It seems impossible to switch on the TV these days without seeing an advertisement for insurance. From the cheapest car insurance to funeral cover and pet insurance, we’re bombarded with reasons why we need it. Some people insure everything; others make do without – but one thing’s for sure. If you are in business you […]
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You might not be aware, but more than a third of Australian businesses are owned by women, and the number is rising. In some ways, this statistic is no surprise, as women are graduating from university at higher rates than their male counterparts. But it could be higher still. Female Entrepreneurs Under Represented Researchers believe
If you’re planning to buy a business, there are probably a million questions running your head right now! And quite a few different emotions, too. Excitement, trepidation, fascination – and perhaps a little confusion over the terminology of the business advertisements your are reading. One of the most confusing issues for new business buyers is
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Regardless of the industry you are in, or the product you are selling, your customers should be your #1 focus. Your product or service may be the best in the world, but if you don’t know how to attract customers, your business could fail. Gone are the days when you could simply hang up a
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Starting your own retail business can be an exciting time! While we all choose to start businesses for different reasons, it could be a sea change (or a tree change), there’s one common aim we all share – and that’s to be successful and make money. For many business owners, that success is based on
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There’s no doubting the fact that online businesses are booming, and are filling a very real demand from an ever increasing range of customers. eCommerce sales are projected to increase 21% by 2018 (PFS June 2016), with online sales exceeding $20 billion for the first time last year. However, despite these positive statistics, there are
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Are you thinking of selling your business but wondering if it’s the right time of year? That’s a smart question because timing can make a huge difference to your profit. But sometimes the time to sell a business isn’t controlled by economic or seasonal factors. Why Sell A Business? People sell businesses for all kinds
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Let’s face it, life is stressful! Working for a boss can be stressful. But there’s no doubt about it, the life of a busy business owner is most certainly stressful. There is no job description, no set hours, no statutory breaks – and plenty of overtime! If your finances improve, you’re less stressed, right? In
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The Reserve Bank of Australia was widely expected to leave the official cash rate on hold this week – and it did. For the third straight month, our interest rates will remain at a record low 1.5%. The move was expected after new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported a surge in inflation
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Budget, backyards and safety are the top priorities for Australian home owners, according to Westpac’s 2016 Home Ownership report. When choosing an area, a whopping 66% see safety as a major factor, while 51% of home owners describe a backyard as an essential feature of the home. This new study took an in-depth look at
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