Click here to download this episode. It is possible to build a business around doing something you love. In fact, new media has opened opportunities to reach more neatly defined audiences and establish authority in a chosen field,... read more
Do you have a business plan or are you running a business without a clear direction of where you are going? Every day I come across small businesses that don’t have a business plan. And, I find this fact... read more
At this time of year, if you are anything like me, you are bombarded with advertising for detox plans, amazing weight loss diets, “find-yourself” retreats and “can’t fail” fitness programs. They are in my inbox, on my Facebook page,... read more
Our friends at the Walt Disney Studios have offered us tickets to Saving Mr Banks starring two-time Academy Award-winner Emma Thompson and fellow double Oscar-winner Tom Hanks. The film has been inspired by the extraordinary, untold backstory of how... read more
The most extraordinary leaders I have had the privilege of working with all have one thing in common: they consider multiple perspectives when under pressure. Instead of reacting to the pressure, they stick to core principles and values which... read more
By now you’re probably well into your new-year work routine The silly season has come to an end, and it’s time to think about how you’ll get better business results this year than you did last year. But,... read more
Click here to download this episode. In a world where social media and online platforms are redefining how companies approach advertising, business author Paul Rand explores one of the oldest strategies in the book: Word of mouth –... read more
Here are some simple steps to disaster free proofreading We’ve just enjoyed 2 weeks in Vietnam over Christmas/New Year, and had loads of fun finding typos and mangled English on signage, menus and brochures. It’s all part of the... read more
The recruitment process in small business can be a time-consuming process. After the task of outlining job descriptions within your business, Kristy-Lee Billet of Footprint Recruitment suggests that the next step is to identify the relevant avenues to find... read more
This week the Australian Businesswomen’s Network announced that it will renew its support of the not-for-profit sector for 2014 through the provision of scholarships to its business training programs. These scholarships will be offered through the Australian Scholarships Foundation.... read more
Are you ready to engage more powerfully with social media in the New Year? Businesses can take many shapes and sizes; from a small eCommerce website to an international finance company or a national NGO. However, there are some... read more
When it comes to social media, are you just trying stuff out and hoping it sticks? Have you signed up to a variety of different social media platforms? (The top five social media platforms are still Facebook, YouTube, Twitter,... read more
