Business risks have never been higher. So how do you protect your assets and your organisation against the risks that come its way? Here are some ways you can bulletproof your business. Be ready to adapt Be prepared to... read more
The Australian Businesswomen’s Network often talks about the value of mentors – and in this article, as your Independent LinkedIn Specialist, I will mentor you through the top 20 LinkedIn Techniques for Businesswomen. 1. Stay on purpose Everything you... read more
Many business owners groan when I mention the word ‘systems’. It’s amazing how many small businesses don’t have systems in place. They fly by the seat of their pants, managing their business in an ad hoc or even a... read more
Marketing doesn't always have to be expensive. There are lots of ways to market your business that needn’t cost the earth. It’s always more effective when it’s strategically done, very targeted and, where possible, underpinned by solid insight into... read more
I know you’re not supposed to talk about politics in polite conversation and since I know only a little about lots of sports I probably shouldn’t talk about that too much either, however I think the sporting and political... read more
There is no doubt that two (or many) heads are better than one when it comes to tackling a business project. Teaming up with others in a partnership or joint venture can provide the skills, enthusiasm, resources and capital... read more
Popular Vietnamese tuckshop business, MissChu, was placed into voluntary administration last month. The founder and creative director of MissChu, Nahji Chu, also known as The Queen of Rice Paper Rolls, started MissChu as a catering business in 2007 which... read more
Would paying your staff in equity, rather than a salary, during your start-up phase help you meet your business goals? Would providing staff a mix of salary and equity allow you to hire more employees during start-up phase? Employee... read more
It doesn’t matter what size your business is, whether you are going it alone or are managing a decent sized team, leadership will play a significant role in your success. I have spoken to a number of solo operators... read more
This is the second part of our series on ten easy mistakes small businesses are making. There are a number of common and costly mistakes that employers make – but they can easily be prevented. Are you making any... read more
Six hot tips for better exhibiting Trade shows are very tempting. The idea of presenting your business to a large number of people in one place is seductive, and they can produce really worthwhile results. Unfortunately the sad truth... read more
If you’re like most SME owners, chances are you ended 2014 in a mad panic, trying to get projects closed off before the summer break. Things that hadn’t been actioned all year suddenly became urgent … or fell off... read more
Join award-winning entrepreneur and CEO Suzi Dafnis at the Profitable Business Workshop for Coaches and Consultants on 1 October.
