BY SHARON WILLIAMS It’s hard to believe we’re more than a month into the new year. Many corporates didn’t return to business until after Australia Day, giving the SME owners who’d been in full swing for a few weeks a great head start. To capitalise on this early advantage, here are some of the trends SME […]
By Alan Manly Startups with good a business plan give comfort to entrepreneurs and investors in part because the plan details the objectives, strategies and tactics along with the anticipated profits. There is however a wide variation in business plans. Some are voluminous demonstrations of thorough research, while some exist as a mere template borrowed from the internet to meet the […]
Despite their best efforts, business owners can still be denied finance when applying for a loan from a bank or other financial institutions. And while a loan refusal can be disappointing, and potentially set back business plans, it can also be an opportunity for a business owner to investigate their business finances and make […]
By Ken Pang The deadline has been known for more than two years, yet many Australian organisations are still woefully unprepared for new data breach regulations that come into effect next month. From Thursday, 22 February, the Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme (NDB) will require all organisations that are covered by the Australian Privacy Act to […]
By Lisa Messenger IF YOU’RE back in the thick of the nine-to-five slog, dreaming of working for yourself, 2018 might be the perfect time to do it. IF YOU are going to dream, then you need to get out there and do something with it. You don’t have to follow every idea — in fact that […]
BY JESSICA KONCZ Startup culture is booming in Australia, especially within the millennial marketplace. While creative freedom and drive is the backbone of many startups, it’ll likely take financial backing and investment for a business to reach its greatest success Some big ideas come at a large cost and the stability that a financial backer can […]
BY GUEST AUTHOR Marketing, if done well, can help you engage your audience, attract new customers, and even break into new markets, ultimately leading to an increase in revenue and profits. Poorly executed marketing, on the other hand, often marks the beginning of the end for any business. Since marketing takes up a significant portion of […]
By Nina Hendy Sydney creative agency owner Tamlyn van Zyst admits she didn’t pay herself a salary for the first nine years in business. “Luckily I had a very supportive husband who was happy to pay the mortgage. But looking back, it was crazy given that the business was successful from the outset.” Reinvesting in the […]
BY KATE CARNELL The cardboard box of business receipts are now closed for small business owners across the country and it’s time to move from dealing with accountants and tax agents to focusing on the future. Getting things right for the next phase of growth comes down to setting the right foundation. So, how can you […]
By Tony Featherstone Where should you start your start-up – in your home town, a capital city or a key overseas market? Should you even worry about location in the digital economy? Too few entrepreneurs ask these questions. Typically, they start the venture in their home city because it is familiar and they like the lifestyle. […]
