When I started my first business, I had no idea what I was doing. Fresh from the pool, with absolutely no experience, I had never had a job, let alone run an entire business- I felt like I was... read more
The end of 2014 is nigh and life for you right now is probably full of parties, shopping and organising how you’re going to spend your down time doing not much at all. I think one of the best... read more
In the busy run-up to end of year, many businesses fail to strategically leverage the Christmas season as a potential branding and sales opportunity. Christmas is a great time to touch base with your clients, business contacts and prospects.... read more
Butterflies in a garden are always a positive sign because they serve a few important roles. First, like bees, they are pollinators. Second, they are an indicator of environmental health. And third, they are a toxin-free form of pest... read more
I think it was Jim Rohn who said “You’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with”. In my experience, it’s true, both in life and in business. As a small business owner you are... read more
Following the ABN’s month of powerful stories and insights from inspiring Australian businesswomen who started their own business, there is no better time to put pen to paper and consider planning an efficacious, profitable and personally satisfying exit from... read more
“Authenticity is the alignment of head, mouth, heart and feet – thinking, saying, feeling and doing the same thing – consistently. This builds trust, and followers love leaders they can trust” Lance Secretan What exactly is an authentic leader?... read more
Has start up month inspired you to start your own business? The Australian government may be able to help. This is an online resource is an initiative that offers simple and convenient access to government information, forms and services.... read more
Shakespeare was right to question – what’s in a name? As it turns out, a name can represent a lot about an entity. Some would say, everything. Choosing the right name for your company or product or service is... read more
Have you caught a taxi lately? By standing on a street corner and flagging one down, I mean. If so, it’s quite likely that, like me, you’ve been subjected to a taxi driver tirade about Uber. If you’re not... read more
Once you have accomplished the tough job of obtaining a client, it would be unwise to let them go. It does not matter what business you are in, a repeat business will not only cost less, but will give... read more
Project management scares most of us, probably because you can’t find a simple definition of what it actually means — instead, it’s shrouded in a fog of technical terms and, ahem, engineering and mining “stuff”. However, project management isn’t... read more
Join award-winning entrepreneur and CEO Suzi Dafnis at the Profitable Business Workshop for Coaches and Consultants on 1 October.
