Business planning

Advice What business structure should I use?

Choosing a business structure can be challenging at the best of times but this quick guide will help you in your decision.

Advice How do I assess the strengths and weaknesses of my business?

One of the most common methods of assessing the strengths and weaknesses of your business is to conduct a SWOT analysis.

Advice What goes in my business plan?

Your business plan will define exactly what your business will do, how it will do it, how much it will cost and when you expect it to become profitable.

Advice Who should help my with my business plan?

There are a range of people you should consider asking for assistance as you develop your business plan.

Advice How do I know when is the right time to start up a business?

Many budding entrepreneurs begin their small businesses while working full or part-time in other roles.

Features The five keys to ensuring you don't crash and burn

If you're launching a business, or are about to, here are the five keys to making sure your start-up is a success. BY MARC PESKETT.

News Australian consumer confidence tops developed nations

Australians have the highest consumer confidence of all developed nations, new research shows, with more people spending money on home improvements, decorating or new technology.

News Consumers prefer cafés over pubs: Report

Australian consumers are choosing to catch up over a coffee rather than drinks at the pub, new research reveals.

News Start-up numbers fell 95% in 2011: Dun & Bradstreet

The number of new start-ups fell by a whopping 95% over the last 12 months, according to the latest Dun & Bradstreet report, as record numbers of small businesses continue to go bankrupt.

News Store closures to have minimal impact on retail rents: Report

Retail rents are expected to remain stable in 2012, according to Colliers International, despite store closures by major retailers including Dick Smith, Billabong and Specialty Fashion.

News New Sydney co-working hub WhatSpace aims for boutique appeal

A new Sydney co-working space for creative start-ups will focus on “collaborative creative working”, the founder says, but will accommodate no more than 20 members as it seeks to maintain a level of intimacy.

News Melbourne Mamma to launch as mumpreneur support booms

Melbourne-based mumpreneur Tracey Cotroneo has launched an online directory of independent stores owned and operated by mothers in business, in the latest addition to the support available to mumpreneurs.

News Retail sales rose 0.6% in January: Business Sales Indicator

Australian retail spending rose by 0.6% in trend terms in January, according to the Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Indicator, after 0.7% gains in November and December.

Features The dangers of committing to a big partnership

John Kelly from Atomo Diagnostics thought he had a financial backer, until they were taken over. This is how he saved his business. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.

News Brisbane start-up aradium snares global Facebook customer base

Brisbane-based start-up aradium has seen its Facebook app rapidly embraced around the world despite launching just a few months ago.

News Australian fitness industry set to boom: Report

Australia’s ageing and increasingly health-conscious population has seen an explosion in the number of fitness instructors, suggesting the health and fitness industry is ripe with opportunity.

News Consumer confidence increases amid March rate cut speculation

Consumer confidence increased by 4.2% in February, according to the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment, but the index is still 5.2% below the level of a year ago.

News Retailers urged to be wary of lease incentives

Retail landlords are offering generous incentives to new tenants, but start-ups still need to do their research before signing a lease.

News States’ small business commissioners join forces – but Federal role still lacking

Australia’s small business commissioners have agreed to share information about the issues facing SMBs, but a small business lobbyist says a Federal commissioner is still needed.

News Australian new business growth among world's best: Report

Australia is performing strongly when it comes to new business start-ups, with the nation recording the third highest number of new ventures among the world’s G8 economies, according to a new report.

News Businesses urge CBA, NAB not to raise interest rates

Business groups are urging the Commonwealth Bank and NAB to withhold interest rate hikes after increases from ANZ and Westpac, warning it could shatter the confidence of small firms.

News Small firms lead insolvency surge as failures leap by 9.2% in 2011

Corporate insolvencies surged by 9.2% last year to 10,481, according to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, as small building firms and retailers buckled under pressure.

News $25k grants for surging social enterprise sector

Social enterprise start-ups in Melbourne can now apply for the latest round of grants from the City of Melbourne, including funding and mentoring, to the tune of $25,000.

News Four ways to promote your app without falling foul of Apple’s crackdown

Apple has issued a stern warning to developers found to be artificially inflating the rankings of their apps, but an expert says there are plenty of above-board ways that start-ups can boost their apps’ rankings.

Mentors How do I break into a male dominated industry?

The keys to success are being proactive, communicating clearly and having the right attitude.

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