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How to write a business plan on a postcard
When attempting to understand 'how to write a business plan' it is often better to first ask, 'What is a business plan anyway?'
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What the original Material Girl has that you don’t!
IN BED WITH BEN
As we enter a time of certain economic turmoil, businesses wonder whether they can weather the storm... and begin to panic....
What the original Material Girl has that you don't!
IN BED WITH BEN
As we enter a time of certain economic turmoil, businesses wonder whether they can weather the storm... and begin to panic....
In the ad race, it’s horses for courses
You'd be hard-put to win the Flemington 1,200 metre sprint riding a Clydesdale carthorse. But that's the way some companies go about their advertising, thinking that because the solid plodder can pull a mountain of beer barrels, it must be also capable of moving nimbly. That's silly, says Ray Beatty.
In the ad race, it's horses for courses
You'd be hard-put to win the Flemington 1,200 metre sprint riding a Clydesdale carthorse. But that's the way some companies go about their advertising, thinking that because the solid plodder can pull a mountain of beer barrels, it must be also capable of moving nimbly. That's silly, says Ray Beatty.
How Russian Roulette could save your business
When two people decide to start a business together, it's hard for them to see how this promising relationship might one day turn sour. Managing the end-game is something to get right at the beginning with a stakeholders agreement. Russell Wheeler explains why.
Work and the “F” Word(s)
Last year I was enlightened by a friend about the 3 Fs of work - Fun, Fame or Fortune. This lady is a brilliant...
21 things to consider before carrying out redundancies
Most business owners stress out at the thought of redundancies. It is very important to find a middle ground (it will never be a perfect balance) between acting under the legal and commercial requirements and responding humanely to people's lives being affected so dramatically. Here are 21 things you must consider before carrying out redundancies.
Don’t overlook the value of referral marketing
What's the fastest way to generate new business without spending a fortune? How can you develop a targeted list of potential clients that have a need for your product or service? Do you need to improve your conversion of potential clients into new clients? It's time to think about referral marketing.
Don't overlook the value of referral marketing
What's the fastest way to generate new business without spending a fortune? How can you develop a targeted list of potential clients that have a need for your product or service? Do you need to improve your conversion of potential clients into new clients? It's time to think about referral marketing.
The value of sweat equity
Focusing all your energy on conjuring the perfect idea for a business is just plain lazy, argues Kevin Garber.
SMART 100 (2009) profiles – 11-20
Anthill’s ‘SMART 100′ Index was developed in 2008 to identify and rank Australia’s 100 most innovative products, proving to be one of the largest surveys of its kind in Australia.
What I have learnt (the hard way) – John Eales
John Eales has applied the lessons he learnt in the scrums to a life in business. Here, Eales shares what he has learnt (the hard way).
Me, ‘tall poppy’? Thanks!
Forget about Australia's 'Tall Poppy Syndrome'. What we really need is a 'Small Poppy Syndrome'.
SMART 100 (2009) profiles – Top 10
Anthill Magazine teamed up with market research firm Colmar Brunton and 1,600 'mavens' to identify 100 of Australia's most promising product innovations.
Introducing... the inaugural Smart 100.
Anthill Magazine’s SMART 100 (2009)
Anthill Magazine teamed up with market research firm Colmar Brunton and 1,600 'mavens' to identify 100 of Australia's most promising product innovations.
Introducing... the inaugural Smart 100.
Anthill Magazine's SMART 100 (2009)
Anthill Magazine teamed up with market research firm Colmar Brunton and 1,600 'mavens' to identify 100 of Australia's most promising product innovations.
Introducing... the inaugural Smart 100.
Smart 100 (2009): The judging process
Anthill Magazine teamed up with market research firm Colmar Brunton and 1,600 'mavens' to identify 100 of Australia's most promising product innovations.
Introducing... the inaugural Smart 100.
Twelve ways to ignite your writing
With consumers being bombarded by more words then ever before, being able to produce clear and compelling written copy is one of the best ways to elevate you above competitors. Here are 12 ways to ignite your writing.
The PM was entitled to blow his top
Let me get this straight. The Prime Minister of Australia really apologised to a military flight attendant for demanding that an order be carried out professionally?
