Gillian Franklin
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Female entrepreneurs struggle most with marketing: Survey
Female entrepreneurs are being urged not to skimp on their marketing strategies after research revealed almost half of female business owners need hel... Read More -
I seem to be working all waking hours. How can I cut down my workload?
I’ve just started up and seem to be working all waking hours (and some sleeping ones too). It’s getting ridiculous and I wondered if there are ways th... Read More -
Is the weakness in the retail sector due to the fact there are too many retailers?
While we potentially have an oversupply of retailers in Australia, the fact is consumers are spending less. Read More -
How can I ensure the samples I giveaway result in repeat customers?
I’m keen to give away samples of my new juice product, but I’m not sure how much to give away and how to follow up with customers who have tried the p... Read More -
Should I hire a salesperson and take a step back, or concentrate on hiring in other areas?
I only have one member of staff and spend pretty much all of my time on sales. Should I hire a salesperson and take a step back, or concentrate on hir... Read More -
I’m looking to take on my first member of staff. Which area should my first hire be in?
I’m looking to take on my first member of staff, and there are a few areas I need help with – namely sales and operations. Which area should my first ... Read More -
I’m suffering from an unreliable supplier. Should I cut my losses?
I’m suffering from an unreliable supplier. They provide the best quality goods for our business, which was the reason I went with them, but they are o... Read More