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I went through the ABN MentorNet program recently and a repeated theme in our mentoring pod was the feeling that we were always behind. We felt like we were always playing catch-up. We talked about time management and prioritising... read more
Do you step out of your comfort zone? When is the last time you took a risk? What would it feel like if you did? According to Margie Warrell, author of Stop Playing Safe: Rethink Risk. Unlock the Power... read more
If you don’t know me by now, I’m a graphic designer by trade. I ran my own small print design agency before moving into web design and, eventually, started Web123. I now manage over 20 people, and my role... read more
Anyone can be a leader, but it takes a certain type of person be a true leader. Lisa Rubinstein, author of True Leadership: The Source of Success, explains that: “A true leader is someone who has found something that... read more
On election night, Tony Abbott declared that Australia was under new management and “once more open for business.” It was a striking line, which played well with the business sector hopeful of an end to the instability and uncertainty... read more
Most people get sales confused with manipulation and conning people to part with their money. Great selling is a world away from that and is really about putting together some simple principles. Basic principles that are very similar to... read more
This morning I completed the Commonwealth Bank’s ‘What kind of entrepreneur are you?‘ quick psychometric test to reveal what type of business owner I am (based on seven possible types identified in the test). The popular online survey has... read more
In a recent interview Brian Tracy, author of Motivation, explains the importance of staff motivation in the workplace. Disturbingly, Tracy believes that the average person only works to 50% of their capabilities due to lack of motivation. According to... read more
There comes a time in any businesswoman’s life when she has to talk money. Some of us handle it really well, but a lot of us cough and splutter our way along; some apologize for it, and a few... read more
Branding, as I wrote in Part 1, is the building block to your business and its marketing. It is built over time with consistency of message and service/products plus delivering on your promises. A business’ brand will – dare... read more
and how could that help you sell? One of my missions in business is finding effective marketing products that won’t break your budget. Postcards are probably the cheapest form of printed marketing you can buy. They can also be... read more
Since the Social Media for Small Business podcast launched in October 2011, the series has seen 50 guests join co-hosts Suzi Dafnis and Cat Matson to provide small businesses with useful tips and strategies for making the most of... read more
