OPINIONS & ADVICE
How to learn the art of avoiding slow paying customers (and getting paid on...
The issue of unpaid invoices is one that’s familiar to every business owner. While most businesses have a few late payers to deal with, having too much of your cash flow held up can have a lasting impact on the overall health of your business for years to come.
What Australian businesses need to know about navigating foreign markets in 2018
The Australian dollar has already fluctuated significantly this year, but overall, a slide is predicted for our dollar in 2018. With a weaker AUD, small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) working in overseas markets should begin to look for ways to protect their business from potentially volatile currency movements.
Do you want to be like Amazon? Here are 6 business tips your company...
Business owners often look to Amazon for inspiration to success. The commerce and cloud computing giant’s profits rise every year, with 2017 seeing net sales revenue of over 177 billion.
Don’t get taken for a ride by masqueraders, here’s how to spot a wantrepreneur
It feels to me like the so-called mentors, disingenuous startup advisors and pseudo entrepreneurs are cheating the guys who have actually been in the trenches - and charging a premium for their empty advice.
Here are 5 ways to transform your business with simple tech, no matter what...
Software that was once reserved for large corporations is now allowing one-person businesses to run their business entirely from a smartphone. From being more organized to automating more of your daily tasks, here are 5 ways simple technology can bring your business huge returns with little investment
Here are 3 things you should watch out for when choosing investors for your...
A lot of start-up founders I’ve met believe that if they can raise money from professional early-stage investors such as The Sharks from Channel 10’s Shark Tank or a Venture Capital (VC) fund, then they’re guaranteed success, a large exit, and early retirement. But this is dangerous thinking.
What you need to know about how AI can be beneficial for small business...
Today turning your business into an ass-kickin’ data-driven company is quite easy, so it’s time to get rid of robot domination scenarios in your head and take a look at the benefits the future has to offer.
Finger on the pulse: here are 6 tips on how stay on top of...
Small businesses often have little to no reserve. For them, cash flow is an ongoing concern that needs to be managed directly. If you consider that cash flow is the lifeblood of any business, it is easy to see why it is not something you want left to chance.
Climbing Mount Everest: how startups can stay the course on their business journey
Entrepreneurs have to be everything to everyone, we wear multiple hats every day and throughout the journey. As a lifelong entrepreneur, I have identified five key ingredients to launching a successful startup and staying the course.
Why seller experience is the new battleground in today’s competitive gig economy
The gig economy is no longer something people experiment with – it’s becoming a real career choice for Australian workers almost as quickly as it’s becoming a vital resource for businesses.
“Hurry up, guys!” Why brands must act fast to convert shoppable Instagram into sales
With over 500 million daily active users, Instagram’s power as a communication and brand building tool is undisputed. Yet without the ability to use links in captions, its full ecommerce potential has re-mained untapped. Until now.
Here’s how you can use email marketing to enhance customer loyalty to your business
With a finely-tuned and optimised email campaign, you can draw customers into the community of your business and build a reliable base of incoming traffic.
Why 2018 is the year for your business to improve its communication with SMS
When you want to make communication more effective it’s time to look at SMS. This is a fast-direct way for your HR department to communicate with the employees, and it will bring positive changes to how your HR department works in 2018.
What can your business learn from 750,000 social media posts in China each day?
No Facebook. No Twitter. No YouTube. With stifling regulations around social media use, how can Australian businesses’ use social media to enter Chinese markets?
How to keep your eyes on your numbers in order to stay afloat as...
Cashflow, balance sheets, suppliers, pricing, budgets, accountants, cloud accounting, GST, as well as debits and credits; they are a complex string of systems and it’s important to cut a clear path through the jungle.
Here are 5 ways for your business to get the most out of HR...
For businesses seeking to successfully navigate 2018 and embrace digital, strengthening your HR credentials could transform both your workplace and business performance. It’s time to take your HR into the twenty-first century.
Ready for Single Touch Payroll? What the new legislation means for your business
Payroll is about to go through a significant legislative change on 1 July 2018, with the introduction of Single Touch Payroll (STP). This will apply to businesses with 20 or more employees first, whilst being optional for those that have 19 or less employees until 1 July 2019.
When it’s time to mature: the mistake I made trying to hold on to...
Growing up as a business is a bit like growing up as a person. While it’s fun to play and have a giggle, there comes a point where you have to mature to become the adult you want to be.
Here’s what you need to know about bootstrapping your way to global growth
Bootstrapping any business is crazy ride - you’re cash-strapped, resource-constrained and constantly time poor. It requires creativity, innovation and occasional serendipity to walk a tightrope without the safety net of funding.
Here’s how to think like a start-up even after your business has grown beyond...
The best aspects of small business are often the first casualties during periods of growth. A strong customer focus, nimbleness, an ‘all-hands-on-deck’ approach and a culture of innovation are easily lost when you hire more people.
