If you have a mental block against cold calling potential customers, then read the following article to find out how you might be able to change it: http://www.smartcompany.com.au/people/46667-how-i-overcame-my-fear-of-cold-calling.html
This article was suggested by our mentor Bob Joubert
Small Business News & Tips
Doing business online
Are you thinking of starting an ON LINE business venture, or adding an ON LINE channel to your current business?
Here are some basic tips from the NSW government website that you should consider.
http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/sites/ftw/Businesses/Selling_goods_and_services/Sales_methods/Selling_online.page
This tip is from our mentor David Bell
Growing your business
Growing your business is a project that we are all very keen to engage in, however struggle to find the time to even think about it. Here are some basic tips from the Australian Government website that you will find useful. There are also some links to resources that are very helpful: http://www.asbc.gov.au/my-business/growing
This tip is from our mentor David Bell
What killer virus is out to get you now?
If your staff receive a notice from Australia Post that they just missed a delivery and that they should print out the form to go collect it, will they open the label attached? Read the following article to gain an insight into some of the possible risks of using computers in business: http://www.smartcompany.com.au/technology/information-technology/46351-what-killer-virus-is-out-to-get-you-now.html
This article was suggested by our mentor Bob Joubert
Simple steps you must implement to improve your cash flow
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any small business – when it’s pumping your business is healthy, but when it dries up the results can be disastrous. Setting up a healthy business with a strong foundation of a billing and collection is a simple process, yet most businesses fail to get it right. Read the following article to find out how your business can ensure it has a strong cash flow and, importantly, how you can protect it: http://www.dynamicbusiness.com.au/small-business-resources/finance-cash-flow/simple-steps-you-must-implement-to-improve-your-cash-flow.html
This article was suggested by our mentor Julien Cahn