Strategy

Guru says Ralph Waldo Emerson

All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make, the better.

News Myer and Harvey Norman plot China-based websites

Retail experts have reacted critically to Myer and Harvey Norman’s ambitious plans to launch China-based websites in order to deliver GST-free goods to Australia.

News Small businesses optimistic over NBN prospects

According to a new report, more than 50% of SMEs believe the Federal Government’s NBN will enhance business opportunities.

Taskmaster Brainstorm 25 ways to boost profits

It’s time for a brainstorming session, where everyone in your team is going to help come up with 25 new ways to boost profits.

News St. George attempts to woo small firms with mentor program

St. George Bank has its sights set on small businesses, urging entrepreneurs to enter its 2011 Business Mentor Program.

News GDP below expectations

Australia’s average measure of gross domestic product rose just 0.2% in the third quarter of 2010, falling below economists’ predictions of 0.4%.

News Multi-unit franchising on the rise

New research reveals increasing numbers of franchisees are taking up second franchise outlets, although relationships with franchisors appear to be suffering as a result.

News Business groups expecting action from Baillieu

Ted Baillieu is wasting no time as Victoria’s newly-appointed Premier, with plans to recall State Parliament before Christmas and challenge the Federal Government’s reform agenda.

News Small firms urged to make non-paying customers a 2011 focus

A new report suggests small businesses should focus on identifying non-paying customers and make it a key priority in the New Year.

News Lobby group COSBOA installs new chairman

The Council of Small Business of Australia has appointed Geoff Fader as its new chairman, following the departure of Bob Stanton.

News Businesses suffer third quarter profits dip

A new report shows 10 out of 15 industries experienced a drop in profits in the third quarter and 12 out of 15 industries suffered a decline in sales.

Guru says Stephen Vincent Benét

Life is not lost by dying; life is lost minute by minute, day by dragging day, in all the thousand small uncaring ways.

News Positive franchise forecast for 2011

New research reveals seven in 10 franchisors intend to recruit more franchisees in 2011 as their optimism returns to pre-GFC levels.

Features Success the second time around

After learning from the errors of her original entrepreneurial foray, Nicola Mills come back with a bigger and better business.

Taskmaster Book a holiday

Holidays are essential for entrepreneurs. They provide a chance to recharge, reflect and relax and are the only real safeguard against burnout.

News Start-ups urged to assume high consumer confidence

According to Roy Morgan Research Small businesses should assume customer confidence is high in order to boost sales.

Start-up TV The Entrepreneur Rollercoaster

Ride the highs and lows of coming up with a business idea on the Entrepreneur Rollercoaster.

Guru says Abraham Lincoln

And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count.  It's the life in your years.

Guru says Henry David Thoreau

As if you could kill time without injuring eternity.

Features 10 government start-up services you need to know

10 government start-up services you need to know about.

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