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Giving out equity
3:26PM | Friday, 1 March 2013 | Brad LindenbergOne of the big decisions you’ll need to make when you start a business is who you will grant equity to, and under what circumstances. Your answer will have a big impact on your future financial wellbeing. BY BRAD LINDENBERG.
Blogs | Brad LindenbergGetting ready to sell your business
2:07PM | Thursday, 28 February 2013 | Greg HayesAre you contemplating selling or merging your business? If so, there are a few key details you should consider first. BY GREG HAYES.
| Growth | Buy a business | Sell a business | Blogs | Greg HayesRisky business
2:20PM | Thursday, 28 February 2013 | Jason RoseA recent side project has meant dealing with risk management. It turns out there’s a 78.342% probability that risk models say more about human nature than you might, at first, imagine. BY JASON ROSE.
| Blogs | Jason RoseHow to avoid being overwhelmed by your competitors
2:04AM | Wednesday, 27 February 2013 | Amanda JesnoewskiSometimes you can become so caught up in industry trends that you lose sight of what you’re trying to achieve. Here are five tips to prevent you feeling overwhelmed by bigger competitors. BY AMANDA JESNOEWSKI.
| Blogs | Sole trader | Amanda JesnoewskiSomeone getting in your way? Ever think it might be you?
2:01AM | Wednesday, 27 February 2013 | Linnet HunterAre you sick of people or events getting in the way of your home business? Before you do anything else, it’s time to take a look in the mirror. BY LINNET HUNTER.
| Blogs | Sole trader | Linnet HunterEntrepreneurial insomnia
2:00AM | Tuesday, 26 February 2013 | Rebekah CampbellOne question that investors like to ask is “What's keeping you up at night?” Since launching our website, I’ve found myself stewing over three things at 3am. BY REBEKAH CAMPBELL.
| Blogs | Rebekah CampbellVideo discussion: Jane Lu and Samantha Cran
2:00AM | Monday, 25 February 2013 | Orsi ParkanyiIn this discussion, Jane Lu from Show Pony Fashion and Samantha Cran from 1disease share their inspiring entrepreneurial experiences. BY ORSI PARKANYI.
| Blogs | Orsi ParkanyiAre you tempted to buy followers? Please don't
2:01PM | Friday, 22 February 2013 | Adam FranklinBuying Twitter followers or email mailing lists can seem like an easy way to build your social media presence. However, there are some very important reasons why you shouldn’t. BY ADAM FRANKLIN.
| Technology | Social media | Websites | IT | Blogs | Adam FranklinZero in on your ideal client
2:43PM | Thursday, 21 February 2013 | Cas McCulloughGot problem clients or no clients? Here’s what you might be missing. By CAS McCULLOUGH.
| Blogs | Cas McCulloughThe race to stay relevant is on
2:38PM | Wednesday, 20 February 2013 | Marc PeskettFrom the retail sector to the media, technology is rapidly reshaping whole industries. However, by taking advantage of government grants, you can make sure your business remains relevant. BY MARC PESKETT.
| Business planning | Growth | Growth Strategy | Blogs | Marc PeskettBoosting your creativity in business
2:49AM | Wednesday, 20 February 2013 | Amanda JesnoewskiCreativity is crucial in business. If you’re struggling to come up with your next big business idea, here are eight tips to help you out. BY AMANDA JESNOEWSKI.
| Blogs | Sole trader | Amanda JesnoewskiIs there a magic sales elixir?
2:01PM | Tuesday, 19 February 2013 | Greg FerrettMany entrepreneurs look for the sales elixir that, when used, turns a person into a business or sales superstar. But does such a formula exist? BY GREGORY FERRETT.
| Blogs | Greg Ferrett32 time-saving tips for the busy entrepreneur
2:11AM | Tuesday, 19 February 2013 | Jonathan WeinstockWorking efficiently is essential when you’re starting a business. Here are 32 simple ways you can save time and boost your productivity. BY JONATHAN WEINSTOCK.
| Blogs | Jonathan WeinstockNo such thing as dumb technical luck
2:51PM | Friday, 15 February 2013 | Brad LindenbergOn the internet, no one builds ‘everything’ in a new product from scratch. ‘Technical luck’ is the opportunity to leverage an existing platform or technology into a new business opportunity. BY BRAD LINDENBERG.
| Blogs | Brad LindenbergA cloudy business forecast
2:42AM | Friday, 15 February 2013 | John RussellCloud computing is forever changing the way businesses are run. Is your business taking full advantage of this new opportunity? BY JOHN RUSSELL.
| Technology | Social media | Websites | IT | Blogs | John RussellDon’t ignore tax obligations if you are a company director
2:21PM | Thursday, 14 February 2013 | Greg HayesDid you know that company directors can become personally liable for their company’s tax obligations? If you run a business, here are the key details you must be aware of. BY GREG HAYES.
| Financing a business | Venture Capital | Tax | Blogs | Greg HayesNot such a Better Place
2:01PM | Thursday, 14 February 2013 | Jason RoseIn many industries, the status quo makes no sense. However, instigating change can be tough, as the collapse of electric car innovator Better Place shows. BY JASON ROSE.
| Blogs | Jason RoseHiring for a start-up
2:30PM | Wednesday, 13 February 2013 | Rebekah CampbellWhen you hire staff for a start-up, there are a few essential characteristics you must look for in your candidates. Here are four key lessons I’ve learnt during the recruitment process. BY REBEKAH CAMPBELL.
| Blogs | Rebekah CampbellThe three Ws of writing about your service
2:53AM | Wednesday, 13 February 2013 | Linnet HunterDo you need to write some copy for an advertising flyer or your website? It’s time to brush up on a few basic writing skills. BY LINNET HUNTER.
| Blogs | Sole trader | Linnet HunterEight tips for maintaining and growing your cashflow
2:29AM | Wednesday, 13 February 2013 | Amanda JesnoewskiCashflow management can literally make or break your business. Here are eight essential tips to help you through the lean months. BY AMANDA JESNOEWSKI.
| Blogs | Sole trader | Amanda Jesnoewski
