How do you manage if you need to go away for business, or even a holiday? Is your business set up so that it can run without you, or do all your communication points go unanswered? We use so... read more
What’s involved? From conversations with customers, I have realised many small to medium business owners place little or no importance on having an effective web presence. This really surprised me. My business is online all day, everyday, and if... read more
My 5 year old successfully completed his first ‘join-the-dots’ drawing yesterday. By successful I mean, without any help. I thought he was just colouring in and he came back to me and showed me the dinasaur he’d just created... read more
When Jeanne-Vida Douglas told me she had just about finished writing a business book with her co-author Peter Fritz, I confess I wondered what new angle could possibly be taken on the well-covered subject of running your own business.... read more
Looking for new business? How you pitch yourself and your business makes a big difference to the results you get. This new webinar explores strategies for written and face-to-face business proposals and bids that work. Perfect your business pitch... read more
In recruitment terms we are always discussing the skills versus fit scenario, and which is more important for any particular role or business. Time and time again, businesses agree that you should hire for fit and train for skills.... read more
After creating and selling a successful natural therapies business, Natalie Isaacs saw an urgent need to use her skills and passion as a business woman and communicator to take real and significant action on climate change. Through 1millionwomen.com.au Al... read more
Today’s economic climate demands that companies have a strong brand base in the fierce competition for consumer dollars. Many companies lack a solid brand that stands out from the crowd. Public Relations veteran consultant Craig Badings explores the concept... read more
Do you really want your business to grow? The fact that you’re reading herBusiness Blog suggest you do; however, you’re part of a teeny 6 percent who go online to find information to help improve their business, according to... read more
What makes a good leader? According to Karen Matthews, former CEO of Ella Baché and founder of Inside Out Leadership it takes passionate dreams, a visionary approach and great communication. I’ve known Karen for a number of years and... read more
You meet people at an event, you swap details. You get back to your office and the ‘busy’ work takes over. Most of us don’t have assistants to delegate work to and even if we do, our client work... read more
Humans can’t help but recommend goods and services to others – it’s an instinct wired deep in the brain. In his new book, The Referral Engine, small business guru John Jantsch shows how you can tap into that hardwired... read more
