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.”
With the streets of Sydney at a standstill today following the Sydney Harbour Bridge closure for over 2 hours, many small and medium businesses will be assessing their business contingency plans as they calculate the loss of productivity and revenue as staff struggled to make it into the office on time, or at all.
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.
A strategically developed website can be so much more than a marketing brochure – it can make your marketing resources work smarter by achieving a level of efficiency and interactivity not always possible offline.
Why is it that when people first go into business they are reluctant to take on any advice? And then once they are in the thick of the day to day of running a business they are then too busy to ask for help?
It’s said that “first impressions” count the most ― but I’m not so sure that rule always applies in business. In my view, the last experience someone has with your product or service carries more weight. Here’s an example of what I mean…
Unnecessary website obstacles cost businesses millions. Browsers are time-poor and impatient and your competitor is only a click away. Here’s how to say no to a bad design and get the website your customers want to use.
Day to day life running your own business can seem overwhelming – you have vague memories of starting a business to have more control, freedom and flexibility in your life and work. But the reality is that you have never worked harder and seem to have less time than ever before. Days are filled with […]
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