If there’s one man who can spot a gap in a market a mile off, it’s Mike Halligan. The serial entrepreneur loves building brands that deliver solutions to consumer problems and he’s been founding businesses since the age of 17. He’s now the co-founder of Scratch, Australia’s fastest-growing direct-to-consumer dog food company, and has… Read more »
The greatest difference between the best and the rest is mindset. The way one thinks determines their entire life’s path. The most successful people are those who don’t focus on the negative or obstacles, but instead focus on their vision, their strategy, and their goal. Thinking about your future or about your past will… Read more »
Business founders and entrepreneurs are some of the most passionate people you’ll ever work with, and it takes a special kind of work ethic to keep up with their eagerness to succeed, writes Samantha Dybac, CEO and founder of The PR Hub. I really enjoy working with business founders and leaders who are disrupting… Read more »
If you run a quick Google search on why startups fail, the screen lights up. After hours of reading, there are many really nicely written reasons why startups fail that touch all number of topics. However, we don’t just want to know why a startup fails, we also need to know what to do… Read more »
Founding a business means wearing a lot of hats in those early days – one minute you’re the sales manager, the next you’re cleaning the staff toilets or replying to customers on Facebook. But as businesses scale and demands on the founder and core team increase, recognising where you can most effectively add value… Read more »
Whether you’re just starting out or further down the track, growing a business can be really challenging, and the input from a partner or spouse can make or break that effort, writes business coach Gail Eaton-Briggs. The good news is that a good spouse will know exactly what to do when you’re putting in… Read more »
What makes a great entrepreneur? It’s not just about being resourceful or having a great idea. It’s also about being able to take risks and move forward without hesitation, explains Hemi Hossain, entrepreneur and author of Fire Your Boss. If you want to be successful, it’s not enough to know what you’re doing. You… Read more »
Going into business can be overwhelming and there is still a genuine shortage of women in business, which can make it more intimidating for a female entrepreneur. The good news though, is that you can empower yourself to succeed with a few simple steps, writes Belle Chapman, award-winning photographer and founder of the Forevermore… Read more »
Once the decision is made to follow a certain career path there is one question to ask – what skills will be needed? CEO of Universal Business School Sydney and author of The Unlikely Entrepreneur, Alan Manly explains the five key skills all successful entrepreneurs must have. In the case of skills to be… Read more »
Are you a problem finder or a possibility seeker? When it comes to achieving your goals and building a truly resilient business that can withstand the inevitable challenges that will arise, the key is in your mindset, writes business educator and founder of Access Consciousness, Gary Douglas. There is a quote in the movie Tomorrowland… Read more »
We live in a world driven by social proof. How we show up online. How we present on social media. Word of mouth referrals, raving about the business. The media wins that we secure and leverage. And … the credibility that comes from entering and winning awards. People want to know that they are… Read more »
What if you could create everything you desire in business with more ease than you ever thought possible? Business educator Gary Douglas explains how getting out of your own way in your business is the key to ultimate success. What if what is not currently working with your business could improve quickly, and everything… Read more »
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