The problem with most of us is that we give credit to our customers but do not enforce the payment terms, for example how many of us have 14 day terms that we allow to reach 30 days before... read more
Twelve months ago (due to the Global Financial Crisis) the Federal Government instructed the Australian Taxation Office to give small businesses a bit of a ‘break’ if they were having trouble paying their Business Activity Statement debts. There are... read more
Professional trainers are a special breed. To do their job competently, they require a broad range of behaviours exceeded perhaps only by versatile actors. What a trainer can do on stage, or in front of a classroom, is based... read more
Professional trainers are a special breed. To do their job competently, they require a broad range of behaviours exceeded perhaps only by versatile actors. What a trainer can do on stage, or in front of a classroom, is based... read more
No matter what your business (online or offline) customers play a key role in your success. No customers equals no business – they are actually what you’re in business for, right? So whatever it is that you’re offering, be... read more
Here are my top 5 tips for using online resources to build a killer list: 1. White paper give-aways Based on the assumption that a business already has a website, it’s commonly thought that sharing a small piece of... read more
Catherine Westwood participated in the Australian Businesswomen’s Network’s MentorNet Program. For more information on mentoring, please click here. The Mentoree: Catherine Westwood Company: Chik Design Why did you become a mentoree? I was in the very early... read more
One item that can be imperative to your success in business is your cost of sales (COS). So can this figure be improved upon? Absolutely, you just need to work with what you have. Your business type will influence... read more
If Financial Ignorance = Bliss, you’ll be Blissfully Broke… Imagine for a moment that you are playing an important game of tennis. It’s the club final and you are the favourite. There is a big crowd and as the... read more
If Financial Ignorance = Bliss, you’ll be Blissfully Broke… Imagine for a moment that you are playing an important game of tennis. It’s the club final and you are the favourite. There is a big crowd and as the... read more
The most important thing you can do if you want to be successful at marketing your small business is to commit to it. Commit to investing in marketing (not just money, but time and attention). “What should I spend... read more
Is coaching simply another modern buzzword or it is something worthwhile and enduring? Looking at the increasing number of individuals and organisations using coaching, is proof that it is an effective tool that is here to stay. Coaching is... read more
