#Business Success
Entrepreneur tips for scaling your online business
Amy McWaters is the COO of The Hamper Emporium and is responsible for the day-to-day operations and logistics of the company, while ensuring customer satisfaction. On top of that, she is also the COO of SOL Group Australia, Australia’s leading online gifting company. Amy draws on her expertise and experience to share her insights for scaling […]
Why employee engagement is crucial
“At the end of the day people won’t remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel” ― Maya Angelou A well-known entrepreneur once said to me, “If a business owner can’t keep the members of their family happy and engaged at home, how can they expect to keep their employees happy […]
5 reasons businesses fail & how to avoid it
Too often we hear of businesses going bankrupt and startups closing their doors because times are tough. Over 50% of small businesses fail in the first year and 95% fail within the first five years. But why is that? And more importantly what can you do to avoid this happening to you? The following 5 […]
A story rarely told: Some start-ups refute alarming failure statistics and exceed expectations
Small business failure rates are alarming – or so we are told. Along every avenue of research an enthusiastic entrepreneur will take, their spark, at some point, will be doused by bold assertions: “8 Out of 10 entrepreneurs who start businesses fail within the first 18 months” (www.forbes.com). For anyone in the throes of a […]
8 Tips for creating a happy and flourishing small business workplace
Every small business owner knows that their most valuable asset is their employees, and managing them effectively is paramount to the success of the business. What are you currently doing to ensure that each of your workers is playing their A-game and performing to the best of their ability? According to Gallup’s 2013 ‘State of […]
Face your fear of failure and overcome it
It’s inevitable: we’re all going to fail at something. Unfortunately, for many people this failure evolves into a fear of trying. Here’s how not to let fear get the better of you.
How to shift into your winning zone
Entrepreneurs, to find your winning zone (and stay there), you need to get your emotional state right from the get-go. Here are four straightforward tips for how to make it happen.
Don’t forget to celebrate your wins
It’s easy to get so caught up in the running of a business that you forget to celebrate the important milestones reached along the way. Use these simple tips to celebrate your achievements, and those of your team – your business culture will thank you.
6 ways to set goals like an Olympian
Not everyone can be an Olympic champion, but we can all learn from the athletes who are. Success in business is the same as success in sport, and it comes down to setting goals that will pave the way to achieving a personal best. Here’s how to make it happen.
Four ways to find your winning zone
So you’re primed, hungry and ready for your big success. Is it really as easy as having blind faith and loads of energy, or is there more to achieving success? Here’s how to get into your winning zone.
Most important question in business
One simple question can determine whether your company will succeed or fail. Make sure you ask it constantly.
Eight tips to turn your business into a match-winner
A simple soccer game can train you to run a business effectively. Not convinced? To win at soccer, you need purpose, direction, strategy, team, performance, crowd support, satisfaction, results and much continual learning. The same goes in business, so here are eight ways to turn your organisation into a match-winner.
Three simple financial tools to help track business success
Financial dashboards are a popular way for small business owners to track their growth without hiring a pricey business consultant.
Nine beliefs of truly successful people
The most successful people in business approach their work differently than most. See how they think – and why it works.
Four-step formula for guaranteed success
This amazingly simple formula drives virtually every successful business. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs and investors lose sight of these basic principles.
Why SMBs and entrepreneurs are the foundation of Aussie business
It can be tough going to run your own business, so budding entrepreneurs and SMB owners should look to the success of others for inspiration. Here, Lenovo’s Sara Palmieri looks at what you can learn from the founders and entrepreneurs behind Edible Blooms, Shoes of Prey and Crust Pizza.
Using annual accounts to critique your business
SMEs need to make better use of their year-end account management figures, as annual accounts act as the most honest critic of a business’ success.
Did you know 80% of businesses don’t fail in the first year?
Rhondalynn Korolak blogs about how many businesses REALLY fail in their first year. “I searched the internet and couldn’t find confirmation of any study that was done to back-up this statistic by a reputable or well-known bureau. What I did in fact find was some evidence to the contrary.”
Utilise an effective and cheap sales tool: e-Marketing
Creating an e-Marketing campaign is simple and painless, and if used responsibly and effectively it can launch your company towards growth and success.
Customer-oriented businesses named as WA Telstra Business Awards finalists
Analysis of the 14 leading Western Australian businesses named as finalists in the 2011 Telstra Business Awards shows high customer service levels sit at the core of their business success.
Celebrate and recognise this EOFY
MYOB’s Julian Smith blogs about the importance of giving yourself a pat on the back this EOFY. “For some of you self-recognition is rare, you’re so busy doing the day to day work that it’s easy to miss. I encourage you to recognise the hard work and determination that you have put in to your business, what you have achieved and the contribution you make to your local business community.”
The crash you can’t stop
So on Saturday, I was heading to a lunch date when I was cleaned up on the driver’s side by a bloke coming out of a car park into traffic. He just didn’t see me. But I saw him. Oh man did I see him. In what seemed like a split second before he cleaned me, up I saw him coming and there was nothing I could do to stop it.
Develop an entrepreneurial mindset for business success
As the creator and producer of a television series on business success, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to interview over 120 of Australia’s leading entrepreneurs.
New workshop for women entrepreneurs
Forget networking and business card exchanges. Brisbane businesswomen are aiming for wealth, business success, personal fulfillment and contribution, says business leadership expert Mia Munro. She cites a global entrepreneur research study that found the number of female entrepreneurs increased from 48 percent to 71 percent in 2008. Her organisation, Entrepreneurial Women in Action (EW), is […]