Starting a small business is a journey in itself, but at some stage you may find yourself considering whether to grow and begin the next chapter, writes Angus Sedgwick, CEO of OptiPay. So what do you do next? For many small business owners the thought of scaling up is too daunting. A recent report by… Read more »
In the relentless whirlwind of entrepreneurship, where every second counts and every opportunity is a stepping stone towards your grand vision, the real game-changer isn’t just your arsenal of strategies or the depth of your knowledge. It’s your mindset, explains business strategist Jim Cocks. Mindset… That unyielding, unstoppable force that’s driving you towards excellence. Let’s… Read more »
The journey to building a six-figure business is an exhilarating challenge, but can you pull it off while still maintaining your full-time job, paying your mortgage and having some semblance of a social life? Business coach Jim Cocks says, ‘Yes, you can’. It’s a path I’ve navigated, and I’ve aimed to distil the essence… Read more »
Are you asking for more for you and your business in 2024? Do you have a growth plan; a business strategy for how to get where you would like to go? asks Simone Milasas. As we enter into a brand-new year, it is common for business owners, managers and senior executives to do an… Read more »
In today’s competitive business landscape, effective public relations (PR) plays a vital role in enhancing brand visibility, reputation, and customer engagement, writes Kathryn Van Kuyk and Anthony Caruana, co-CEOs and co-Founders, Media-Wize For small businesses and startups, where resources may be limited, implementing a strategic PR approach is crucial. Here are five key steps… Read more »
Small business growth has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels despite significant issues such as labour shortages, according to the findings from the latest Quarterly Small and Micro Business Index. The index, compiled by the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) and payment platform Square, shows a promising outlook for the business landscape despite the… Read more »
Every small business owner will tell you that managing to get the business off the ground was no easy feat, and many struggle to even move past this stage. Hustling to take your business to the next level is a skill in itself that needs to be learned over time, because sometimes throwing in… Read more »
So, you’ve identified a market need, created a product or service, and successfully sold it to customers. It’s time to achieve those revenue goals you’ve always dreamed of, says sales and marketing expert Amy Miocevich, author of The Very Good Marketing Guide: How to Grow Your Business on a Budget. Growing any business is… Read more »
It’s reported that approximately four out of five small businesses fail in the first five years. Yet, according to business strategist Chris Green, author of Business By Design, these numbers do not necessarily add up when you look at census data worldwide. In the US, for example, the United States Census Bureau says that… 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 »
Cross-border commerce has become increasingly popular in recent years, with the rise of online shopping and the globalisation of businesses. In fact, Australian merchants are now selling to an average of ten international markets, reaching 92 million international shoppers. However, selling internationally comes with its own set of challenges and considerations that must be… Read more »
Operational metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) are two distinct measures that play a vital role in business success. Simply put, KPIs track long-term business goals while metrics track the progress of different measures implemented to achieve those goals, writes Scott Wiltshire, General Manager, Oracle NetSuite ANZ. Together, these measures provide a short and… Read more »
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