Lady Danielle Di-Masi blogs about treating every meeting as important, even “informal” ones over coffee.
“Always remember you are your client’s experience of the company, you are the service and the product. How you act in your meetings, any meeting no matter how informal you may think it is, influences the way they perceive you and your company as a firm and its value.”
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Charles Pludthura blogs about the difference CRM tools can make to a business’ current situation.
“Think about CRM tools and how they can improve upon the current situation. What is that worth to a buyer – in terms that really matter – Increasing Revenue, Avoiding Costs or Improving Service?”
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Roger Woodend delivers 10 tips for setting up an effective and targeted mobile strategy.
“It’s important to ensure that mobile is capitalised on in order to secure sales in the short-term, while building long-term loyalty and customer engagement.”
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Julian Smith blogs about the many opportunities available to Australian start-ups.
“Did you know that Australia is quickly becoming an entrepreneurial paradise? After steady declines in 2008 and 2010, Australian entrepreneurial activities have returned to the pre-economic crisis levels of 2007.”
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Phoebe Netto blogs about the rising level of unprofessional communication and bad manners in business.
“It also seems that unprofessional communication is on the rise, and this means that those who are professional have an advantage over their competitors…”
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Gina Lofaro blogs about making the most of marketing during the Christmas period.
“Don’t take it for granted that Christmas will be a quiet period for your business. Even if last year was deathly silent and your phones barely rang, that doesn’t mean this one will be the same…”
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Neil Tilly blogs about looking at innovation from a different perspective.
“The problem a lot of business owners face is that too many are looking for the game-changing, billion dollar idea that will propel their business to the same heights as Apple or Google. In 99 per cent of cases this simply isn’t possible.”
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Anna Cairo looks at the five business benefits of blogging.
“Blogging is a long term strategy where getting traction takes time. However, the potential opportunities are worthwhile so it is essential that business consider it.”
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Brad Callaughan looks at the methods a business owner has at their disposal for purchasing a car.
“Buying a new car under your business can be confusing. With so many options available, which one do you go with and what will be best for you?”
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It’s vital small business owners find ways to get a helpful second opinion, Rick Mapperson blogs.
“One of the greatest lessons I have learned in the 20 years of running my own business is to never hesitate to get a second opinion. Just because we may be experts in our chosen field of business, it does not mean that we are competent or have expertise across all aspects of our business.”
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