#Running A Business
To be an entrepreneur or stay in corporate – what’s your personal poison?
Some people have a great idea they want to see through, some could think of nothing worse than going out on their own. Today, the word entrepreneur is the new black and we are talking start-ups all over again. I’ve seen several cycles through my career and worked with my first entrepreneur in my early […]
5 Mistakes that will destroy your business
Running a business takes a lot of hard work. There are many business owners looking for ways to improve their overall business model. Sometimes, it is important to concentrate on the things not to do in business. Many companies are so pressured for profits that they make huge cuts to their business. Although this works […]
6 Things every start-up needs to know about running a business
Behind every start up is an aspiration to do something different. The attraction to do something different attracts fellow travellers all keen to be different and break with the boring services, products and maybe procedures of more established companies. This can be a trap for young players. Behind every successful and exciting company is a […]
When a start-up feels burdensome
Once upon a time you were extremely passionate about your dreams, and you chose to be amongst those who left no stones unturned when it came to shaping your dreams into a reality. Well, great job you did there. But, now what? Are you contemplating your decision of taking this path for you? Have you […]
Learn how to harness the power of online retail
As online retail growth continues to skyrocket, every small business has the chance to make the most of the power of internet sales. This free webinar will show you how.
Why Christmas isn’t the time to slow down
For many SMBs, Christmas is the time to put the business and the marketing of the business on hiatus. But in reality, slowing down the natural momentum of the markets, simply because it’s the holiday season, is a very dangerous attitude.
5 lessons from the race that stops a nation
Tomorrow is Melbourne Cup Day here in Australia, and it’s a big deal. The entire nation stops what it’s doing for four minutes to watch this great race, and businesses begin leveraging off this event weeks in advance. So what can organisations learn from the Cup? Here are 5 key lessons.
The secret to business longevity
You only have to look at business failure rates to appreciate how tough it is keep a venture alive and profitable in today’s environment, but this is something two entrepreneurial mums have done successfully for the past 20 years. Here’s their impressive story.
What eCommerce means for international opportunities
The world is flattening and borders are blurring: eCommerce has revolutionised the world of retail, opening new channels and opportunities for retailers of all sizes. Here’s what this ever-growing global marketplace could mean for your business.
How McGuigan’s is perfecting the plonk
When wine runs through the family veins, it’s not surprising that a brand like McGuigan’s Wines is achieving spectacular international success. So, other than a good grape, what makes a wine the best drinkable drop here and overseas?
The consultant who couldn’t speak for a year
Loren Downing has faced more as a small business owner than most. After discovering tumours in her lungs and on her voicebox, the consultant couldn’t speak for a year. Despite this inauspicious start, Downing has created a successful consultancy for small business.
3 ways thinking creatively can help your business
Changing the way you think can help you to approach old problems in new ways and be more innovative and customer-centric than your competitors. ‘Design Thinking’ is a different way of thinking that draws on the creative and intuitive as well as the analytical and rational mind.
The secret trouble with selling your business
It sounds crazy, but selling your start-up for a tidy sum won’t necessarily make you ecstatic. In fact, entrepreneurs often experience post-sale blues.
Procurement and its credibility in the boardroom
The movement in Australian organisations to deliver “more for less” and reduce risk is really starting to register on the radar within boardrooms.
How the virtual world can help you run a better business
Faster online access, smarter technology, flexibility, lower overheads and improved work/life balance – these are the attractions that are shifting the dynamics of business into the virtual world.
From market stall to coveted children’s label
When Alex Riggs first decided to sell clothes at a market stall, it was simply a small side venture while she was at university. She now runs Oobi Baby, one of the most coveted children’s clothing labels in the country, and is sharing some important lessons learned along the way.
3 habits of highly unsuccessful businesses
We mostly hear about what great businesses do well. But there are lessons to be learned from the traits that keep many businesses from reaching their potential.
Best way to bounce back from a mistake
So you messed up. Psychologists have worked out a game plan for exactly what you should do next.
Spring clean your finances in 6 steps
As anyone running a business will know, it’s all too easy to slip into bad habits when it comes to financial management. So, just as you’d spring clean your house, September is also the time to revisit your finances.
How to crowdsource anything
The next time you need to get something done, you might want to try appealing to the masses for some help.
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.
Turning the home office into an efficient, workable space
As flexible working becomes less of a privilege and more of an expectation, it’s vital the home office space is set up to allow employees to work as efficiently and effectively as they would in the workplace.
Business sentiment continues its downhill side: Survey
Confidence in the small business sector is continuing to wane, according to the latest NAB Quarterly Business Survey, as the global economic climate remains unstable and the prospect of new local taxes sit on the horizon.
Most important question in business
One simple question can determine whether your company will succeed or fail. Make sure you ask it constantly.