clients whose assets he helps protect, accountant Anthony Bell is also a very smart businessman. But he hates being called a celebrity accountant. Whoops…

Do you know what banks look for when you apply for a loan? Is it your turnover, your profitability, your growth projections, your cashflow or just the value of the security you can offer? And if a bank says no, what can you do?

In 2009 and throughout 2010 the Fair Work Ombudsmen recouped $26.1 million in employee underpayments as a result of the new Fair Work Act (FWA). But a quick Twitter poll revealed many of you are still confused, so this may help…

To achieve a competitive edge blogger Rick Mapperson challenges business owners to think hard about what makes their business unique.

How do small businesses reduce staff churn if sixty percent of their admin team are currently thinking of moving on?

If the changes suggested in the Henry Tax Review are introduced by Government, what will it mean for small businesses? Blogger Julian Smith explains some key changes.

Are your accounts in order or is it time to find a better way of doing things? Blogger Leighton Jenkins offers these pointers to help you find the best accounting system to suit the needs of your business.

How important is loyalty and leadership when getting a business up and running? In this blog post Michael Derin explores some lessons from history.

Looking for a wider audience for your business? Winning an award that reveals your business is a cut above the rest could be the boost you need, as cyber-security business Stratsec has found.

Thinking of entering the Telstra Small Business awards? Even just putting your entry in can be valuable as you review where you’ve been and where you’d like to go next.

Australian’s are among the most actively engaged users of social media in the world and yet our businesses are way behind in that particular conversation. If you can take the time, this day-long crash course in social media marketing may offer the “how to” you need to catch up.

A NSW teenager has cancelled her 16th birthday party after 200,000 people responded to a Facebook event invitation. What’s the lesson for small businesses?

Despite the tragedy unfolding in Japan following the massive earthquake and tsunami, the Australian share markets are holding firm so far.

A new study shows women are better at leadership behaviours than men. So does this mean women make better bosses or just different bosses?

With the final quarter looming, to make tax time less painful, here’s a helpful list of the kinds of information that are useful for small businesses when preparing a tax return.

You’ve heard about it, you know what it is, but you’re not sure how to approach social media as a promotional tool? Here are some quick insights to set you on the path of social media success.

Have you ever wondered why it takes so long to have your tax return completed each year? Do you confidently know how your business is performing and what its financial position is? Do you suffer from not having accurate and financial information on hand to make important business decisions? If you answered yes to any of these questions then your business may be suffering from a financial disconnect.

Trying to crack the fashion industry and wondering where to start? You can now ask accessories queen Samantha Wills. The jewellery designer is giving fans the chance to post their questions and she’ll answer them via video.

A quick poll by Dynamicbusiness.com.au found many SMEs are already embracing Google Apps including email, calendar, office applications, instant messaging, collaboration and video conferencing. A new offering from Optus and Google may help more SMEs take advantage of the benefits.