5 Things to Consider Before Telling Family & Friends about Your Business Idea
Entrepreneurs, while seemingly wired slightly differently (in that they tend to be resilient and confident risk-takers), are still human. As an entrepreneur with a startup business idea, you want the support of your family and friends…
Top 5 Business Advice Newbie Entrepreneurs Should AVOID
Just as you can put yourself in panic mode after reading on WebMD that your cough can be a symptom of brain tumour, reading irrelevant business advice can lead you to focus on all the wrong things.
How to Know If You’re Ready to Start a Business (Infographic & Checklist)
So… We’ve been talking about how to write the ultimate business plan, when to hire staff (or even how to fire one), and all sorts of stuff that you might find useful as a business owner….
Ultimate Guide to Writing an Amazing Business Plan (FREE Workbook Included)
So you want to write a business plan. You might be: A solopreneur trying to build a business from scratch, A business professional wanting to get a better understanding of business…
How to Create the Mindset of a Successful Entrepreneur
The non-entrepreneurs of the world tend to think that successful entrepreneurs are born that way – born wealthy, naturally driven and passionate with or without a cause. This is what helps many people feel comfortable in…
How to Make a Great First Impression in Business
We’ve all heard it a million times that first impressions matter, and are in fact some of the most important factors in establishing yourself in any human interaction. This is all true, and first impressions are…
8 Reasons to Have a Home-Based Business
With one in three Australian employees now regularly working from home, it is no question that more and more Australians are opting for the lifestyle of working remotely where possible. And it doesn’t just stop at…
How to Fire an Employee
Before I get into my own very personal view and experience in this article there is an important disclaimer to identify. Wherever you are geographically located there will be legislation and processes governing the technicalities of…
How to Know When It’s Time to Hire Someone
This can be a tough step for a business owner and that is particularly so the first time you have to make the decision. Most of us at some point, when employed by someone, have had…
8 Tips to Work More Efficiently & Increase Productivity
Do you ever wonder how your colleague that has the same amount or even more work than you manages to finish everything before you everyday? All this time, you’ve put it down to your assumptions that…
How to Run a Business While Travelling
When you run a business, you don’t get to just request and take paid time off for your travelling needs. Even when your entire office takes leave, you may be required to keep an eye on…
How to Make the Most of Peak Hour Traffic
Let’s face it. Peak hour traffic sucks. And the sad news is that it’s only getting worse. While we would love to come up with ways to reduce traffic in Australia, the truth is that our…
How to Speed Read
One summer break while I was in high school and my friends were off at pool parties, my mother packed me off to a study skills course in an attempt to elevate my very average grades….
How to Keep Calm Before a Big Meeting
Do you tend to resonate with Eminem’s lyrics in “Lose Yourself” before big, important meetings? “His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy There’s vomit on his sweater already, mom’s spaghetti He’s nervous, but on…
How to Market Effectively Using Psychology
In business, marketing and advertising are two of the biggest components that can help your business to strive. Word of mouth referrals through satisfied customers are of course one of the most reliable and perhaps the…
When is the Best Time to Start a Business?
When you search “When is the best time to start a business?” on Google, you’ll see countless articles come up telling you “Why now is the best time to start a business.” It’s comforting, motivational and…
How to Set Personal Goals for Your Business
Oftentimes, aspiring entrepreneurs fail to properly consider their personal goals for their business idea. While setting business goals is of course an essential component of setting up and operating a successful business, these aren’t the only…
Changes to Penalty Rates from 1 July 2017
Did you know that there are a number of important changes for Australian businesses and employees that are being implemented as of 1st July 2017? The most important change, made and handed down by the Fair…
How to Do Market Research for Your Idea
When you first have a brilliant business idea, your excitement and “go get ’em” mentality can get in the way of doing things that are actually important. Due diligence, when it comes to researching your business…
How to Use Your Money in the Setup Phase
Whether you have sufficient funds to support your business or not, it’s important to spend your money effectively in the early setup phase. The way you use your money in the initial stages can make or…
How to Get Funding for Your Startup
“I don’t have enough startup capital to start my business” is probably the most common reason given by aspiring entrepreneurs who have not quite taken their first step into business yet. It’s a fair enough statement….
