Winning a new contract for your business cements your status as an industry expert, brings in extra money and gives you a boost in confidence. Whether the proposal is submitted in writing, via email or in person, there are... read more
If your small business is prepared to take advantage of the benefits of the NBN, it could be set to boom. In fact, the NBN business plan states that the network is specifically designed to benefit small and medium... read more
Do you know what cloud computing is? The recent Optus Digital survey found that over half of businesses owners didn’t, which is a shame since most businesses are already using cloud-computing services — without even realising it. Importantly for... read more
Unless you live and breathe marketing all day, everyday, there may be some basic marketing tools that just aren’t on your radar. This article explains some practical marketing ideas that you can implement today. Here is my list of... read more
Building this culture, this underlying feeling, buzz, atmosphere, that is so hard to replicate, is integral to building your brand and attracting your ideal customers. Building your small business should start with you. It has to. Understanding you and... read more
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
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
As a MYOB Certified Consultant I come across many businesses that send sales invoices to their customers without the minimum information required to pay them. By not clearly showing payment options, the due date or by not meeting the... read more
At the time of writing this I was at Starbucks in Houston airport, with the infinite variety of humanity swirling around me. I’d just finished spending time with my new marketing contractor, Trish Lambert. We met via the internet.... read more
You may have heard the term Cloud Computing (also called ‘Software-as-a-Service’ or ‘Software on Demand’) and it’s a great way to improve your computing processes and save you time and hassle in your business. If you’ve ever used web... read more
Increasing workloads are forcing people to spend more time in the office, even when the office is at home. This means that many parents are unable to stay involved in their children’s lives as they develop, and are becoming... read more
If you answer your own email, listen to your own phone calls, issue your own refunds, handle your own customer service – you could be killing the growth of your business! A friend once said to me “If you... read more
