You may have heard the term Cloud Computing (also called ‘Software-as-a-Service’ or ‘Software on Demand’) and it’s a great way to improve your computing processes and save you time and hassle in your business. If you’ve ever used web... read more
Where are you now? Where do you want to be? How are you going to get there? Would you believe that those three simple questions are amongst the most powerful tools that you’ll ever use as a business owner?... read more
Thanks to HerBusiness advisory board member, Susan Wareham McGrath, who recommend this very cool site – quickanddirtytips .com. Their tagline is ” Fun, friendly, practical advice to help you do things better.” The site offers short, actionable advice in... read more
I don’t think you ever forget the people that made the most difference to your life. In business – it’s been my mentors that will stay with me forever. This week was the fourth anniversary of the death of... read more
A new resource for small business owners facing a life-threatening illness Developed by the Victorian Government, the Illness and Business Management Plan offers practical support to small business owners, in the form of information sheets, checklists, contacts and case... read more
Last year I attended the Global Summit of Women in Vietnam. This year’s conference was in Chile just a couple of weeks ago. The Australian Businesswomen’s Network has been a partner of the summit for many years and today... read more
Recession Proof Your Life is a new book by Lynelle Johnson. I was invited to (and accepted the invitation to) contribute to the chapter called “Preparing Your Business for Tough Times” in which I recount the experience of doing... read more
If you look at Australia’s Top 10 companies you’ll see four banks, two miners, one insurer, one Telco, one supermarket and a hardware chain. Their products aren’t at all glamorous. Australia’s Rich list is the same story – miners,... read more
One of the greatest obstacles to sales is engaging your prospective buyer. For many years I was a reluctant sales person but quickly figured out: No sales. No business! The words you use with a prospect make a big... read more
If you employ staff, it makes sense to understand your obligations. Last week, while in a coffee shop, I picked up a postcard promoting www.wo.gov.au – the site for the Australian Workplace Ombudsman. The site has free templates to... read more
Despite his spin doctors’ trumpeting about parental leave, increased pensions and the other warm and fuzzy feel-goods in yesterday’s Federal Budget, Treasurer Swan finally came clean in his post-Budget address to the National Press Club yesterday. Amongst other dire predictions,... read more
You’ve no doubt heard the highlights of the 2009 Budget brought down last Tuesday. But, what does it mean for your small business? Ask your questions here and we’ll help point you in the right direction to find answers.... read more
