All aboard for the small business board
The common wisdom is that only big companies need a board, but start-ups and SMEs can also benefit from having an advisory or even formal board structure in place. BY MARC PESKETT.
Revealed: Where Aussie start-ups get their funding
Finding start-up funding can be tough. Thankfully, as our infographic reveals, it is out there if you know where to look. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
What kind of salesperson are you?
The ability to sell can make or break a start-up. So what’s the most effective way of selling when you’re growing a business? Here are the pros and cons of seven common approaches. BY ALEXANDRA CAIN.
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Early starter to success
Young entrepreneur Ben Bradshaw was inspired by magic when he launched the AdWords management company SponsoredLinX. Literally. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.
10 great lessons to take from SXSW 2012
The annual South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas is a magnet for the world’s most innovative entrepreneurs. Here are the top 10 business lessons from this year’s show. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
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Who should I turn to for marketing ideas?
There’s nothing worse than a big mental block when you finally manage to put time aside to try something new with your marketing.
Scott Robinson
Is it worth including a blog on my business’ website?
Blogging is like anything else you do in terms of marketing your business – if it’s not quality and it’s not sending the right message, then you’re simply wasting your time.Martin Nally
How can I ensure there’s not an (unintentional) gender pay gap in my business?
It really is unforgivable in this day and age to have gender pay inequity in a small business.Gillian Franklin
How do I calculate my company’s net worth for a loan?
Here is a simple way to work out how much working capital your start-up needs.
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