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How can I encourage my staff not to bring their cars to work?

3:00AM | Thursday, 28 March 2013 |  Actively encouraging environmentally friendly practices among employees is an extremely commendable act for any small business owner.

I’m stuck in a job I hate. Help!

9:00AM | Wednesday, 8 September 2010 |  A few years ago I left a very well paid job to start my own business. Here are some key lessons I learnt in the process.

How can I confirm a potential investor’s experience with start-ups?

2:00AM | Monday, 25 February 2013 |  As with any major recruitment decision, you must perform due diligence on your potential investor.

What are the pros and cons of leasing equipment?

1:14AM | Thursday, 13 January 2011 |  There are a number of issues to consider before deciding on a finance arrangement for your equipment.

As a tech business, should I be looking overseas for finance rather than Australia?

2:02PM | Tuesday, 1 February 2011 |  While it might feel like Australia suffers from a “conservative” investing culture, the true situation is a little more complex.

My business plan is too long. What should I hack out?

6:55PM | Wednesday, 1 June 2011 |  Think about your business plan the same way that the chef thinks about creating her next menu – it has to have all the ingredients that the customers want.

VCs call for UK-style tax breaks to spur start-up market

11:55PM | Wednesday, 30 November 2011 |  The Federal Government has been urged to do more to spur start-up investment, following the unveiling of a UK government initiative that gives a huge tax break to venture capitalists.

Make it easy to pay

11:54PM | Friday, 25 November 2011 |  Businesses must make it as easy as possible to take payments from your customers.

Four ways to get a cashed up start-up

11:40PM | Wednesday, 16 November 2011 |  There are multiple sources of cash available and most SMEs could do more to take maximum advantage of them.

Are Australian investors overly conservative?

11:41PM | Monday, 14 November 2011 |  Getting venture capital for any start-up is hard work. But entrepreneurs need to find ways to attract reluctant Aussie VCs, or else try their luck overseas.
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