Small Business
5 most common small business mistakes
LIFE is about making mistakes. But in business, they can cost you money, clients - and your future. So how can you skip the learning curve, and avoid the pitfalls?
Bilson: Cut small business some slack
ULTRA conservative lending practices among big banks are killing the entrepreneurial spirit for small businesses, Minister Bruce Bilson said today.
Six simple tricks to boost your business
SOCIAL media is a tricky business — how do you build a virtual following and engage your audience, without annoying them? It’s a fine line, say experts.
An army of specialists for small business
SMALL business is about being a jack of all trades, but as you get bigger you'll need to know who to call on. Here's your ultimate array of experts.
We launched two start-ups while unexpectedly pregnant
THERE’S never a ‘right time’ to start your own business. Jacqui and Michael Scruby quit their high-paying corporate gigs to follow their passions and then unexpectedly fell pregnant.
Marketing key for small business success
MARKETING is vital for small business so it's important to get the most bang for your buck, writes Nhada Larkin
Which online businesses are set to boom?
THERE's a lot of money to be made in setting up your own online store with some categories more lucrative than others. Where will your cash cow lie?
SPC Ardmona assistance rejected
THE Federal Government has announced it will not give struggling food processor SPC Ardmona an assistance package.
Make your business idea successful
CREATING a new business is a difficult process, Nhada Larkin has some tips to make it work
Why property is the best investment
LESLEY Ratz is a self-employed Lorraine Lea Linen area manager from Brisbane. Here she talks about her best investment.
How to get your business ready for sale
ONE of the biggest rewards that comes from building a small business can be selling it to a willing buyer, hopefully for a handsome profit.
10 worst celebrity business fails
BLESS those celebrities, they try so hard. But sometimes acting and singing talents just don't translate into the business world. Here are their 10 biggest flops.
We're fired up about corner shops
AUSTRALIANS' loyalty to their corner shops remains stronger than ever.
Chef: Crying babies ruin my restaurant
ONE couple brought their eight-month-old to a fine dining restaurant that costs $250 just to book a table. The baby wouldn't stop crying. So the chef had to say something.
Trio set to launch hi-tech toaster
THREE Adelaide entrepreneurs have developed a hi-tech toaster that may be the best thing since sliced bread.
Nominate your favourite business
AUSTRALIANS are being encouraged to help recognise hardworking small and medium businesses by nominating them in the Telstra Business Awards.
Cheeky bum burger advertisement banned
THE controversial magazine ad showing the contents of a burger in between a woman's bottom has been banned by the Advertising Standards Board after community uproar.
Online niche product owners thrive
AUSTRALIA'S craftiest small business owners are bucking the trend of high business failure rates by starting online with a niche product.
Bosses fear new bully dob-in laws
BOSSES fear staff blackmail over new powers imposed by the former Labor government for workers to dob in an office bully.
The words that are killing your career
STILL waiting for that elusive promotion? You might be doing things all wrong. Here are the 10 buzzwords that could be killing your career.
The secrets of successful people
GLAMOROUS lives and high flying jobs make them the envy of millions. But behind the scenes it can be a different story. Here is the other, dark side of success.
Fear, misery and the shock decay of a superpower
IT'S the land of opportunity where anyone willing to work hard can make their dreams come true. But inside an increasingly destitute America, a war is being waged between the new class of poor and the wealthy.
Why online shopping is about to get pricey
BETTER get all your online shopping out of the way soon. If the government has its way, it might be about to get rather expensive.
Mystery of the shadowy Bitcoin master
WE ONLY know one thing about the founder of this shadowy billion-dollar enterprise - his name. It just gets more mysterious from there.
Sweeten christmas sales with discounts
When it comes to luring shoppers this Christmas, there are a few sure fire ways to get it right. Here are tips from the experts on how to have a bumper season.
One less headache for small business
GOOD news for small business - the Government's going to give you a big helping hand.
Poor manners, typos costing business
BUSINESS leaders say typos in emails and failure to return phone calls can be major factors when awarding contracts.
Three tips to keep your startup alive
SO you've got a great idea and want to be the next Sergey Brin – but what’s involved and where the hell do you start? Here are the essential tips to save your start-up from crashing.
Why it's time to support small business
AUSTRALIANS are being encouraged to throw their support behind small businesses by spending up big at their stores. Find out how it can benefit you.
Sink your teeth into government pitch
Don't be daunted by the prospect of punching above your weight and tapping into some big government contracts.
St George to offer free office space
ST GEORGE are putting their money behind a boom in small business and are offering up free office space to support the idea.
Wow. This T-shirt will make your jaw drop
GRAPHIC IMAGE: There's Not Safe For Work and then there's this. American Apparel are famous for the 'sexploitation' of their ads but this T-shirt is way out there.
No bangers: Are these TV ads really offensive?
THESE are some of the complaints that have tied up Australia's advertising watchdog in the past year. Some are more than a little ridiculous.
17 things you should never say to your boss
AS MUCH as you might want to, there are certain things you should never, ever say to your boss. If you want to keep your job, that is. Here are the top 17.
New privacy rules protect entrepreneurs
THE privacy of thousand of small business operators who work from home is now being protected under new rules demanded by the Coalition.
Foods that should be banned from the office
WE asked. You answered. Here are the top foods our readers want to never, ever see again in the office. Too bad if it's what you have for lunch.
Nail the worst interview question
THERE'S one question in a job interview that makes everyone squirm. Here's how to nail it without sounding like an idiot.
Horoscopes essential reading for CEOs
FORGET sales forecasts and revenue reports, CEOs of multi-million dollar companies from all over the world are choosing to act based on the stars. Really.
Franchise concepts whip up interest
FROZEN yoghurt, ice-cream, Mexican fast food and pop-up retailing are the latest franchise innovations. But it pays to do your homework.
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Pub owner's sign blasts 'stupid' pay rates
A PUB owner has been called "bourgeois swine" after he went on a very public rant, complaining about public holiday penalty rates.