business

18-09-2015

These days there are more women in leadership roles than ever before, according to the ABS women are starting small businesses at twice the rate of men, and in Australia alone there are almost half a million business owners who are women – and the numbers just keep rising. Not only are women starting businesses, but they’re finding great success too, and showing great leadership skills in the process. So what is it about these women that makes them great leaders?

24-07-2015

Starting your own business is a huge goal to have and perhaps the biggest step toward reaching that goal is the moment when you – finally – quit your job. Quitting to start your own business is a momentous occasion.

14-07-2015

A mobile app is another way for people to engage with your business and lets you make information even more accessible to your target market.

10-06-2015

Buying a new business is a big step, both personally and financially, and like with most business decisions there is some level of risk involved.

20-05-2015

A greenfield gets you all the positives of buying in a franchise: a tested business model, training and lots of support services. The difference is you’ll be building a franchise in a brand new area.

Not all franchise opportunities are created equal and finding the right one can be the difference between a happy future as a franchisee and a miserable one.

20-03-2015

Social Media can be a great tool for business development and LinkedIn is no exception.

Being your own boss is the dream, but you need to invest some quality time in researching the business world: start with these 5 books.

28-01-2015

Running a business often involves worrying about a lot of small day-to-day things. Making sure the wheels are turning smoothly can sometimes be a big job, and when you’re swamped with a long list of daily to-dos it can be difficult to see the ‘big picture’.

Of course getting those daily to-do’s done is vital for the success of our business, but so too is making sure you’re making the best decisions for longterm success. So how can you make sure you’re thinking about the big picture? Here are 4 strategies to keep you on the right track.

21-05-2014

A family run business is a great way to strengthen family bonds and spend more time with your loved ones. In fact, 70% of businesses in Australia are family owned (link fambiz.org.au). But there’s a catch, if you don’t follow a few simple rules and things go sideways at work, the stress can sometimes leech into your family life as well. So how can you ensure that things run smoothly with your family run franchise?