#Networking
Let’s Talk: The art of building lasting business relationships
We explore essential networking strategies that can help business owners connect with the right people
Networking with the enemy: why LinkedIn connection requests should be handled with care
How to do LinkedIn correctly.
How to get the most out of a networking event
8 steps to make networking easy.
CIOs dissatisfied with the size of the IT talent pool produced by Australia’s education system
Tertiary educators are struggling to keep up with demand from Australian CIOs for qualified IT professionals, according to research commissioned by specialist recruiter Robert Half. The survey of 160 CIOs and CTOs from companies across Australia found the education system is only able to satisfy 3% of technology leaders when it comes to their demands of the […]
Embracing social media is a marathon, not a sprint: seven tips to get your business started
While many small businesses have taken their time to embrace social media platforms, it’s now obvious that the strengths far outweigh the weaknesses. Social media allows you to build a sense of community around your own brand. The key is not to see it as a promotional tool but as a relationship building opportunity. Social […]
Steve Baxter reveals how he saved his first start-up, SE Net, $700k networking interstate
In my first business, SE Net, I balked at going to industry conferences interstate. They were expensive, there was no airline competition – Adelaide-Sydney on special was $700 return and you HAD to stay a Saturday night due to local tourist board subsidies! And in general, whilst I had a hand in helping the local Internet […]
Female entrepreneurs continue to face an uphill struggle launching tech startups
Supporting female entrepreneurs means physically breaking the glass ceiling with a jackhammer, not just talking about it, writes Christie Whitehill, founder of the Tech Ready Program. Female entrepreneurs are fighting back. Over the last 10 years and more, the global economy combined with the progress of technology has fostered an extremely healthy environment for entrepreneurs […]
Acting like everyone else gets you nowhere
We are living through a time of unprecedented change in the way we do just about everything. The demands of the modern business world mean people have to constantly adapt while being consistent with their values. Success is becoming less about knowledge or experience and more about how we act as people. This includes how […]
Five Traits of Successful Business Owners
When it comes to measuring success, everyone has their own metrics. In business, however, high achievers possess the same characteristics. Creativity, flexibility, forward-thinking, self-motivation, organisational skills and a willingness to take risks are all essential for business owners. Here are some other traits you should seek to embody as you drive your business to greatness: […]
A fresh outlook, a second opinion, a critical friend: the case for business consultants
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 […]
No entrepreneur is an island… but escaping to one could help your business
So, you’ve decided it’s time to innovate and level-up your business. You’ll need to brainstorm but confining yourself to a stuffy office cubicle is unlikely to produce that vital ‘aha’ moment. As Sydney-based entrepreneur Chris Dutton explains, sometimes you need to escape your usual work habitat (think somewhere exotic), rub shoulders with your peers and […]
How your personal brand will make or break your business
If you are a leader – or an expert in your field, whether you like it or not, you are Captain of your personal brand. Do you buy from people you don’t like? Do you return to places where an individual has shown you bad service? Have you been in a business meeting where a […]
Introducing the Tinder for finance professionals
Networking: the single most powerful marketing tactic to accelerate and sustain success for any individual or organisation. The new-to-industry finance broker, Edwena Dixon tried to network, but to no avail. And there were a number of problems. In her experience, non-industry specific networking groups were ineffective and industry-specific initiatives were often just “old boys’ clubs, […]
“We knew we were on to something:” The transpacific partnership closing the gender gap in entrepreneurship
Isolation, lack of mentoring and lack of access to professional advice and services are some of the many challenges women face in business today. The 2014 Dell Gender-GEDI Report, a 30-country analysis of the conditions that foster female entrepreneurship found that globally, women and men are not on a level playing field in terms of […]
Paying it forward with Cub Network
Daniel Hakim feels fortunate to have had a wealth of opportunities and experiences through a personal network of family and friends. He understands how enriching it is for any professional to be surrounded by the right support, knowledge and resources to accomplish their ambitions. From here came his simple, yet unique idea for Cub Network. […]
9 Tips on networking: The why and the how
When it comes to running a business, many people don’t like the networking aspect. It takes a lot of effort and can be difficult or uncomfortable. It’s easy to think that a good product or business idea is all you need to get started. I’m a big proponent of networking as it’s had a huge […]
7 laws to master networking
Dr John Demartini shares how to create more business leads than you could ever follow up on, by mastering the art of networking.
Value exchange: the rapid growth of the intellectual transaction and skills as currency
Competition is no longer linear. The ‘unknown unknowns’ are waiting around every corner. Every industry, every sector, is suffering from the competitor they didn’t realize they had.
How much food do I need for a buffet? 5 tips for getting the quantity right at your next function
For many the task of organising an event can seem extremely stressful and daunting, but with the right tools the process can actually be a very exciting one.
Old-school marketing can still do wonders for you
While it is true online marketing is a great leveler and a great opportunity for small business owners, the fact is old-school marketing can still work wonders.
Putting on networking events
Hosting a networking event is not only a way to promote your own business or brand but it is also a method of connecting with others and building potential partnerships for the future.
Workplace productivity: 5 of the hottest trends in Aussie offices for 2015
Those tedious nine-to-five working hours, brick-like office equipment and endless piles of paper are now confined to the archives of history.
How to be a leader in the game of networking and building relationships
Speak to the movers and shakers of the business world and they’ll all tell you the same thing: networking is the key to success. If you want to take your business to the next level, it’s essential that you know how to build and leverage both new and existing relationships.
Angel investing in tech startups, “get amongst it”
A veteran of the tech startup scene in Australia, Ian Gardiner is the founder of Innovation Bay, a not-for-profit group which aims to grow the technology investment sector through education and networking events.