The majority of ABN Members are full time business owners actively growing their businesses In our 2005 survey about three quarters of ABN members were completely self employed, and this result was found again in the 2007 survey. Almost... read more
The most important factors that determine how happy an employee is in her job and how effective and productive she is in it are: Does the person feel that she has the opportunity to do what she does best,... read more
Mission or Vision Statements are familiar to most people in business but surprisingly few small businesses actually use them. The purpose of such a statement is to put your business philosophy or reason for being into a brief, memorable... read more
The Australian Bureau of Statistics tells us that only 20% of businesses will still be running successfully after five years of operation. Furthermore, of that 20%, more than 80% will close down or disappear over the subsequent five years.... read more
In today’s competitive business environment, medium to large corporations are actively engaging in strategic alliances to generate leads, increase their customer base and best utilise resources. It is well worth the effort for small business to explore strategic alliances,... read more
For many businesses, the utilisation of conventional media such as direct mail, television, radio and off-the-page printed advertising, comprises a large part of their marketing efforts. There is no doubt that conventional advertising strategies can be a powerful way... read more
One of the common dilemmas that I’ve noticed during my 12 years of consulting to small business is that some business owners have com-pletely lost sight of why they decided to go into business in the first place! Ten... read more
Women in business face additional challenges to those faced by men. Women often have to find a delicate point of balance between business and family life. This balancing act can result in periods away from the business. The important... read more
Running a small business often means finding ways to cut costs, minimise administration time and create procedures that allow your business to run smoothly so that you can focus on generating business and servicing your clients! Mind Your Own... read more
What would it be worth to you if you could close one door and open another at your new premises without having to do all the work in between? I was speaking with a friend the other day about... read more
One of Bondi’s Best Kept Secrets The Fredericks’ run a busy bed and breakfast on the shores of Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Over the Olympic period their Bondi Beach Homestay accommodation has housed many tourists including, to their surprise, some... read more
The signature on my email currently includes the Albert Einstein quote “Nothing great was ever done alone.” And if you think about some of the people who have done great things – Neil Armstrong, Mother Theresa, Sir Edmund Hilary,... read more
