Helping small businesses on the Sunshine Coast to fulfill their true potential
By BMN
While anyone starting a company has the odds significantly stacked against them, building several successful companies from scratch taught Fred Schebesta innumerable lessons about business. The following article gives some advice that Fred wishes someone had told him when he got started: https://www.intheblack.com/articles/2014/06/27/lessons-of-a-serial-entrepreneur
This article was suggested by our mentor Julie Piper
By BMN
Borrowing from family or friends is increasingly common these days and with interest rates at historic lows, there are cashed-up individuals looking to lend to and/or take equity positions in businesses owned and managed by people they know and trust. But is borrowing from family or friends really a good idea? The following article describes some of the issues that can arise and how to deal with them: http://www.smartcompany.com.au/finance/is-it-wise-to-borrow-from-family-or-friends-for-your-business/
This article was suggested by our mentor Bob Joubert
By BMN
Relying too heavily on email to persuade others?
The following article explains why there’s still something to be said for building personal connections face-to-face: https://nzbusiness.co.nz/article/primary-pillars-persuasion-how-increase-your-conversion-rate
This article was suggested by our mentor Julie Piper
By BMN
Whether you’ve got a new small business or have already started one, at the end of the day it’s all about finding the right customers and making those sales.
Marketing is important for not only making that first sale but turning it into repeat business. The good news is small businesses and home entrepreneurs have never before had so much access to affordable marketing tools.
The following article describes seven simple things you can do, for next to nothing, to get your business talking to the right people: http://www.kochiesbusinessbuilders.com.au/7-steps-to-marketing-success
This article was suggested by our mentor David Metherell
By BMN
Ransomware, which encrypts all your computer files until you pay a ransom, is one of the most serious cyber threats to businesses. What can you do to help ensure your business does not fall victim to ransomware? The following article describes some measures which can help mitigate the risks: https://www.intheblack.com/articles/2017/07/01/protect-yourself-from-ransomware
This article was suggested by our mentor Julie Piper