Starting off at a young age with not much in her back pocket, Clair Jennifer used hard work, perseverance and determination to turn her love for fashion and clothing into a successful business. “Armed with self-determination and passion, nothing... read more
Sarina Bratton is an entrepreneur by definition – her drive for business success and her hard-work ethic are just two of her many inspiring traits. “Orion Expedition Cruises is the second cruise startup I have created. After a visit... read more
After repealing than 10,000 pieces and 50,000 pages of legislation and regulation as part of the ‘Autumn Repeal Day’ in March, the Australian government is preparing for another round of red tape reduction. The “Spring Repeal Day” aims to... read more
I recently received this article by East Sydney based law firm, The Fold, posted on 23 September this year. It provides an excellent overview of company structures and how to determine what structure best fits your business. When you’re in... read more
Cashflow is often compared to heath; in fact, many experts see cashflow as a key indicator of the overall health of a business. I like to think of cashflow in terms of the circulatory system. In a healthy person,... read more
The biggest sales mistake I see is that people assume that they know things; about the customer; about their product; about what someone else is thinking. Stop it! Don’t assume. If it sounds like I have my hand on... read more
When you’re in start up mode and have a million things to work on and out, it’s easy to be overwhelmed. It helps to maintain a clear focus. I know this is easy advice to give and harder to... read more
Orders are starting to pick up and your clients are as excited about your business as you are. You are running hard but there are only 24 hours in a day. You are starting to see some errors creeping... read more
Click to download the interview Managing Director of the multi-award winning Spencer Group of Companies, Penny Spencer is a successful entrepreneur, a leader in her industry and the founder of a multi-award winning business. Penny recently launched her own... read more
Or could that small piece of paper be your business pitching partner? “Let me give you my business card” When was the last time you went to a conference, seminar or networking event where there wasn’t an exchange of... read more
I recently spoke on the phone to two prospective clients who both wanted the same thing: more customers. They were both planning on sending an email to a list of names they had bought from a list broker. Both... read more
There comes a time for every business owner when they realise one person cannot do everything. This is when you need to find another you. We all know there are some tasks that we are just not good at.... read more
