How to build a small business growth plan for 2019
If 2019 is the year for development within your company, it might be time to create a small business growth plan. What do you need to include in one?...
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3 small business productivity hacks for 2019
March 5th, 2019
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With so much to juggle as a small business owner, time is always scarce. Here are three ways you can get more out of your hours in 2019....
Why Australian small businesses are struggling with cash flow
Australian small businesses struggle with cash flow. What are the main causes behind this issue? And what can small businesses do?...
How can small businesses benefit from a strong office culture?
January 14th, 2019
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A positive office culture is more than a bonus. Building a strong one can impact every aspect of your small business, and help its well-being....
4 ways to get your small business off to a strong start
December 20th, 2018
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It's exciting, and overwhelming, beginning a business. Don't get swept up in the chaos - find out how to make sure your business gets off to a strong start....
3 examples of mediation in action helping small businesses
November 5th, 2018
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Disputes can take a heavy toll on small businesses. What are some examples where mediation has helped resolve these disagreements?...
Is real-time data the key to accurate small business performance reporting?
October 26th, 2018
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Small business reporting too often relies on untimely and irrelevant data. Changing your focus to real-time, highly relevant data can be a boon for your business....
The downsides of a cash-only business
October 18th, 2018
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For smaller businesses, running your operations as cash only can sometimes be beneficial. However, there are downsides you should be aware of. What are they?...
3 practices to make your small business more efficient
October 12th, 2018
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Small businesses need to be incredibly efficient to punch above their weight. Here are three tips for boosting your small business's efficiency....
Are open plan offices all they’re cracked up to be?
October 2nd, 2018
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Open plan offices are intended to foster communication, transparency and collaboration. But new research has found that the opposite might be true....
How to communicate with customers using Facebook Messenger
September 28th, 2018
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Facebook Messenger is a great way to connect with your customers in a timely and less-formal fashion. Here's how small businesses can make the most of it....
How to hire great people
September 21st, 2018
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Your employees have a huge impact on the performance of your business. Here's how to hire people who do great work and are great to work with....
How to do a small business SWOT analysis
September 4th, 2018
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Small business owners need to be thinking both about the present and future of their businesses. A SWOT analysis is a useful conceptual tool that can do both....
How to do a small business SWOT analysis
September 4th, 2018
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Small business owners need to be thinking both about the present and future of their businesses. A SWOT analysis is a useful conceptual tool that can do both....
Why removing bottlenecks is key for business success
August 31st, 2018
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According to a theory of management, there will always be bottlenecks in a business process. What does this mean for owners looking to improve efficiency?...
Why breaking for lunch is good for your bottom line
August 7th, 2018
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While it might seem like one of the more trivial elements of your day, a lunch break is actually incredibly important for your performance on the job....
Should you get a valuation for your business?
July 26th, 2018
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Obtaining an independent valuation can be a costly expense, but in certain business situations it can make solid financial sense....
How to prepare for business expansion
July 19th, 2018
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Business expansion is exciting - the horizons for what your business can achieve are growing and new opportunities can come flooding in. It's also a time, however, where sober and meticulous planning and preparation is key to avoiding failure. Here are three things to do...
Does your business have unique IP to protect?
June 6th, 2018
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When you're a small business with limited resources, you might think protecting your inventions and intellectual property is too costly or time consuming. With innovation patents, however, businesses have an option for protecting any innovative steps they make with technology....
How to avoid burnout as a small business owner
June 1st, 2018
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Owning a small business is no easy feat. You work and work and work, and sometimes it all catches up with at once, and you find yourself burnt out. You should do everything you can to avoid a state of burnout - it's bad for...