Having the best product or service, the newsiest, shiniest and most innovative business does not, unfortunately, always give us the edge when it comes to getting clients to take up our offer, comply with our requests and do business... read more
After making the decision to tackle your Recruiting project on your own you are ready to cull your responses. Assuming your advertising has been written well, placed in the right media and targeted the right applicant pool, you should... read more
A recent US survey showed that business owners work an average of 59 hours per week. How many hours a week do you work?<br /> <a href=”http://polldaddy.com/poll/3237638/” mce_href=”http://polldaddy.com/poll/3237638/”>A recent US survey showed that business owners work an average of... read more
I met Jenny Armato online. We were Facebook and Twitter friends long before we met in person when she was visiting Sydney in March. It was the first time we really got to ‘chew the fat’ (or sushi as... read more
I’ve been noticing a worrying trend of late. Despite the economic forecasts of ‘recovery’, the business community seems to be doing it tougher than ever before. I’m noticing in particular, small business owners scrimping and cutting corners – looking... read more
Do you have a mind that just won’t shut off at the end of the day? Do you get into bed and start thinking about your day and all that you have to do tomorrow? A busy mind serves... read more
Take our national poll Do you believe that the Federal Budget brought down in May has benefitted, or will benefit Australian female entrepreneurs and businesswomen? <br /> <a href=”http://polldaddy.com/poll/3215391/” mce_href=”http://polldaddy.com/poll/3215391/”>Do you believe that the Federal Budget brought down in... read more
There is no doubt that the global economic crisis has presented its challenges to both big business and small alike. Keeping our best people motivated and happy is a challenge for any business leader in the best of times... read more
It’s been a week of the budget – through every media outlet including a top trending topic on twitter (globally). Much anticipated, yet the Rudd Government delivered a fairly bland, beige budget. Not much cash-throwing about to try to... read more
As Australia’s peak representative body for female entrepreneurs and women in business, the ABN recently met with the Hon Craig Emerson, Minister for Small Business, Independent Contractors and the Service Economy, to garner his thoughts about the future of... read more
Hopefully you have all of your business paperwork sorted and you’re in the groove of a regular maintenance process each week. Now it’s time to review your results. Potentially a daunting thought, but knowledge is power. If you... read more
What are the obstacles that get in the way of you and your success? In his new book, Why People Fail, Siimon Reynolds has identified 16 obstacles to success and has provided tips and strategies, exercises and processes to... read more
