When you first go into business on your own, the idea of having a partner can be very appealing. You dream of having someone to share your goals, challenges, risks, responsibilities and, of course, celebrations with. This can also... read more
You’d be hard pressed to find a business these days that wasn’t dependent on technology in one way or another. From basic word processing functions, email and Internet access, through to business accounting packages like MYOB and QuickBooks, we’re... read more
Over the past 12 months I have undertaken extensive research asking some of Australia”s leading businessmen simply: “What irritates you the most when working with women?” Two points I heard over and over again will not surprise you: They... read more
Emotions affect our working lives much more than we care to admit. You can probably think of many times when your emotions have had a strong influence on your ability to work, think and interact with other people. How... read more
Where did the idea for Glamourpuss originate? I simply couldn’t find anything new that appealed to me. I’d always been a vintage shopper but wanted to have high style things that were shiny and new. I’m such a fan... read more
One of Bondi’s Best Kept Secrets The Fredericks’ run a busy bed and breakfast on the shores of Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Over the Olympic period their Bondi Beach Homestay accommodation has housed many tourists including, to their surprise, some... read more
If there is one skill that has the ability to significantly impact every part of our daily life, it’s the skill of effective listening. Sadly, this isn’t something we are positively taught in school or at home. Yet our... read more
Influence: An invisible or imperceptible action exerted by one thing or person on another; the power of producing effects by invisible means; to modify, affect, sway; to move or impel to (do) something. – Macquarie Dictionary Whether or not... read more
Celebrating the New Year and set-ting new goals go hand in hand. Even though nothing really changes from 31 December 1999 to 1 January 2000, the New Year symbolises a fresh start. Time to reassess the goals you have... read more
MYOB, QuickBooks, Arrow, Sybiz, Attache, ACCPAC, CBA… Did you know that there are more than 100 computer-based accounting systems on the market for small and medium Australian businesses? No wonder it takes so long to find the best accounting... read more
We all know how hard it is to keep track of information in a small business, and the most important information that any business can have is information about its clients. A contact management system does what it says!... read more
What are the habits of networking masters? Robyn Henderson has spent ten years talking and writing about networking. Her fifth book, Masters of Networking ($27.50), sheds light on the styles of highly successful networkers. Robyn”s passion for telling people... read more
