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To celebrate Breast Cancer Month, we look at how two inspirational Australian businesswomen survived cancer and are now thinking pink.

James Masini, 25 year-old founder and managing director of Hippo Jobs, an online recruitment company for Gen Y, shares the first 12 months of building a business. “We’re only 12 months old but sometimes I feel I have been eating, sleeping and breathing nothing but Hippo for a decade,” says Masini. As Hippo celebrates its […]

The Dynamic Business panel of leading Australian business experts share their top tips for entrepreneurs looking to start up a business. Janine Allis, founder and executive chair, Boost Juice Bars Concentrate on one thing. You can’t be everything to all people. Don’t just try to be better than your competitors, be different. Find the one […]

Creating business plans are essential for any new company but most new ventures still fail despite being supported by a ‘winning’ business plan. So why does this happen and how can you avoid the pitfalls and reduce the risks associated with writing business plans? Whenever anybody has a new idea or initiative, before investment dollars […]

On the eve of his Australia tour, tycoon Donald Trump caught up with Dynamic Business to share his tips on business success. Donald Trump is the archetypal businessman and a self-confessed workaholic. Having recently gained a new wave of popularity thanks to his TV show The Apprentice, his name is never far from the headlines, […]

Starting a business can bring feelings of both adrenalin and fear. There are some important legal aspects that anyone starting up a new business should consider to ensure a successful start up. After seven years of working for somebody else, I recently established my own law firm with a partner. As a business lawyer, I […]

Business revenue is vital to the success of any SME with too much focus on client-service sure to send you broke. These steps will help any SME achieve an effective sales process to benefit all sales staff. Today, probably more than ever, every business owner as well as their sales and service staff are faced […]

For decades, companies have strived to find the most effective ways of promoting their goods and services to potential customers. For the most part that has meant advertising, but no matter how well targeted a traditional advertising campaign is, it will still be wasted on large numbers of people who really aren’t in the market […]

Securing a business loan in the current economic climate has become harder than ever. But what can you do to get the banks on your side? Most business owners have been frustrated at some point by a bank declining their loan application. The chances of being turned down now are even higher, as banks have […]

Fleet management is the nearest thing to a juggling act in a circus, and often far more difficult. Liz Swanton looks at efficient fleet management, and different ways to meet your transport needs while also considering environmental issues and admin efficiency. Fuel efficiency and concern for the environment are hot topics when it comes to […]

Importing can give a business a unique niche at home, and can also be necessary to manufacturing products for export. Adeline Teoh looks at the best import methods, the crucial import set up steps, and where you can find specific answers to particular questions. Importing can be a rewarding way to sell to the Australian […]

Effective leadership is a must for any organisation to survive, however a large number of start-up businesses are not prepared for this role. For effective leadership to exist, managers and leaders must co-exist if a business is going to enjoy ongoing success. James Michael, director of Leadership in Action explains how start-up businesses can have […]

Looking to choose a hosting provider, but not sure where to start? Check out the following tips, so your online business has the facts it needs to choose the right hosting provider. 1. ‘Glocal’ focus. For the majority of business it is important that your support and service is local. Also, if you have overseas […]

Any business owner involved in sending and receiving products relies on an intricate chain of supply. The good news is; some solid programs are in place to create an efficient supply chain and improve reliability. If you’ve been shopping online lately, you may have been using a computer assembled in Taiwan with Irish-built processors and […]

There are many benefits of online banking for SMEs, but don’t rely only on your bank’s online security systems. Here’s a guide to DIY banking protection, so you can bank safely online. While personal banking has largely moved online, many smaller businesses still don’t take up all the advantages of online banking and undertake some […]

Looking to create a successful website that generates hits? Read on to find out about designing a website, and learn how to search engine optimise. Design-intensive websites with loads of content are often seen by business owners as important elements of a successful website. But, according to Fred Schebesta, managing director of Freestyle Media online […]

When it comes to online retail, whether it’s your site consumers are visiting and shopping at, or someone else’s, there are a few proven fundamentals. • First, there’s the look and feel of your site. Does it leave the customer with the feeling you’re a professional outfit with the capacity to back up what you say […]

Do you need to conduct research or looking for demographic data and don’t know where to begin? The 2006 Census Social Atlas Series is the ideal place to start your research, as it includes vast amounts of important information about Australia’s capital cities and selected region centres. The Atlases are cost-effective publications that allow you […]

Public Relations (PR) is a profession we love to hate. It has inspired satirical TV shows and been dismissed as spin, yet it is also the engine driving most successful Australian businesses. At its heart, PR is about communication – getting your message out to the people most likely to respond. And, whether you’re paying […]

Innovation in business is about new ideas, products, services, marketing and distribution methods, but it’s also about the culture of an organisation. Success isn’t just about satisfying a desire in the market but also creating growth for that desire. So, what are the necessary characteristics of a business that will encourage innovation? The Panel: Sonja […]