2022-09-13 22:30
Building digital fluency in yourself or your business is vital to engage with digital business tools confidently and decisively, writes Darren Smith, chief product and technology officer at… Read More
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2022-09-13 00:30
The money quarter – or biggest quarter of the year – is fast approaching. Paul Waddy, eCommerce expert and strategic advisor at Wayflyer shares his best seven tips to ensure you… Read More
2022-09-12 23:52
The newly released August SME Sentiment Tracker shows that small and medium businesses are increasingly optimistic about the future, but job vacancies remain their biggest hurdle to growth… Read More
2022-09-12 22:30
The Albanese Government has committed to delivering tax breaks to help small business grow, writes Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson. Plus, there&rsquo&hell…Read More
2022-09-12 05:40
Now is a great time to optimise your technology. Doing a ‘spring clean’ can save you money and ensure you’re not paying for resources you don’t need. Flushing cash do… Read More
2022-09-12 01:19
New work patterns, formed during the crisis of the pandemic, brought the future of work forward to today, writes Neal Woolrich, advisory director at Gartner. The nature of work will con… Read More
2022-09-11 22:30
You get less than a minute to grab your audience’s buy-in during your elevator pitch, write Anthony Caruana and Kathryn Van Kuyk, co-CEO’s Media-Wize. So always start with your w… Read More
2022-09-09 01:00
If you want a seamless RTO (return to office), focus on understanding exactly what your employees want, says Bill Zeng, a senior director at Poly. Then you can make the necessary changes to… Read More
2022-09-08 23:11
Not every small business has an in-house IT whizz to solve every problem that pops up during the day. But you don’t need to be a tech superstar to get the basics right, writes Theory o… Read More
2022-09-08 23:00
After ten years at the helm of multiple successful businesses – and a couple of not-so-successful ones – entrepreneur and business commentator, Steve Glaveski, has picked up… Read More
2022-09-08 22:30
Leadership has long been a dynamic dance, balancing attaining results with managing and leading people. In this era, agility and adaptability have become the skills of the thriving organisat… Read More
2022-09-08 03:04
As businesses continue to adapt to the rapid pace of digitisation and more permanent hybrid ways of working, many of the answers lie in the cloud. You can’t argue with the stats. Accor… Read More
2022-09-08 03:00
Wellbeing at work is of utmost importance not only in the weeks leading up to R U OK? Day, but all year round, writes Alex Hattingh, Chief People Officer at people management platform, Emplo… Read More
2022-09-08 02:35
Choosing the colours for your logo should be a well thought-out decision, based on multiple factors, writes Shayne Tilley, head of marketing at 99designs by Vista. Getting it right can stren… Read More
2022-09-08 01:00
Sarah Cordiner has never been afraid to buck convention, building herself up from the first woman in her family to go to university to becoming a world-leading edupreneur. She joined editors… Read More
2022-09-07 22:30
There’s a lot of noise when you have a fast growing business, writes Ben Lipschitz, CEO and cofounder at FoodByUs. So he offers the three pillars that have enabled his startup to reall… Read More
2022-09-07 02:31
According to a new report from Xero, almost half of small business owners say that managing employee processes in today’s ever-changing regulatory environment is negatively impacting t… Read More
2022-09-07 02:29
The rules around paying super for your employees have changed in the past few months. Mark Chapman, Director of Tax Communications at H&R Block, has the low-down on your new obligations… Read More
2022-09-06 22:30
The line between independent contractor and employee can often become blurred, writes Pooja Kapur, an employment Lawyer at Owen Hodge Lawyers. Even if someone is engaged on a contract basis… Read More
2022-09-05 23:30
B Corp certification demonstrates to employees, customers, investors and partners that your company is committed to being a force for good, writes Blair Crawford, CEO and co-founder of Daltr… Read More
2022-09-05 22:30
While this year has brought many challenges it has also created a new era of employee positivity, writes Chris Dahl, co-CEO at Pin Payments. As seen with the quiet quitting movement and grea… Read More
2022-09-05 00:42
How often do you review your social strategy, process and outcomes? asks Elise Balsillie, Head of Thryv Australia. Now is a good time to thoroughly spring clean your social media to set your… Read More
2022-09-04 23:50
You don’t have to make contributions to your superannuation when you’re self-employed. But if you don’t have a sensible super strategy, you’re probably not going to l… Read More
2022-09-04 23:15
Ever wondered why your competitor is always in the media being interviewed as the expert in your field?
The post 5 tips to make DIY PR a habit and get results appeared first on Kochie's Bus… Read More
2022-09-04 22:30
When costs increase and profits are squeezed, businesses should review their cash flow at a granular level, writes Oracle NetSuite’s Jason Toshack. He shares his top tips to offset ris… Read More
2022-09-02 03:38
Women’s clothing retailer Birdsnest Online have made good on their aim to lessen the impact of ‘fast fashion’ with the launch of their pre-loved offering, Birdsnest rehatch… Read More
2022-09-01 23:15
Simon Cohen is CEO and founder of Australia’s number one buyers’ agency, Cohen Handler, and one of the stars of Amazon Prime’s reality TV series, Luxe Listings Sydney. He j… Read More
2022-09-01 22:30
When you master it, the Net Promoter Score is a metric that makes tomorrow better for your business and your customers, writes PR and marketing specialist, Annette Densham. Metrics make the… Read More
2022-09-01 05:29
Fresh from today’s jobs summit: the government will bring in early legislation for multi-employer bargaining and a range of other changes to the industrial relations system. Workplace… Read More
2022-08-31 22:30
Good contracts create good relationships, writes Love Your Legals founder, Shalini Nandan-Singh. But how can you ensure your contracts are fair and reasonable? Few concepts are more Australi… Read More
2022-08-31 02:38
Developed in response to a world where hybrid working has become the norm, Microsoft has packed its latest Windows 11 updates with handy features designed to help you and your staff be more… Read More
2022-08-30 23:51
It makes sense for tomorrow’s jobs and skills summit to focus on productivity, but other more personal things matter as well, says Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow at ANU’s Crawford… Read More
2022-08-30 23:15
Referrals and recommendations produce a whopping 400 per cent increase in conversions.
The post How to grow your business with word-of-mouth referrals appeared first on Kochie's Business Bui… Read More
2022-08-30 22:30
When it comes to what makes a small business succeed or fail, the statistics paint a compelling picture of where businesses typically go wrong. Business accounting expert, Kris Dieckmann, to… Read More
2022-08-29 23:00
Ahead of Thursday’s jobs and skills summit, Pi-Shen Seet from Edith Cowan University and Janice Jones from Flinders University present three ways to fill the immediate skills shortage… Read More
2022-08-29 22:30
Founders and owners need to take the best of big business and implement it into their own company, writes Angus Stevens, CEO and cofounder of Start Beyond. A large corporate gives you a wide… Read More
2022-08-29 16:00
Understand your commercial and personal goals.
The post Don’t get derailed by distraction disguised as opportunity appeared first on Kochie's Business Builders Read More
2022-08-29 01:36
Family businesses have had a rough couple of years. They’ve experienced the personal strains caused by lockdowns and disruption to routines. On top of that, they’ve endured the p… Read More
2022-08-29 00:25
As Australian businesses face staff shortages and rising inflation, new data from Australia’s largest business organisation, My Business, shows more than half of small business owners… Read More
2022-08-28 22:30
Does your email inbox fill up faster than you can empty it? You’re not alone – answering emails can take up way too much of a business owner’s time. Former editor of Flying… Read More
2022-08-26 02:00
One of the joys of his job is being able to sit down and pick the brains of people like Shaq, writes David Koch. Yes, they talked basketball, but also Shaq as a leader, investor and all-roun… Read More
2022-08-25 23:05
YouTube Shorts is a new way for content creators to share their videos with the world. The best part of it all is that it’s free, writes digital marketing and content creation guru, Ad… Read More
2022-08-25 22:30
When digital marketing expert Kate Toon‘s son wanted a new computer, she suggested he start a video editing business to fund it. And boy, did he learn some fast startup lessons even ol… Read More
2022-08-25 01:30
What's your criteria?
The post How will you know when your business has made it? appeared first on Kochie's Business Builders Read More
Small Business Records Highest Jobs Growth Since August 2021, But Other Indicators Are Looking Shaky
2022-08-25 00:17
The latest Xero Small Business Index is out today with mixed results. The highest jobs growth in 11 months was an important positive, but wages growth, sales growth and payment wait times ar… Read More
2022-08-24 23:30
After crowdfunding the launch of their world-famous ocean clean-up device, Seabin, Pete Ceglinski and its inventor, Andrew Turton, have turned the business into a world-changing subscription… Read More
2022-08-24 22:30
The only way to stay ahead of the competition is to stay on top of SEO – it’s the best way to generate leads and target the right audience. Your SEO campaigns need to grow and ch… Read More
2022-08-24 01:30
A new report from the Small Business Commissioner has found that insurance is often unavailable or too expensive for small business and direct action is needed to improve insurance affordabi… Read More
2022-08-24 00:50
People will typically make purchasing decisions emotionally, and then justify those decisions with logic.
The post How to address the two psychological needs of your customers appeared firs… Read More
2022-08-23 22:30
Australian domain names are getting a shake-up with the launch of the new, shorter .au domain name extension, writes Tamara Oppen, Managing Director at GoDaddy Australia. Local businesses ar… Read More
2022-08-23 04:27
From growing up in housing commission in Brisbane to building a multimillion-dollar enterprise and being invited to Richard Branson’s Necker Island – twice – Leela Cosgrove… Read More
2022-08-23 04:25
Starting a small business is a risk itself, however, it takes even more risk-taking to grow that business.
The post 3 ways small business can embrace risk-taking to fuel growth appeared firs… Read More
2022-08-22 23:18
Dubbed one of the 100 Best Inventions of 2021 by TIME Magazine, espresso is the Aussie startup that’s filling unexpected gaps in the new world of hybrid work. Founders Will Scuder… Read More
2022-08-22 22:30
Sick, carers and personal leave has increased enormously since pre-COVID times and that places a heavy burden on small business owners. Here’s what you can do to lessen the impact. The… Read More
2022-08-22 01:03
Regression in the gender pay gap and a stronger pickup in male employment growth over female has stifled a rebound in Australia’s gender equality progress, the latest Financy Women&rsq&hell…Read More
2022-08-21 22:30
Satisfied employees are more motivated, inspired and productive. Productivity coach, Chelsea Pottenger, shares her best tips for keeping your team happy and engaged. Employee satisfaction ca… Read More
2022-08-19 01:14
As a young Dutch backpacker bartending in 1970s Sydney, a chance opportunity with a local furniture store set Richard Kuipers on an incredible path towards multi-generational business succes… Read More
2022-08-18 23:15
A lot has changed in the two-and-a-half years since COVID started, writes Alan Manly OAM, CEO of Universal Business School Sydney. Digital experience has grown and business needs to look at… Read More
2022-08-18 22:30
Messaging has changed the way we interact in our personal lives, and now it’s changing how we do business, writes Harry Lowes, Director of GBG Scaled, Meta ANZ. To keep up with cu… Read More
2022-08-18 02:51
Meta-dining, customised meals and alcohol-free venues will shape the future of Aussie hospitality going forward, finds a new research report from YouGov and me&u. The ‘Pubs, Pints… Read More
2022-08-17 23:15
Half of Australian adults aren’t getting enough exercise and sedentary work is a big contributor. It’s time to get creative to boost your physical activity at work, advises psych… Read More
2022-08-17 22:30
We’re almost at the pointy end of the year—it’ll be December before you know it. Which means you should already be thinking about next year’s digital marketing plans… Read More
2022-08-17 06:02
Cyber criminals are becoming more sophisticated, targeting both software and hardware. Microsoft’s next-generation security features in Windows 11 Pro on modern devices powered by Inte… Read More
2022-08-17 05:25
The fourth annual Smart WFM Australian Business Book Awards are back and entries are open now until August 26. The Smart WFM Australian Business Book Awards recognise entrepreneurs, business… Read More
2022-08-17 04:33
The July Employment Hero SME Index shows an increase in median wages and growing employment numbers, which highlights the resiliency of the small and medium-sized employment sector. In good… Read More
2022-08-16 23:00
Continually undercharging is a common problem for small business owners.
The post 6 steps to charge what you’re really worth appeared first on Kochie's Business Builders Read More
2022-08-16 22:30
Inflation has hit small business hard, writes Xero economist Louise Southall, but there’s plenty you can do to prepare for (and minimise the impact of) tough economic conditions. Compa… Read More
2022-08-16 01:30
You need to stand out from the pile to recruit the right candidate – especially in the current market. Leanne Hasting, founder of Leanna J Consulting, discovered that the best way to d… Read More
2022-08-15 23:00
Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been using influencers for a while, a set of influencer marketing guidelines will make sure you get the most out of your campaigns, say… Read More
2022-08-15 22:30
Personality tests are a common part of job applications, but as Dominique Allen, associate professor at Monash University writes, not all questions are lawful and it comes down to how the ga… Read More
2022-08-15 05:18
The operational needs and priorities of businesses across Sydney are being put under the microscope through a business needs survey that will help shape future support initiatives. The City… Read More
2022-08-15 04:30
The decision to jump from employee to entrepreneur is rarely easy, says the team at Entrepreneurs’ Organization in Australia, but if you start small, get support and shift your mindset… Read More
2022-08-15 00:15
One important concept you need to grow your business is a complete understanding the business lifecycle, says Brad Turville, director and business advisor at BJT Financial. Otherwise, you ri… Read More
2022-08-14 22:30
Why wait until payday? A growing number of young Australians are jumping onto earned wage access, an employer-offered benefit that’s already popular in the UK and USA. Rather than wait… Read More
2022-08-14 20:01
Research released today by Xero reveals nearly half of Australian small business owners would likely register for eInvoicing if government agencies and big businesses started sending eInvoic… Read More
2022-08-12 01:37
Jane Cay is the trailblazing founder of fashion retail juggernaut, Birdsnest. She joined editors Adam Bub and Cec Busby on the First Act podcast to share her journey from a boutique store in… Read More
2022-08-11 23:15
As the fierce war for talent heats up, businesses have no choice but to adapt to hybrid office working arrangements, writes Bill Zeng, Senior Director, APAC, Poly. The office environmen… Read More
2022-08-11 22:30
What’s the number one thing holding your productivity back? You! It turns out that people switch screens once every 40 seconds in a typical workday. But when we switch screens, we suff… Read More
2022-08-11 14:01
There’s limited time left to secure priority access to the new .au domain names and Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, is urging small business t… Read More
2022-08-11 03:19
Startup leaders being real right from the beginning benefits both the candidates and the company, writes Ben Lipschitz. Working in a startup or high-growth business is a whole different ball… Read More
2022-08-11 00:05
Understanding the different types of logo can be invaluable when choosing what’s best for your small business brand, writes Shayne Tilley. Although you see and interact with hundreds o… Read More
2022-08-10 21:00
Business NSW awards celebrate entrepreneurship and business success and they’ve just opened entries for the 2022 Sydney Metro Business Awards. The Business Awards recognise growth, ent… Read More
2022-08-10 01:00
The traditional pathway to a thriving business has radically changed, writes Futurist Business Designer Melissa Pepers. Business design helps you pivot traditional models and do something di… Read More
2022-08-09 23:00
A recent MYOB report found that SMEs are wasting one working day a week on tasks that shouldn’t need to happen, writes Daniel West, Chief Sales and Support Officer, MYOB. If you’… Read More
2022-08-09 22:30
The buyer needs to know more than ever that you are there for them, and knowing the right words to say just isn’t going to be enough to exhibit that anymore.
The post How learning what… Read More
2022-08-09 14:01
External administrations and court actions are on the rise and the ‘hands off’ approach to debt collection adopted by the ATO and many lenders during the pandemic is clearly over… Read More
2022-08-09 06:32
The following tips are taken from Cuppa.tv’s free eBook, 10 Conversations To Elevate The Way You and Your Team Work. Cuppa.tv is the online streaming platform for conversations and mas… Read More
2022-08-09 02:12
Big business must show leadership, respect and care for our small businesses and pay their bills on time, writes Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson… Read More
2022-08-09 00:45
A strong organisational culture is imperative to attract and retain top talent, however the distributed work environment is having a big impact on “connectedness”, writes Neal Wo… Read More
2022-08-08 23:15
For you and your pooch a pet-friendly office may seem a no-brainer. More of us are facing pet separation anxiety than ever before. Dog ownership surged with pandemic lockdowns and worki… Read More
2022-08-08 03:26
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) is set to crack down on small businesses and contractors operating in a cash economy as it attempts to claw back billions in unpaid taxes for work done off th… Read More
2022-08-08 02:01
Kochie’s Business Builders and Qantas Business Rewards recently asked Aussie businesses to tell us how they could use 250,000 Qantas Points to help let their business fly. From hundred… Read More
2022-08-08 01:00
Online retailers are facing a tough twelve months. That might sound odd, considering online retail still has a long way to grow, and is still technically in its infancy. It’s just that… Read More
2022-08-07 23:47
Your startup or small business has invested in public relations (PR) for the first time and wants to get media coverage for your company. Engaging a PR partner is just the first step. Succes… Read More
2022-08-05 02:00
In order to be a successful leader it requires a wide range of time, skill and determination. One essential skill that makes leaders stand out from the crowd is being able to influence witho… Read More
2022-08-04 22:00
With August marking Tradies National Health Month, a discussion about the importance of the health of tradies has never been more important, writes Elise Balsillie, Head of Thryv Australia… Read More
2022-08-04 03:32
Founder of Werkling, Michelle Fotheringham, says the future of work is changing rapidly as professionals seek purpose over pay. She joined editors Cec Busby and Adam Bub on the First Act pod… Read More
2022-08-04 00:00
As an author, speaker and coach on productivity, I’m often asked about competing priorities and the need to say “no”. It can be challenging and uncomfortable to say no in a… Read More
2022-08-03 22:00
Staring at the award’s entry form, all you can see is a lot of words urging, beseeching and demanding you answer succinctly, articulately and above all, cleverly, so you stand out. The… Read More
2022-08-03 02:00
Every year, the ATO takes a close look at certain issues which taxpayers tend to get wrong. An area that often gets small and medium-sized private companies into hot water is the blurr… Read More
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