4 (more) insane small business ideas that actually worked!
How weird can you get and still make money? Check these oddball small business ideas that are killing it. 1) Ship Your Enemies Glitter “Don’t underestimate a stupid idea” – Mat Carpenter Sage words from the creator of a service that consists entirely of stuffing an…
What the 2017 Federal Budget Means for Small Businesses
It is that time of year again. The Government has announced the Federal Budget for 2017-18 and we have all been waiting eagerly to see what Treasurer Scott Morrison has in store for us. If you are a small business, here is a quick recap…
A work culture where taking leave is encouraged!
Let’s face it: work life can be tough and competitive sometimes. This has lead to a work culture in Australia where people can be hesitant to take the leave they need, just in case someone else nabs that upcoming promotion or the big project everyone…
4 insane small business ideas that actually worked
Sometimes we take a look around ourselves and see what others don’t. Opportunity is a sly beast that often hides in plain sight and it takes a special set of eyes to see it within the mess of well worn ideas and already occupied niches….
How to make your business processes easy
How easy are your business processes? Whether it’s signing a new client, accepting an application for parental leave or submitting an internal request for data, the chances are that like many other businesses, these workflows involve a ‘document’ of some description being batted around internally, before…
The benefits of business partnerships
It takes two (or more) The term sole trader has always conjured up a lonely mental image for me. I see an isolated individual, toiling away to make a profit from the fruits of the land. I see no loyalty-building dialogues with customers, no sounding…
Can Flexible Work Arrangements Increase Job Satisfaction in Your Business?
Flexible work arrangements have the potential to change the way your business runs for the better. But do they come at an unforeseen cost? The 21st Century has brought with it a noticeable amount of changes in the way humans co-exist. We now have everything…
Office Space: To Lease or to Own? 6 Considerations for Small Businesses
In today’s tightly networked digital landscape it is no longer entirely necessary to have a physical location to do business. But the fact remains that beyond a certain size, beyond a certain amount of staff, an office will be on your cards soon enough. In…