By: Dinushi Dias Over the past year, Australian startups hacked into everything from fintech, fashion and farming to education, security and even sex toys. We saw top levels of government and big companies shake hands with new founders, and the spotlight on Australian startups intensified as investors and founders around the world discovered the buzz emerging […]
By: Simon Slade A lot is expected of entrepreneurs and business owners, and many of them try to do it all (and be great at it all). But a generalist can never be an expert. Most business owners are familiar with the common skills required to run a company — communication, networking, creativity. These skills will […]
By: Anna Dower Ever heard the phrase: “Sometimes you’ve just got to learn the hard way”? Yeah, I had too. But, like many before me I’m sure, I thought learning things the hard way was, well, for other schmucks. Not moi. Yep, that’s right. I was going to hit my business highs by cruising through easy […]
By: Dr Marcus Tan Startups are often associated with long working hours and small wages, but that’s far from true. In the millennial age, I’d suggest that startups need to look beyond ping-pong, bean bags and free food to unearth what motivates their key talent demographic, millennials With millennials (or Gen Y) set to become the […]
By: Kelly Exeter Whether 2016 has been great or groan-worthy for you, it’s important to take time now to reflect on it so that 2017 can be the year all your business dreams come true. At the end of the year I usually see soloists in one of two states: They’re so busy they can […]
By: Tim Reed As an advocate for small businesses in Australia and New Zealand, MYOB regularly asks SME owners what they are thinking and feeling about the economic landscape, government policies and generally what they want for the year ahead. Small businesses are the backbone of the economy so their mindset and well-being has a huge […]
By: Katherine Hawes Choosing a business structure is, well, tricky business. If you are thinking of starting a business, you should first weigh up the pros and cons of each business structure to figure out which one best suits your needs. This is an important step that shouldn’t be overlooked because it affects many aspects […]
By: Amantha Imber Does your business have a culture in which innovation thrives? Are people challenging the status quo and being encouraged by leaders to take risks in pursuit of innovation? Or is the opposite true, whereby people don’t take time to listen to new ideas and suggestions? Building a culture of innovation is hard […]
By: Anouche Newman January is a time for reflection, marking the end of a busy 2016 and heralding an exciting new year. It’s important to use this time to recalibrate your business’s thinking on customer service and plan service goals and objectives for the year ahead to grow and retain your customer base. Questioning your […]
By: Matt Goss During the ‘silly season’ it can be easy for expenses to get out of control. Employees are starting to relax and may feel comfortable claiming team lunches or other entertainment expenses back from the business. At the same time, Christmas is a time for giving; many organisations buy gifts at the end […]
