Helping small businesses on the Sunshine Coast to fulfill their true potential
By BMN
There are thousands of blogs out there written by small business owners and experts. But how do you sort the wheat from the chaff? Read the following article to see SmartCompany’s annual list of Australia’s Best Business Blogs: http://www.smartcompany.com.au/technology/45714-australia-s-20-best-business-blogs-2015.html
This article was suggested by our mentor Lyn Wrigley
By BMN
Developing a financial model is one of the critical projects for any entrepreneur. Often created in a spreadsheet, it’ll allow you to work out how your business will scale, what’s your break even point, and when you’re likely to require investment.
The following article gives an overview on how to develop a financial model for your business: http://www.brw.com.au/p/entrepreneurs/how_to_create_financial_model_for_udGjXisaOWgS7cW7MfBFaP
This article was suggested by our mentor Julie Piper
By BMN
If you want to be a leader whom people follow with absolute conviction, you have to be a likeable leader. Tyrants and curmudgeons with brilliant vision can command a reluctant following for a time, but it never lasts. They burn people out before they ever get to see what anyone is truly capable of.
The following article describes 10 key behaviours that emotionally intelligent leaders engage in that make them so likeable: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/essential-habits-ultra-likeable-leaders-dr-travis-bradberry
This article was suggested by our mentor Julie Piper
By BMN
Have you ever wondered why someone with a great idea can turn it into a billion-dollar business, whilst someone with exactly the same idea (and resources) runs it into the ground? Clearly, it’s all about the person behind the idea.
Read the following article to discover the 5 personal qualities unique to successful online entrepreneurs that enable them to turn ordinary ideas into extraordinary businesses: http://www.dynamicbusiness.com.au/featured/the-five-personal-qualities-of-all-successful-online-entrepreneurs.html
This article was suggested by our mentor Julien Cahn
By BMN
Owning your own business can be highly rewarding, both financially and personally. But not every potential small business owner is the same. We all have different motivations for owning a business and what suits one person is an uncomfortable fit for another. So when it comes to deciding whether to start a small business from scratch, or invest in an established business, there’s no clear one answer. But there are many considerations that need to be made in determining whether you should buy or start your own business.
Read the following article to identify some pros and cons of both starting or buying a business: http://blog.reckon.com/should-i-buy-or-start-my-own-business
This article was suggested by our mentor Lyn Wrigley