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Are your KPIs killing powerful initiatives?
10:22PM | Tuesday, 23 October 2012 | Walid El-KhouryThe acronym “KPI” usually stands for “Key Performance Indicator”. However, if you’re measuring the wrong things, it’s an acronym that can quickly come to stand for something else. BY WALID EL-KHOURY.
Blogs | Walid El-KhouryVideo Interview: Sovy Lie, Couture Roulette
10:47PM | Monday, 22 October 2012 | Orsi ParkanyiCouture Roulette founder Sovy Lie grew up in an extremely creative Indonesian family. In this video, she discusses some of the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs from migrant backgrounds. BY ORSI PARKANYI.
| Blogs | Orsi ParkanyiIs the email still the king of marketing?
10:57PM | Friday, 19 October 2012 | Adam FranklinWith the proliferation of social media services such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, is email still relevant? The answer might surprise you. BY ADAM FRANKLIN.
| Blogs | Adam FranklinHow to work around your family when working from home
10:12PM | Thursday, 18 October 2012 | Cas McCulloughEstablishing a home-based business allows for a more flexible lifestyle, but it can also mean working around your family. Here are some ways you can manage the challenge. By CAS McCULLOUGH.
| Blogs | Cas McCulloughFive advantages to becoming a franchisee
10:44PM | Wednesday, 17 October 2012 | Marc PeskettWhen you decide to start-up, a key decision is whether you should go it alone or buy a franchise. Here are five major advantages to becoming a franchisee. BY MARC PESKETT.
| Planning | Business planning | Franchising | Becoming a franchisee | Blogs | Marc PeskettThe three Fs of soloist motivation
10:16PM | Wednesday, 17 October 2012 | Linnet HunterGoing solo means you probably won’t get the external encouragement from colleagues you would in a work environment. Thankfully, with these three F’s, it’s easy to keep yourself motivated. BY LINNET HUNTER.
| Blogs | Sole trader | Linnet HunterSeven steps to a powerful business elevator speech
10:11PM | Wednesday, 17 October 2012 | Amanda JesnoewskiThe opportunity to promote your business can come when you least expect it, so it’s crucial to have a short sales speech ready. If you’re creating your elevator pitch, here are seven key things to aim for. BY AMANDA JESNOEWSKI.
| Blogs | Sole trader | Amanda JesnoewskiThe only mistake I regret: Important advice for start-up founders
10:43PM | Tuesday, 16 October 2012 | Rebekah CampbellWhile most of my mistakes have helped me grow as a leader and a person, there is one decision I truly regret. Today, I’m sharing the story to hopefully prevent you from making the same mistake. BY REBEKAH CAMPBELL.
| Blogs | Rebekah CampbellMy “closed door” 100% engagement policy
10:16PM | Monday, 15 October 2012 | Jonathan WeinstockThere is a piece of office technology that can help ensure you always focus 100% on the task at hand. The trick is learning to use it effectively. BY JONATHAN WEINSTOCK.
| Blogs | Jonathan WeinstockStill searching for investors? It’s time to get strategic
10:15PM | Friday, 12 October 2012 | Brad LindenbergAre you looking for a source of funding? It might be worth calling some of your larger customers or suppliers to see if they’re interested in making a strategic investment. BY BRAD LINDENBERG.
| Blogs | Brad LindenbergTake a break before you start to run on empty
10:37PM | Thursday, 11 October 2012 | Jason RoseA couple of years ago, I had a job writing gags for a breakfast radio show. Along the way, I learnt an invaluable lesson that has helped me as an entrepreneur. BY JASON ROSE.
| Blogs | Jason Rose10 more must-have apps for mumpreneurs
10:35PM | Wednesday, 10 October 2012 | Amanda JesnoewskiRecently, this blog examined 10 must-have smartphone and tablet apps for busy mumpreneurs. However, with great new apps being created every day, here are 10 more that are worth checking out. BY AMANDA JESNOEWSKI.
| Blogs | Sole trader | Amanda JesnoewskiLife’s not always a beach for soloists
10:23PM | Wednesday, 10 October 2012 | Linnet HunterIs going solo the right move for you? Here are three takes on the pluses, minuses and interesting points about going it alone. BY LINNET HUNTER.
| Blogs | Sole trader | Linnet HunterVideo Interview: Kim McGuinness, Network Central
10:13PM | Monday, 8 October 2012 | Orsi ParkanyiKim McGuinness runs Network Central – a large organisation for women in management. She is probably the most connected person I know, and an expert on business networking. BY ORSI PARKANYI.
| Blogs | Orsi ParkanyiAre happiness, success and freedom somewhere over the rainbow?
10:55PM | Friday, 5 October 2012 | Cas McCulloughI’ve always been a goal orientated person. However, becoming a work at home mum taught me some valuable lessons about the goals that are truly worth pursuing. BY CAS McCULLOUGH.
| Blogs | Cas McCulloughIs blogging worth the effort?
10:35PM | Friday, 5 October 2012 | Adam FranklinBlogging is to your digital strategy what going to the gym is to your physical health. Sure, it can be tough staying motivated at first, but the long-term results make it worthwhile. BY ADAM FRANKLIN.
| Blogs | Adam FranklinTaking stock of your first quarter
10:21PM | Wednesday, 3 October 2012 | Marc PeskettWe’ve just come through the first quarter of the financial year. It’s a good opportunity to have a look at how your business is performing in these three key areas. BY MARC PESKETT.
| Planning | Business planning | Blogs | Marc PeskettNine top outsourcing tips for mumpreneurs
10:32PM | Wednesday, 3 October 2012 | Amanda JesnoewskiAs a busy mumpreneur, it can be tough to give each area of your business the attention it deserves. However, there are also many outsourcing horror stories from unwary businesses. Here are nine key tips to make sure you outsource effectively. BY AMANDA JESNOEWSKI.
| Blogs | Sole trader | Amanda JesnoewskiHow to pick the right mentor for you
10:22PM | Wednesday, 3 October 2012 | Linnet HunterWe can all do with a bit of good advice or assistance from time to time. Here are a few ways to find the right mentor for your business. BY LINNET HUNTER.
| Blogs | Sole trader | Linnet HunterThree core qualities an entrepreneur needs
10:22PM | Tuesday, 2 October 2012 | Rebekah CampbellAfter my recent National Student Leadership Forum speech, a bright young student asked me about the core qualities needed by entrepreneurs. Here’s my answer to that tricky question. BY REBEKAH CAMPBELL.
| Blogs | Rebekah Campbell