Tag: budgets
The difference between a 'functioning product' and a 'working business'
Anthill contributor and web marketing extraordinaire Mick Liubinskas recently posted this short vlog on the Pollenizer blog. In it, he highlights the difference between having a web product that works (all the widgets and clicks behave as they should) and having a web business that works – i.e. one that can win and retain customers and staff.
The difference between a ‘functioning product’ and a ‘working business’
Anthill contributor and web marketing extraordinaire Mick Liubinskas recently posted this short vlog on the Pollenizer blog. In it, he highlights the difference between having a web product that works (all the widgets and clicks behave as they should) and having a web business that works – i.e. one that can win and retain customers and staff.
How to grow your business without borrowing
If you've tried to get new lending or renew an existing loan recently, you'll know just how hard it is. As a result of...
Risk just is – learn to manage it
"Risk" is a scary word. Most people view risks in a very negative light. Society constantly encourages us to avoid risk at all cost. A product represents a "health risk". A service puts you at "financial risk". If you drive this way you risk accident or death. Risk is bad, right?
10 steps to accelerate cashflow by streamlining accounts
Asking for money is probably one of the least enjoyable jobs in business. If it isn't handled right, it can have a massive impact...
7 tips for helping your business survive and thrive
Every business owner knows the importance of running a profitable and lean team, but when was the last time you took the pulse of...
Crisis creates once in a lifetime opportunity
The current global financial crisis has been described as a “once in a lifetime recession”. However savvy business owners, entrepreneurs and investors recognise it as a once in a lifetime opportunity to make money.
The 'pay what you think it's worth' model goes B2B
Call me crazy but we've recently offered 'pay what you think it's worth' (PWYT) terms to selected customers.
The ‘pay what you think it’s worth’ model goes B2B
Call me crazy but we've recently offered 'pay what you think it's worth' (PWYT) terms to selected customers.
Lessons learnt this year = more profit next year
There is an old saying: "If you aim at nothing you will hit the target with amazing accuracy." If you want to improve the results in your business, you need a target to aim for and a system for monitoring progress.
Polishing up your financial crystal ball
The 2008/2009 financial year would have to be one of the most volatile for many years. What will 2009/2010 bring for SMEs? Some say it will be tougher and there will be more job losses and some say there will be great opportunities around. Whatever the next financial year brings, every business owner needs to plan for the worst and the best case scenario.
Australian exporters can claim IP expenses from 1 July '09
For the first time, Australian exporters will be eligible to claim IP expenses under Austrade's Export Market Development Grant Program (EMDG).
Australian exporters can claim IP expenses from 1 July ’09
For the first time, Australian exporters will be eligible to claim IP expenses under Austrade's Export Market Development Grant Program (EMDG).
Marketing wisely in an economic downturn
Historically, the marketing budget is the first to get cut back when companies feel the squeeze. As Darwinian principles take effect, the unprepared marketer...
Setting the wrong price can be costly
How do businesses determine their price to customers?
Getting paid
Sometimes the hardest thing in business is not finding customers; it is being paid for the product or service you provide. As Australia's economy slows, the average age of accounts receivable is stretching many smaller and emerging businesses to almost breaking point.
Not-for-profit Miro launches new ‘adopt a line of code’ business model
In an effort to secure required development funds and a way forward, open source media software platform Miro today announced its revised business model: adopt a line of the software's code.
Not-for-profit Miro launches new 'adopt a line of code' business model
In an effort to secure required development funds and a way forward, open source media software platform Miro today announced its revised business model: adopt a line of the software's code.
Stimulus goes viral
Stimulus is in the air, and not just in the form of optimistic government handouts.
10 Ways to pump up your profits in May
Your goal in these challenging times is to keep focusing on how you can generate more income for your business. Keep asking yourself: "Is this the best use of my time? Is this going to generate more money for my business?" If it is not, stop doing it, or outsource it.
