Business Succession Planning: 5 Steps to Help You Get Started
When you decide to leave your business, who will take over? It’s a decision most of us will have to face at some point. That’s why it’s important to have…
Women in Business: The State of Play in Australia
Since colonial times, women have played important leadership roles in Aussie business. Many have become household names, while others of us are quietly plugging away, changing the landscape of the…
VitrineMedia: Lighting up the high street
Breaking free from a parent company to become a business leader in his own right, Michael Toweel has mastered the craft of sizing up opportunity.
Business Success Tips: 6 Key Steps to Make It Happen
Business success isn't easy. Whether you’re just starting out or have done it all before, navigating the SME world can be challenging. But it can be done. As long as you’re willing to be flexible, patient, practical and open to all possibilities, you’re more likely to achieve business success. Here are six key steps to running a successful business.
Business Exit Strategy: How to Prepare to Leave Your Business
As a business owner, you may be considering an exit for a number of reasons. It could be to retire, or the desire to create a new business venture. Whatever the reason for leaving the business, here we cover the ways to get ready and some of the business exit options to consider.
Social Media Platforms: Which Are the Best Ones for SMEs?
“Which social media platforms should I use to market my business?” This is an important question asked by business owners and managers. Businesses that choose the wrong social media platforms waste time and money and don’t get the results they're looking for from their content marketing efforts. Here we unpack the top 8 social media platforms for business, including their pros and cons.
Business Problems: How to Overcome Business Challenges
Many things hold us back from overcoming business problems: fear, procrastination, self-doubt, a lack of time or resources, a low success rate. But you can’t let these stop you. Although facing challenges is a big part of small business, you can learn to overcome them. Here are some of the ways:
How to Collect Late Payments and Avoid Bad Debt
Two of the most frustrating things business owners face are late payments and bad (unpaid) debts. After all you have done in professionally delivering your product or service, you deserve to get paid and get paid on time. But that’s not the reality for most small businesses.
JobKeeper: Is Your Business Eligible?
In late July 2020, the JobKeeper payment was extended by an additional six months to March 2021. Besides extending the program, other changes were made including lower payment rates. Let’s look at the details more closely to understand the JobKeeper extension. If you’re not sure if your business qualifies for JobKeeper, here we cover the latest updates.
Understanding the New World of Work
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to major changes in how many people work, including remote working and increased flexibility. While these changes bring benefits, they also raise challenges that need to be addressed. Let’s look at the benefits and challenges of working remotely, and how to make it work.