Tag: Business Advice

Stratsec was launched in its founders spare bedroom, based on a vision to change information and communication technology security in Australia. Since then, the business has overcome a number of challenges to grow into the most-recognised cyber-security firms in the country – an achievement recognised when Stratsec won 2010 Telstra Business of the Year. Here, head of delivery and operations Peter Lilley shares his tips for surviving business setbacks.

Growth can be a thorny topic. If it’s not planned for it can leave you reeling and unable to keep up. But planning for growth isn’t always possible. Sometimes it just, well, happens! Here, a range of experts share their tips on growing your small business.

Reflections from Sara Blakely, Pete Cashmore, and Bert Jacobs on what they remember most about dad’s influence.

It’s vital small business owners find ways to get a helpful second opinion, Rick Mapperson blogs.

“One of the greatest lessons I have learned in the 20 years of running my own business is to never hesitate to get a second opinion. Just because we may be experts in our chosen field of business, it does not mean that we are competent or have expertise across all aspects of our business.”

Small business owners are seeking more cashflow advice than any other business assistance, according to an American Express study.

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

If you don’t have a website for your small business then perhaps Facebook is a good alternative. Here’s are some tips for business owners, including a step by step, top-level look at how to create a page for your business.

Whether you’re running an established business or looking to start a brand new business getting the right advice is key to operating a successful venture. In Australia, small business owners have some high quality, inexpensive sources of advice and information that can help.

When you’re running a small business it’s vital to manage your fixed costs. Staff costs are possibly the biggest one. You want to pay fairly but not through the nose for your people, but how do you know what your staff are really worth? Digital tools such as the salary checker app for iPhones may help.

In times of economic uncertainty, businesses are looking for advice on how to survive the downturn. We asked our expert panel the best piece of business advice they had ever been given. Sharon Williams, MD, Taurus Marketing www.taurusmarketing.com.au A business mentor, Murray Baker of SmartOpinion, told me early on when I founded my business, that […]