Media interviews are a great opportunity to gain third-party endorsement for your business in the form of a print or online article, but it’s vital you go into the interview prepared or you could end up doing more damage than good. Here’s some expert tips to get you prepared for the big day.
The ever-increasing importance of ‘traditional’ websites, social media and information technology means a whole new skill set is required to stay on top of developments affecting your business. From Twitter to RSS, newsgroups to Google Alerts, a brave new world of information gathering options exists to make sure you never get left out of the loop.
A good strategy is the foundation of any successful business, but getting that strategy ingrained in your staff’s minds is easier said than done. Better yet – why not include your staff within the strategy development process? They could very well have insights and ideas that strengthen what you have in mind.
The perceived security of joining a franchise system tempts many potential and existing business owners, especially during times of economic uncertainty. So, is now the right time to buy a franchise or is it best to fly your independent flag?
Do small to medium businesses with a website really enjoy greater revenue than those without? Yes, and here are the figures that prove it.
Planning ahead to exit your business should start from day one, to ensure you build a valuable and saleable asset. There are many important aspects of succession planning, so start ticking these off your list now.
We’re obsessed with interest rates in Australia, keeping a keen eye on RBA decisions and subsequent reactions from lenders. But just what’s going on with rates at the moment? MYOB’s Kristy Sheppard explains…
With redundancies hitting the headlines, no doubt some are considering taking their career into their own hands by starting a business. But how do you know if you’ve got what it takes to make the leap into entrepreneurship?
With over 1,000 franchise systems in Australia, it can be tricky to figure out which will be a winner. Kristy Sheppard has some advice for choosing the franchise that’s right for you.
How’s your business development plan for 2012 coming along? Kristy Sheppard blogs about benchmarking your plan against that of other SMBs.
“It’s interesting to see that only 24 percent of business owners plan to increase their staff pay this year. I wonder what kind of staff retention strategies will come into play for those who take this path?”
