I have fallen victim to it again. Work got busy – as it always does this time of year, and I became “busy and important” once again. My office is a shambles (organised chaos?!), and …
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The SME Owner’s Dilemma
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Saving Tax – The Big Ticket Items
Following on from my recent article about the Great Australian Dream of a tax refund, and it being the bain of my existence, I thought I would follow it up with a piece about what …
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The Great Australian Dream of a Tax Refund
I believe there are now two great Australian dreams – the dream of home ownership, and the dream of an annual Tax Refund. As it is tax time, this is a topical subject. Now into …
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If you are not a control freak do not go into business
(But know when to let go) Running an SME is not for the faint hearted, whether you are starting up, buying a business or taking over a business where you previously were an employee. There …
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Why TF do you want to run your own SME?
One of the most important things to decide early on in your business life is what you want out of going into business and working for yourself. If your first and only answer is “lifestyle”, …
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Small Fish are Sweet
It is common that many small businesses take on projects and clients that are outside their capacity in terms of both expertise and resources. Don’t be fooled by the bright lights! Initially it might seem …
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What’s involved in selling your business?
Selling your business can be a stressful time and unless you’ve done it before, it’s hard to know what to expect or what’s required to get the right result. I’ve put together the top issues …
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Treat your customers well, and treat your staff better
I first heard this quote on a documentary about the Maloof family, who emigrated from Lebanon to the US and created a business empire across a number of business categories. I have also heard it …
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Cash is King
In business, and SME’s in particular, cash is king. Not that cash, cash flow. This, to me, is the most important thing to bear in mind when running a business. You might have the best …