A Franchisor is a unique individual. Starting out as a business owner, a Franchisor will hit a steep learning curve that would leave most business owners breathless. It is so much more than just creating another business, it is... read more
Australian businesses will soon be obliged to disclose any data breaches thanks to a new bill passed by Parliament. It is a welcomed change for many technology industry groups, but some businesses fear the implications of the added obligations... read more
As business owners will attest, achieving positive cash flow is no pure chance. You will have to work at it which involves analyzing your cash inflows and outflows. Knowing that your profit and loss report for that month does... read more
With the end of the financial year fast approaching, now is a good time to take stock of which marketing activities are driving your company in the direction you want to go. Being a SME owner means that there... read more
Businesses run by mothers is one of the fastest-growing segments. Technology and social media has created opportunities never seen before for women to run a business and raise their family at the same time, and microfinancing research shows that... read more
We all have excuses as to why things didn’t work out how we’d planned in our business — the economy, lack of experience, not the right time, the wrong idea, the wrong market, staffing issues, a sick pet or... read more
At the risk of sounding like an insurance commercial, have you thought about what would happen to your business if you weren’t there? In this case, I’m not talking about your permanent disappearance, rather what would happen if you... read more
Over the years I have run my own solo small business, I’ve worked for large corporations and I’ve built a family business that sits somewhere in between. What I have observed along the way is that larger businesses have... read more
So you’ve got a business and it’s successful. You’ve grown it, nurtured it and even loved it. You’ve been through the ups and the downs and your learning curve was seriously steep. You understand what it takes to grow... read more
Looking for an article that explains to a tenant the benefits is including options to renew in a commercial or retail leasing arrangement. It should also remind them that the terms of their lease are negotiable before they sign... read more
Starting a small business is a risk itself, however, it takes even more risk-taking to grow that business. Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg hit the nail on the head when he said: “The biggest risk is not taking any risk.”... read more
Starting a business from scratch is no easy feat, as it requires many years of effort and persistence. Therefore, what is useful when getting started is to be surrounded by people who have prior business experience and advice that... read more
