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The next segment in our self-care series is mindfulness for small business owners. This week, the government has released a three-step framework for opening up the country. From the economy and social behaviours through to education and travel, the framework offers an in-depth...
Goals and objectives steer a new business in the right direction and help to keep an existing business on the right track. Think about it, you need a final destination before you can land a plane.
Including your business goals and objectives in your business plan is giving the reader confidence in yo...
There are over 2.1 million small businesses in Australia, accounting for 33% of Australia’s GDP, employing over 40% of Australia’s workforce, and paying around 12% of total company tax revenue. They are the lifeblood of the Australian economy.
As the number of COVID-19 cases increases daily in Austra...
Collaboration is key to achieving sustainable growth and longevity for many businesses. Connecting with co-workers is easier than ever thanks to modern collaboration tools for small businesses.
Who would have thought you could communicate with your team through a video call, group chat and share docu...
The purpose of an executive summary is to outline the company’s purpose and goals. It needs to clearly define each section of your plan so the reader is prepared for the upcoming content. Your summary is considered as the most important part of your business plan, it sets it up for success.
Even thou...
Australian business owners have been using AUSkey for the past 10 years to access government business services. At the end of March 2020, myGovId and the Relationship Authorisation Management (RAM) system will replace AUSkey and be the only way business owners can access online g...
As a business owner, keeping up with the hottest small business trends in 2020 is important to grow your business. It is unlikely that each trend will have a direct effect on your business as what you do is unique. But, awareness of any major developments that could impact the behaviour of your cust...
Customers are now spending more time than ever on social platforms – averaging at 2 hrs and 23 mins a day. Not only used as an escape from everyday life, social media has become a research, comparison, review and enquiry tool to check before and after buying.
Both the rise in usage and change in beha...
A business plan is the recipe you are going to follow to construct and develop your business.
Have you ever baked a cake without checking what ingredients are needed or finding out the correct measurements? If you have, the chances are it didn’t turn out as you’d expect. Running a business is much li...
Whether you’re an agency, a contractor, or solo consultant, strong client relationships are essential to success. After getting the customers, you need to keep them happy. If you’ve ever had client-facing role, it’s easy to spot the differences between a good and a bad client relationship.
Good ...
Chair yoga is an effective way to help your physical health at work. You’ve probably felt the effects of spending a long period of time at your desk; strained neck, sore shoulders and back, stiff spine. Sitting for hours a day puts a lot of strain on your body...
Are small business events the most effective marketing tool? In today’s online world it is easy for businesses to rely on phone, email, and social media to engage with existing and prospective customers. This is limiting. Not only does it take away the personal element of business, it greatly reduce...
Apparently, employees leave managers, not companies.
Bridgette Hyacinth, an expert in HR and leadership writes “In spite of how good a job may be, people will quit if the reporting relationship is not healthy”. Despite evidence that 50% of American workers voluntarily leave their jobs becau...
Sending invoices is a major role for a business owner, without them, you don’t get paid. Cashflow Manager has the functionality to customise your customer invoicing templates. By using a customised layout, you can add on a logo or image, personalised messaging, payment terms and payment information.
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