Tag: Expert

The do’s and don’ts of getting into business with family.

Opening up a new franchise isn’t a decision that many take lightly, but just because someone has bought into a business, it doesn’t mean they have the knowledge needed to succeed. As franchisors, our success lies largely in the hands of franchisees, so it’s important to consider how we can help our new leaders reach […]

For this week’s “Let’s Talk…” feature, we asked nearly a dozen thought leaders, including startup founders, to discuss how they celebrate success in their businesses. ‘School-style’ awards, wine and cheese afternoons, a whole-of-company trip to Bali, recognition on social media, hot air ballooning and the sounding of a gong were amongst the celebratory traditions named. […]

Business moves fast these days. But if business is quick, social media is Usain Bolt. One little post spirals out of control and within a few hours, you have a full-on brand crisis. Don’t believe me? Just ask H&M. The fashion retailer recently found itself under fire for an ad that featured a black child […]

To beat the odds in small business, the focus for the first year must absolutely be on revenue creation. Without revenue, you have no business. But how much revenue should you be aiming for? Putting together your budget is the ideal time to define your longer-term vision for the business and ask yourself how big […]

In some ways, running a small business is a lot like being a plate spinner, especially if you’re overseeing several projects. You’ll need excellent coordination and a watchful eye; otherwise you’ll end up with smashed chinaware. As you grow in confidence, you might seek to add more and more plates to the mix. At some point, you’ll require an […]

If you’re a service provider, your positioning is what makes your business different. You are what makes your business different. People buy YOU and refer YOU.

With some $200 billion wiped off superannuation books in the last 12 months, an average of $20,000 per working individual, the industry needs to bounce back from the financial crisis and shareholder empowerment is the key, says Colin Melvin, one of Britain’s leading pension experts. “As a result of this global crisis, pension funds are […]

Today, many SMEs have IT services such as phones and utilities supplied by a third party IT expert. But what will work best for you and what do you need to consider? If you’re an SME owner, the chances are that some form of hosted IT services will be on the menu for your business […]