For many businesses, June is often a time that focuses largely on the tasks necessary for the EOFY, sometimes to the detriment of the bigger picture. But it doesn’t need to be that way. So where do we begin?... read more
Now is as good a time as any to undertake these important “good business housekeeping” activities. Change your passwords. Create new passwords on critical or sensitive applications/accounts/systems. Passwords provide the first line of defence against unauthorised access to your... read more
With the end of financial year looming, we thought it is timely to remind you of the recent changes for small business announced in this year’s Federal Budget. Accelerated depreciation All small businesses are now eligible for an immediate... read more
Hooray, it’s the end of the financial year! Not as excited as me? Well, here are my thoughts on how to make 30 June less stressful: 1. Get a bookkeeper. A good bookkeeper is an invaluable business tool. You... read more
We have all seen “A Christmas Carol.” And if you have not, I strongly recommend watching it; but this time, view it as the lead driver for your business future success rather than the feel-good Christmas movie. Often in business,... read more
Do you struggle to follow up with people even though you know you can help them? No one wants to feel like they are being pushy and a pesky caller. Here are 3 steps to bring you sales follow-up success... read more
There is a saying that an arrow can only be shot forward by pulling it backwards. Likewise, your business can only propel forward if you take the time to pull back and look at the year past. We are... read more
We have all seen “A Christmas Carol.” And if you have not, I strongly recommend watching it; but this time, view it as the lead driver for your business future success rather than the feel-good Christmas movie. Often in business,... read more
Getting a logo designed for your company can be a difficult and costly task. Here are 8 money saving tips for getting your logo designed right the first time. Save money, time and frustration with a logo that will... read more
Last week I attended a business breakfast in Melbourne Town Hall organised by the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance and Beyond Blue. It was the last event in an 18-month long, Australia-wide roadshow to introduce the Heads Up initiative headsup.org.au,... read more
Suddenly we’re all meant to be online communications experts: to have a social media profile, to blog prolifically and — not just keep up with the zeitgeist – to drive it as well. But before you can do that,... read more
Suddenly we’re all meant to be online communications experts: to have a social media profile, to blog prolifically and — not just keep up with the zeitgeist – to drive it as well. But before you can do that,... read more
