“Bloodsucking vampires.” We’ve all heard that term when it comes to lawyers. Just like we all cringe at the thought of having to hire one. However, there are many unforeseen and unfortunate … [Read more...]

Christmastime is an important time of year for businesses to acknowledge their employees’ hard work and accomplishments. However, it is just as important to ensure that Christmas celebrations stay … [Read more...]

Valuing your business is about more than assets; that valuation should include an appreciation for the risk involved with the business as well. Valuing a business can be difficult and intricate … [Read more...]

In the not-to-distant future, Australia will move to a cashless society. This move will have big implications to the small business sector once it is established. Digital transactions will replace … [Read more...]

It's everybody's dream: leave the rat race behind and start a business of their own. But few really make the dream a reality and for those that take the leap, the statistics indicate the failure rate … [Read more...]

You need to learn more about your customers. You need to know what they are looking for and their overall needs. However you need to know that people are going to make quick changes in their … [Read more...]

Small businesses need to attract customers without draining the bank and that means being on top of marketing that makes connections. This is why it's imperative that small business owners focus on … [Read more...]

Supporting small businesses has a great effect on the community also. Research shows this is due to a boomerang effect. Someone spends money on a local business, and that money is then put back in … [Read more...]

We may not realize that most successful businesses get their start by being family owned. While there are many things to think about in the business world regarding finances, advertising, etc, … [Read more...]

CRM data alone is not quite enough to get to know your customers. But overlaid with external sources of information, it can give you a clear picture of your client base. Using social media, responses … [Read more...]