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Finding content for your blog is not impossible. There are many places to find ideas. Sometimes though you stare at the blank screen, a blinking cursor and consider that looming deadline and the ideas have taken a vacation.
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Small businesses have ranked government spending and industrial relations laws as more important issues than the Australian dollar, according to a new survey conducted by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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Research conducted by the Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship Research (ACE) suggests most Australian start-ups are motivated by opportunity rather than need.
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3 trends B2B marketers need to pay attention to are how they can generate high-quality leads, break down barriers, and measure their marketing efforts. Via Nett Sales, Zars Media, Michlin Metals, Inc
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Did you know there is a direct correlation between who you spend time with and what your life looks like? True. You tend to be happier if you hang out
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There are three key things I wish I’d known when I first made the decision to start my business.
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I see 100's of start-ups with 'great ideas and rose coloured glasses about the $$$ they will create - few however have worked out what they are going to do, why they are going to do it and who is going to buy their idea - Naomi hits it on the head with 1% idea and 99% execution Delete the scoop?
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Are you looking to sell your business? If so, there are some important legal questions you must consider.
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I believe EVERY start up should commence with the end in mind - in other words, a clear exit strategy. This article provides some good basic points to consider when selling is your exit option. Delete the scoop?
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Every now and again in business and in life we can have a month or two where things don't go quite as well as planned. Here are five key ways to overcome a slowdown in your business.
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The X factor is the edge that gives you a significant advantage over your competitors. Here are five key lessons on how to give your business a boost.
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By Jack and Suzy WelchThe modern marketplace demands that people possess a wide range of skills. But what core qualities are truly essential to career advancement, regardless of industry or job?The
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A federal inquiry into family businesses will highlight problems with tax rules related to family trusts and call for an investigation.
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These are the top ten questions for running your business
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The retail industry hasn't received any good news for a while now, so it's no wonder shares in JB Hi-Fi surged 13% yesterday after the company announced its net profit increased 3% in the first half of the year to $82.1 million.
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Over the past week, Google issued a major update to its search algorithm, impacting the search rankings of Australian companies – here’s a look at how it impacts your business.
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Top 5 tips to help your new business succeed…
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some solid ideas about this topic - So you've made the decision to start your own business. Congratulations!Before you get started there are a few important things you need to consider.Delete the scoop?
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Once upon a time, the United States was a paradise for entrepreneurs and small businesses, but now the control freak bureaucrats that dominate our society have created a system that absolutely eviscerates them.
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A growing business will quickly put strain on our attempts to create work/life balance. A growing business will quickly put strain on our attempts to create work/life balance.
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totally agree with many of the great tips in this article - my partner and I both run businesses and have blocked out a specific day every week as time for us to spend together Delete the scoop?
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Smart companies know that their wisdom needs to be tracked right across their value chain, clients and suppliers.
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Small and medium-size businesses are most likely to fail because of an inability to manage costs or anticipate rising costs, according to a survey of more than 1000 Australian owners of SMEs.
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interesting the numbers relating to those who shun advice - I don't know anyone who has a handle on every aspect of business (including me) which is why (even though I am a business coach) seek advice and coaching regularly.... Delete the scoop?
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Research suggests a number of key personality traits, including confidence and self-discipline, are needed to succeed in business.
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SumoSalad has shaken up the market by bringing healthy options to Australian food courts. However, as co-founders Luke Baylis and James Miller discovered, reshaping an established industry can be a challenge.
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Most Australian companies have left their decision to go digital too late, warns IBM ANZ’s Managing Director Andrew Stevens. They need to move now, or...
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Makes sense when you consider approximately 42% of Australian Businesses have websites and 90% of Australians search the web for info before buying... Delete the scoop?
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Like so very many people, Shane Koyczan had a rotten time at school. His life was filled the the taunts of bullies. There was violence mixed in the words. But whoever said ‘stick and stones c...
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In his famous address of Stanford University graduates in 2005, Apple founder Steve Jobs said: “You've got to find what you love… and the only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
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A common complaint from busy entrepreneurs is that there is not enough time in the day.
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Notice how the same ones come up - plan, get help etc - wonder how many business owners actually DO this????