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WorkSmart: Why moving fast can equal failure
14 May 12Robert GerrishRecently I've heard of a couple of instances where hurried behaviour very nearly resulted in the loss of a sale…and that can't be good. Read more
How smart sourcing can help your bottom line
12 May 12Michelle KvelloSmart sourcing is the big brother of outsourcing: it’s not just about cutting costs; it’s about sourcing the optimum solution for your business, making sure that it stays agile and flexible. Read more
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When is it time to hire an employee?
11 May 12Brad CallaughanIf you are planning to bring on an employee in order to help grow or support your business, just how should you go about it? Read more
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WorkSmart: Are you sabotaging your success?
30 Apr 12Robert GerrishDiligence and attention to detail are great qualities in a small business owner. But a preoccupation with perfecting process and too much fine tuning can sabotage our success. Read more
Podcast: How To be innovative in your business
29 Apr 12Tim Reid and Luke MoultonIn this mind-opening interview, Phil McKinney, an innovation expert based in Silicon Valley, explains clearly and simply how any small business can introduce and benefit from an innovations culture. Read more
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WorkSmart: Are you sabotaging your success?
30 Apr 12Robert GerrishDiligence and attention to detail are great qualities in a small business owner. But a preoccupation with perfecting process and too much fine tuning can sabotage our success. Read more
WorkSmart: Planning to be productive
16 Apr 12Robert GerrishWe know from our recent research, that ‘not enough hours in the day’ is right up there as a cause of angst for the small end of town, so let’s develop a productivity plan. Read more
Tell Visa your success story to win
02 Apr 12 | AdvertorialEnter the Visa Small Business Awards and you could win a $10,000. Read more
An introduction to ‘Six Hats’ thinking
07 Mar 12Heather SmithCompared to unstructured brainstorming, Dr Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats method has been proven to reduce how long it takes to generate inspirational and innovative ideas. Read more
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Small Business is Australia's fastest growing sector – this business community site was created for those running a small business of one to five people. Here the solo and micro business owner will find small business forums, a small business directory, free resources, help, tips and advice on: starting a small business; working smarter when working from home; effective small business marketing; small business networking; the solo psyche; staying balanced as a small business owner; small business technology advice and small business finance tips.
