Business coach Simone Milasas writes that there is no shortage of content available when seeking advice or information on how to create, manage, and operate a successful business. As a serial entrepreneur, I continuously familiarise and educate myself with much of it, but not from the perspective of putting into practice everything I read. Rather,… Read more »
Do you ever find yourself bored with your business? Have the systems that you have set up, whilst they may successfully fulfil the needs they were designed for, somehow become stagnant? Are you frustrated with employees who never seem to fully understand your vision and priorities no matter what you say or do? asks… Read more »
As the new year gets well and truly underway, one of the most common conversations I have with business owners revolves around managing the day-to-day running of their business while also implementing new plans and ambitions they set as goals for the year, writes Elise Balsillie, Head of Thryv Australia. This means that while… Read more »
After a year of challenges and widespread uncertainty, Adam Jelic, founder and director of goal-setting stationery brand MiGOALS, is calling on Australians to embrace 2024 as the “year of recalibration, simplicity, and preparation for bluer skies”. As we navigate through these turbulent times, it’s crucial to recalibrate and step out of our default mode.… Read more »
Another year, done and dusted. We’ve witnessed economies taking a big hit, the rising cost of living smashing our wallets and businesses, the massive impact of AI on how we do business, supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, and evolving consumer behaviours. Yet, resilience has prevailed, as many in the small business space hang on… Read more »
Most people try to make themselves useful in business. They want to prove they have value. That’s their hierarchy of value: ‘Whoever is useful is valuable.’. But is that really the case? asks Gary Douglas.I have a different point of view. I’ve done everything I can to get all the people I work with to… Read more »
With 50 years’ experience as an entrepreneur and owner of multiple businesses including antique stores in Australia, a luxurious castle in Italy, and a thriving ranch in Houston, Texas – I have spent much of my time and resources inviting others to a different possibility with business, writes Gray Douglas. One of the things that… Read more »
Have you ever been faced with an important business decision, and rather than having confidence in yourself, trusting your awareness, and taking swift action, you hesitate? asks Simone Milasas. Has that hesitation ever cost you in some way? Maybe you lost a contract, or an exceptional employee quit. Or perhaps you missed out on bringing… Read more »
The construction industry is a pillar of economic growth and development in Australia, and there are lessons businesses of all sizes and sectors can take from successful construction scale-ups, says Kim Clarke, GM of Enterprise at MYOB. Our latest data reveals that mid-sized Australian construction businesses are faced with increased costs of materials (63per cent),… Read more »
In times of economic uncertainty, business leaders often turn externally to get impartial advice on the best way to navigate forward. Consultants provide an excellent way of evaluating your business from an external point of view and then mapping out the best way forward based on their experience. They can do this without any… Read more »
Starting a business is one thing, but ensuring it remains commercially viable as it grows and the business landscape changes is quite another. Chris Green, author of Business By Design, explains the foundations that are essential to every successful business. Have you heard the story of a family-owned dairy distributor that had held market… Read more »
If you have the desire to set up a business, or are already running one, then it’s important to check in on the realities of running it. Take a look at these top tips for remedies to prevent business failure from money expert and author of Stop Worrying About Money, Jacqui Clarke. 1. Do… Read more »
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