Australians spent $41.3b online last financial year. That’s almost 10 per cent in growth in one year and we have no reason to believe these staggering numbers are likely to stall in the near future. Just having an ecommerce website isn’t enough. Being online is one thing – being able to harness your ecommerce site… Read more »
You mightn’t have thought of the correlation between obsessive compulsives and entrepreneurial success, but some of the most successful entrepreneurs have OCD – Steve Jobs, Jessica Alba and Estée Lauder to name a few. As someone who is obsessive compulsive and an entrepreneur myself, I know the two can go hand in hand and can… Read more »
Unfortunately, there is no magic button to press to ensure a steady income for your business. But by better managing your finances and preparing for cash flow shortfalls, you can help safeguard your business through tough times. Here are 7 tips to help manage a fluctuating income. 1. Tackling poor cash flow Hitting a cash flow… Read more »
Review sites have been proven to influence consumer behaviour. They encourage customers to make phone calls, and visit physical stores or websites. They also have benefits for marketers in terms of SEO and improving search rankings. I always strongly encourage businesses to claim and complete profiles on business review sites such as Yelp and TripAdvisor… Read more »
Small business owners typically plan for the future, protect their assets and have a succession plan in place but Life insurance is often put in the “too hard” basket. Yet Life insurance can be the most important risk protection a small business owner can purchase as it can help to perpetuate their business. Life insurance… Read more »
Whether you’ve got a new small business or have already started one, at the end of the day it’s all about finding the right customers and making those sales. Marketing is important for not only making that first sale but turning it into repeat business. The good news is small businesses and home entrepreneurs have… Read more »
It pays to know how Life insurance works. Particularly when you work in small business. The reality is that if anyone relies on you financially, you may need some form of Life insurance. Yet despite Life insurance being deserving of consideration by everyone and particularly small business, there remains a great deal of confusion around how… Read more »
Along with home ownership, being your own boss is one of those quintessential Australian dreams. Bloomberg positing that 8 out of 10 start-up businesses fail in the first 18 months, stepping out on your own can be a scary leap of faith that requires tenacity and a bucket load of heart! These are one small… Read more »
Boutique cinemas have been an integral part of our entertainment culture for decades. Many of these cinemas, built in the early 1900s, are still standing today. We’ve chosen 10 treasures from around the country. If you have a small business and you would like the chance to featured on Kochie’s Business Builders then please let… Read more »
With the end of financial year (EOFY) finally here, there’s no better time for small business owners to take stock of what’s worked and what hasn’t in the past 12 months. The EOFY season also gives small businesses the opportunity to start afresh and try new things to help boost their business results in the year… Read more »
What’s the best way to cope with stress during extremely busy periods during your year or the guaranteed element of the unexpected? I created this mantra for the leaders I work with. It’s an instant reboot for my high achieving, fast-paced clients when they hit roadblocks. A great leader can recognise the need to delegate.… Read more »
If you’re a small business owner and you haven’t yet registered on Google My Business now might be a good time to do it. Google have just added a new posting feature to their business product making it very useful as part of your digital marketing strategy. It’s still early days but we think it… Read more »
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