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What say you?
Do you take on friends/family as customers?
62% - Sure! The more the merrier.
28% - Sometimes, but tread with caution
8% - No, best to avoid wherever possible
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How to launch your business for under $1000
26 May 12Kathryn HockingIs it possible to brand, market and launch your new business for under a grand? I did it – and so can you – in ten easy steps. Read more
Comments: 1
Succession planning for micro businesses
25 May 12Michael QuinnThe old adage, “Fail to plan and you will plan to fail”, is very relevant and true when it comes to business. Implementing a succession plan will ensure your business continues to thrive when you leave. Read more
Comments: 0
Five benefits of registering your trademark
24 May 12Jacqui PryorWhy should you register a trademark? Here are just some of the benefits only a registered trademark can bring your business. Read more
Comments: 6
Balancing bubs and business: Five tips for maintaining your sanity
23 May 12Amanda JesnoewskiBusiness can be stressful and crazy at the best of times but add babies, toddlers and kids and it can be utter chaos. So how do you service clients, meet deadlines and stay sane as you balance bubs and business? Read more
Comments: 4
Your future depends on your devoted dozen
22 May 12Peter CrockerYou might have 100 Facebook friends, 250 LinkedIn connections and 500 Twitter followers, but when push comes to shove, your long-term success relies on the support of just 12 individuals. Read more
Comments: 9Explore
Our bestseller is back! Bigger, bolder & fully updated...
27 Feb 12Flying Solo: How to go it alone in business is a book that gives you the tools you need to start your own venture, or totally rejuvenate one that’s been ticking along for years. Read more
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Succession planning for micro businesses
25 May 12Michael QuinnThe old adage, “Fail to plan and you will plan to fail”, is very relevant and true when it comes to business. Implementing a succession plan will ensure your business continues to thrive when you leave. Read more
Comments: 0
Five benefits of registering your trademark
24 May 12Jacqui PryorWhy should you register a trademark? Here are just some of the benefits only a registered trademark can bring your business. Read more
Comments: 6
Balancing bubs and business: Five tips for maintaining your sanity
23 May 12Amanda JesnoewskiBusiness can be stressful and crazy at the best of times but add babies, toddlers and kids and it can be utter chaos. So how do you service clients, meet deadlines and stay sane as you balance bubs and business? Read more
Comments: 4
Your future depends on your devoted dozen
22 May 12Peter CrockerYou might have 100 Facebook friends, 250 LinkedIn connections and 500 Twitter followers, but when push comes to shove, your long-term success relies on the support of just 12 individuals. Read more
Comments: 9Startup
How to launch your business for under $1000
26 May 12Kathryn HockingIs it possible to brand, market and launch your new business for under a grand? I did it – and so can you – in ten easy steps. Read more
Comments: 1
Five benefits of registering your trademark
24 May 12Jacqui PryorWhy should you register a trademark? Here are just some of the benefits only a registered trademark can bring your business. Read more
Comments: 6
How perfection prevents action
03 May 12Deborah JacksonDo you let perfectionism hold you back from marketing yourself? If you wait for that perfect moment, if you wait until you’ve learnt it all, if you hesitate for any reason, then you lose. The perfect time to market yourself is today. Read more
Comments: 4Marketing
- Podcast: What happens when passion takes over
- Media pitch writing tips
- Do I have to do everything?
- Podcast: Those 11 forgotten marketing concepts explained
- Five easily avoidable marketing mistakes
- Podcast: LinkedIn’s MD on how to use LinkedIn for business
- Presentation skills for beginners
- Podcast: Roger Hamilton – Futurist, Social Entrepreneur, Wealth Dynamics creator
- How self-discipline brought in big bucks
- Developing your communication strategy
- Sharpen up, soloists!
- Podcast: How To get 500 bums on seats. Fast!
- Four free tabs to make your Facebook page POP
How to launch your business for under $1000
26 May 12Kathryn HockingIs it possible to brand, market and launch your new business for under a grand? I did it – and so can you – in ten easy steps. Read more
Comments: 1Work smart
Succession planning for micro businesses
25 May 12Michael QuinnThe old adage, “Fail to plan and you will plan to fail”, is very relevant and true when it comes to business. Implementing a succession plan will ensure your business continues to thrive when you leave. Read more
Comments: 0
Stop being busy and start being productive
18 May 12David SolomonRecently I sent out an email asking people what their top business issues were, and one issue kept coming up: How can I get more time to do all the things I need to do? I wish I had the answer to that one! Well, actually I do… Read more
Comments: 12
WorkSmart: Why moving fast can equal failure
14 May 12Robert GerrishRecently I've heard of a couple of instances where hurried behaviour very nearly resulted in the loss of a sale…and that can't be good. Read more
How smart sourcing can help your bottom line
12 May 12Michelle KvelloSmart sourcing is the big brother of outsourcing: it’s not just about cutting costs; it’s about sourcing the optimum solution for your business, making sure that it stays agile and flexible. Read more
Comments: 1Live smart
- Designing a healthy office
- Coping with business when you’re feeling down
- What would you tell yourself a decade from now?
- Indoor air quality: Breathe easy in your home office
- Is giving away free advice a thankless task?
- Why mindfulness matters
- Which of these are you?
- My work-life blend experiment
- Switching off from work
- Risky business
- How soloists can make the best music
- The resolution solution
- Your number one priority
Balancing bubs and business: Five tips for maintaining your sanity
23 May 12Amanda JesnoewskiBusiness can be stressful and crazy at the best of times but add babies, toddlers and kids and it can be utter chaos. So how do you service clients, meet deadlines and stay sane as you balance bubs and business? Read more
Comments: 4Tech
How safe is that cloud app?
17 May 12Scott McKenzieCloud apps might seem like a godsend for soloists, increasing efficiency, mobility and capabilities, and are often free to download and install. But have you considered the risks associated with the benefits? Read more
Comments: 6
Is cloud computing best for my business?
05 May 12Heather CoxThere’s been a lot of talk recently about how the cloud will revolutionise business computing. But how is it different to what you’re doing now, and what’s the benefit? Read more
Comments: 7
Why the cloud is safer than your desktop
20 Apr 12Sholto MacphersonOne of the greatest concerns about cloud-computing services is security. Is it safer to put important information on the web, or should you keep it on your desktop or server under lock and key? Read more
Comments: 5Finance
How the 2012–13 budget will affect SMEs
21 May 12Michael QuinnWondering how the recent budget will affect your business? While there are a few benefits for SMEs, on the whole it leaves much to be desired, writes Michael Quinn. Read more
Comments: 2
Manage your cash flow and get paid on time
10 May 12Jo UcukaloGetting paid on time is essential to minimising cash flow problems, especially for new businesses. Here are seven simple techniques to help you avoid cash flow roadblocks. Read more
Comments: 6
Pricing for wimps: your minimum hourly rate
04 May 12Julia BickerstaffAs a soloist, how do you determine what your hourly rate should be? Use this simple three-step formula to help you work out the minimum you should be charging. Read more
Comments: 6
Are you undervaluing what you offer?
28 Apr 12Deborah JacksonUndervaluing what you offer could be costing you both clients and money. Here’s how to spot the tell-tale signs and start turning things around. Read more
Comments: 3
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Small Business is Australia's fastest growing sector – this business community site was created for those running a small business of one to five people. Here the solo and micro business owner will find small business forums, a small business directory, free resources, help, tips and advice on: starting a small business; working smarter when working from home; effective small business marketing; small business networking; the solo psyche; staying balanced as a small business owner; small business technology advice and small business finance tips.
