I’ve been ‘in business’ for fifteen years now and during those years I have learned a lot!!! I’ve learned the fact from fiction when it comes to running your own business and I can now see the fine distinctions... read more
When we are stuck it’s often tempting to throw more of everything we have at the problem. More time, resources, cash, ideas and as many small business owners will attest, often this does nothing but create a bigger whirlygig... read more
Originally a social worker, Annie Crawford founded charity organisation Can Too six years ago. Can Too encourages people to break through fears and limiting beliefs by taking on physical challenges as part of an engaging, highly motivating team experience... read more
Rebecca Wallace is the Managing Director of Launch Recruitment. Her multi-million dollar business is a multi-award winning organisation in a very competitive industry. In this interview Rebecca Wallace tells how she maintained good business in the recruitment industry’s tough... read more
1.Assess your current position – do a cashflow forecast If you don’t know how to do a cashflow forecast, ask your bookkeeper or accountant to set one up for your business. Itemise all your expected expenses over the next... read more
National – 20 October Increasing your visibility is a key goal for many business owners. It’s been said that who knows you is more important than who you know. So, how do you increase your visibility while maintaining your... read more
The subject of organisational resilience and business continuity is not my area of expertise but through my executive coaching clients and colleagues I have learned some of the jargon and theory behind it. You may have heard of business... read more
I asked a group of managers today how they would describe ‘resilience’. Their respose was ‘how you bounce back’. We then proceeded to have a conversation about maintaining one’s resilience in times of change and stress. I know from... read more
Spending the time to recruit properly is vital to the long term success of your business. The right staff will enhance your business and the wrong staff can cause irreparable damage to your reputation and productivity. Recruiting staff will... read more
I am a fan of affiliate marketing but in my experience many business owners are a little bewildered at how it can work for their business. There are two sides to affiliate marketing, firstly you can drive sales and... read more
Do you cringe every time you hear the words ‘What makes you different?’ Do you think ‘Oh no. I still have no idea what my niche is’? Do the words ‘Unique Selling Proposition’ and ‘Point of Difference’ make you... read more
I believe all organisations benefit from a mix of generations making up their workforce but it could be argued that the older worker (boomer) is needed more than ever. Their experience and wealth of knowledge provides; a transference of... read more
