Franchising is fast becoming one of the most popular ways to do business in Australia. It offers small businesses a way to become established with all the benefits of a larger business. A well ordered and efficiently run franchise... read more
Almost every business owner in Australia has more intellectual property than they currently realise. The good news is that these hidden intellectual property assets can add tens of thousands of dollars to your business’s overall value – immediately. It’s... read more
Thank you to the members who contacted me with their travel tips – I have included your comments in this article! Packing appropriately I read a travel brochure recently that recommended travelling light! The brochure smugly said “The best... read more
As in Successful Business — the Key to Survival is Planning! Travelling on business always sounds glamourous – until you have to do lots of it! Airport lounges, un-air conditioned taxis, airline food, early mornings, late nights, business lunches... read more
Since the last newsletter I have received some great contributions from ABN members. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank them and acknowledge their input into this article. A special thank you to Claire (an ABN member and... read more
How often do you hear people say one of the following; If only I earned more money, then I’d be able to save and buy a house If only we had more staff, then I wouldn’t be working so... read more
“I’ve written you a long letter because I didn’t have time to write you a short one,” Oscar Wilde once quipped. The notorious author and playwright struck right to the heart of the difference between good writing and simply... read more
A true entrepreneur, Gail Austen’s business nous is a natural attribute and she has been creating her own enterprises from the tender age of seven. Gail is also a recognised crusader for the rights of the disadvantaged and disabled.... read more
A Balance Sheet includes: Assets Assets are the positive items that a business owns. Assets include mainly Cash in the Bank, Monies owing from customers (Debtors), Motor Vehicles, Plant & Equipment, and Office Equipment. Assets can be broken up... read more
There is an old adage “everyone has a book in them”. If this is true, are you one of the ones who have done something about it or have you felt constrained by unfounded myths and publishing industry perceptions?... read more
It’s time to dust off your business plan Raising capital is obviously an essential function of any business plan, but a well-prepared plan can provide the business owner many other benefits. It can help her realistically assess her expectations... read more
The Science of getting and being poor requires a lot of steady destructive work. Step 1: Cut all power and communication lines you have with powerful people, if possible bad-mouth them to others and get agreement that they are... read more
