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: Vanessa Emilio When you’re starting a new business, you often don’t know what you don’t know. In March Vanessa Emilio answered seven common ‘starting up’ questions. Today she answers six more. One of the most popular articles on the Flying Solo site this year was the one I wrote in March covering the seven most […]
By: Ethan Featherly As a savvy entrepreneur, you know that your brilliant start-up idea, together with your visionary approach to a certain industry niche, is going to need a strong financial backbone. Capital is pretty hard to come by in this day and age, and your start-up needs to grow or have a soft cushion to land […]
By: Thea Christie Eighty per cent of businesses fail because of cash flow problems. Regardless of how profitable you are, or how many investors you have lined up, it’s vital you know how to manage your cash flow so you have a clear idea of the financial health of your business. Kate Gibson, ANZ General […]
By: Michelle Gibbings Successfully leading a team isn’t easy. The best leaders recognise this fact, and know they make mistakes. They understand there are often better ways to do things and that their ideas are not the only ideas worth pursuing. They are also alert to the warning signs that signal their leadership may be faltering, […]
Avoid the risk and become first aid ready! Many businesses believe they are first aid ready for an emergency, however this isn’t always the case. St John’s free resource, 5 Steps to First Aid Readiness, can help you to minimise workplace risks and be better prepared to respond to First Aid emergencies. 5 steps […]
