I’ve got some bad news… Studies in over 35 developed countries have shown that women have become more stressed and less happy despite securing greater opportunity, greater achievement, greater influence, more free time and more money over the past... read more
Australia’s first ever paid parental leave (PPL) scheme was passed by Parliament yesterday. Australia was one of only two OECD countries (USA was the other) which did not have a comprehensive PPL scheme. What the PPL covers: The PPL will... read more
So it’s nearly end of financial year and you start to think, goodness I need to set a budget for next year. But, where to start? It’s quite easy really. The basic template you start with is your current... read more
Here is the latest question from the Ask a Mentor series. Question “How can I manage my businesses finances more effectively (and economically)?” Answer: Now that’s a loaded question. This really comes down to how much or how little... read more
Today I’ve caught a yellow taxi across the Brooklyn Bridge, stood under the neon lights of Times Square and watched the taping of a TV show — that’s right, I’m in New York, and on the final leg of... read more
Twelve months ago (due to the Global Financial Crisis) the Federal Government instructed the Australian Taxation Office to give small businesses a bit of a ‘break’ if they were having trouble paying their Business Activity Statement debts. There are... read more
Have you ever walked into a recruitment process unclear, unfocused or under resourced? As a result you hired quickly, and not necessarily strategically, thoroughly or accurately? Did you think to yourself at the time ‘if it doesn’t work out,... read more
The latest question from the Ask a Mentor series comes from Ana Lucia Novak. Question: “What habits should a new business owner form, such as how to manage operations, finances, marketing, networking, and competitors?” Answer: The answer to this... read more
Often my clients tell me they simply cannot get started on their business plan. Their minds go blank at the site of a new piece of paper. When you need to write or update your business plan a good... read more
This week I had the opportunity to be part of a panel on social media at the CEBIT conference in Sydney. It’s a privilege and honour to be invited to address a smart group of businesspeople and one that... read more
This week I had the opportunity to be part of a panel on social media at the CEBIT conference in Sydney. It’s a privilege and honour to be invited to address a smart group of businesspeople and one that... read more
I’ve been noticing a worrying trend of late. Despite the economic forecasts of ‘recovery’, the business community seems to be doing it tougher than ever before. I’m noticing in particular, small business owners scrimping and cutting corners – looking... read more
Join award-winning entrepreneur and CEO Suzi Dafnis at the Profitable Business Workshop for Coaches and Consultants on 1 October.
