Should Success Mean Working Crazy Hours?
These days, the ability to work crazy hours seems dangerously old-fashioned and almost taboo in some quarters. There must be something wrong with you if you work days, nights and part of weekends.
Lifestyle versus Profit
Being called a lifestyle entrepreneur should be a point of pride, not an insult. The term applies to anyone who places passion before profit, and intends to combine personal interests and talent with the ability to earn a living.
Small and Non-bank Lenders Worth a Look
I HAVE run my own small travel and leisure company for the past 22 years. Most of my business comes from tourists, mainly from overseas, although I have had a…
Build Your Listening Muscle
We know the importance to our health of building our muscles and working on them everyday. Well, building our listening muscle is equally important to our business. Yes this is…
Small Business Haters and Other Challenges
Yes, there are challenges in being a small business owner, and especially when your business is online. Take the online hater, for example. But don't worry! We've got some tips…
Financing Small Businesses: Do’s and Don’ts
So, you want to know how to finance a small business? For a small business, there are many avenues you can wander down, if you're seeking financing. Now that…
She’s Spending Again: Influential ‘Alpha’ Women Budgeting for Luxuries – Mass Women’s Market Likely to Follow
America’s ‘Alpha females’ are spending again. After years of tightening the purse strings and focusing on essential purchases, she’s budgeting for one splurge and more everyday luxuries in the year ahead, according…
ANZ lifts small business lending rates, other banks tipped to follow
The other big three lenders are expected to follow ANZ’s lead in increasing interest rates for mortgages and small business lending. ANZ announced on Friday that it was increasing…
Ask an Expert: Why Twitter is great for small business
Q: I like using Twitter to follow famous people and writers I like. The ability to see what they are thinking in real time is cool, and watching a breaking…
Joint Ventures For Women & Meaningful Alliances
In this week's Success Tip, we explore 2 different types of Joint Venture Opportunities and how to think 'outside the square' for greater success with your JV's!