How the world’s best companies use technology to forge successful new paths The world’s most successful businesses are harnessing the power of technology. Regardless of the size of your business, you too can use all the cool technology tools... read more
Click to download this episode. Kris Lloyd of Woodside Cheese Wrights discusses the growth of her artisan cheese company, and what she refers to as “meaningful growth”. She states meaningful growth not in revenue or profit growth, but in... read more
Market Analysis is an important indicator of how well a business is doing in the marketplace compared to its competitors. A Market Analysis can be used to identify the potential of your business by ascertaining: Size of the... read more
I suspect that this is a subject rarely discussed publicly amongst fellow business owners for fear of ‘loss of face’. Other reasons include client security breaches and reputation, but I can tell you that at least 10% of my... read more
In small business, every dollar in the door counts. But, if you don’t have a solid understanding of your finances you won’t know when to spend, when to conserve, or how your investment of time and great effort is being... read more
Often, busy business owners forget to reassess their work priorities. When you don’t put ‘first things first’ you can end up with high levels of stress, an unproductive workplace and bad time management. The solution? Find simple ways to... read more
Click to download the m4a file Catriona Wallace of Fifth Quadrant believes that it is currently an “interesting time in business.” In a recent interview on the herBusiness podcast, Catriona explained that businesses have come to realise that “it... read more
The competitor analysis simply looks at what your business’ competitors are doing in the marketplace. More specifically, an analysis provides insight into how the activities of competing businesses on your radar compare to your own business activities. This offers... read more
It never ceases to amaze me how often I hear of non-performing employees in SMEs and also the level of frustration and angst this causes you, the business owner. The even more surprising aspect is when I ask you... read more
If you have written a business plan for your business, how often do you look at it? A business plan’s first purpose is to act as a road map for your business. It acts as a framework through which... read more
Do you have the right skill set to grow your business and see a good return on your time and effort? Our online courses provide the fundamental training important to growing a business and address five essential areas of... read more
Never do business with friends they say. In my experience, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t. We all know of instances when things have gone bad, and the same can be said for supplier and contractor relationships that... read more
