Starting up a business is tough. You’re often juggling your current employment with the launch of your business and still trying to find time to spend with your family and to sleep! The first 12 months of launching is no doubt the toughest but it is also the most important time. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, more than 60 percent of small businesses cease operating within the first three
Avoiding Procrastination when it’s SO OVERWHELMING
Getting busy… on your daily tasks can be more difficult than it needs to be! How many times do we say to ourselves “it can wait until after lunch” or tomorrow or next month… Probably more times than we would like to admit. I have learned some really useful tips for avoiding procrastination during my studies at University where procrastination isn’t an option because I’ve been juggling a full-time career,
GET COVERED- Don’t forget business insurance!
Insurance is a large cost to you and your business which doesn’t show any value… until you need to make a claim. It is one of those begrudging expenses in life that we HATE paying. So, do you really need insurance or can your business operate without it? In short, yes you do need insurance not just for your business, but for your personal life too. If you own a
Goal Digger! Welcome to 2016 – Your Year!
January is the month filled with a sense of clean and fresh motivation, hope and excitement. We are usually energised after seeing family and friends, loved ones or from taking a well deserved break after a massive year. If you are like me, ideas start to swirl around in your mind, business ideas that make you feel excited and passionate. The one problem holding you back right now is knowing
Make your time count
Exchanging Time For Currency How many times have we said “I don’t have time to do that” or “I don’t know how you find the time to do that”? The interesting thing about time is, each and every one of us is given the same amount of time each day. Time can’t be bought, it can’t be paused and doesn’t discriminate. So, why can some people run successful businesses while
NAMING OR RENAMING YOUR BUSINESS
Thinking of a business name is often the most difficult part of setting up your business. With most of the ‘perfect’ domain names already taken, it can become difficult to think of a name that conveys your business in a memorable and meaningful way. Here are a few steps to follow when you are creating your business name: Think of words: Create a list of names that you like the look and sound of.These words
DO YOU PLAY MUSIC IN YOUR BUSINESS?
Did you know that nine-in-ten Australians listen to recorded music at least once a week, that’s equivalent to 1.1 millions hours a day. Playing music in your business or premises has been proven to enhance your client/customer’s experience, influence the decisions of clients/customers and motivate staff to perform within your business. You may then be surprised to learn that you must have a license to play copyright protected music in your business