Helping small businesses on the Sunshine Coast to fulfill their true potential
By BMN
Although social media can be overwhelming, there are lots of resources to help you make the most of your social media efforts.
The following link contains some tips and resources from government to help you get started: http://www.business.gov.au/business-topics/business-planning/social-media/Pages/social-media-tips-and-resources.aspx
This article was suggested by our mentor Peter Read
By BMN
There’s nothing more rewarding than running your own business. However, many small business owners will tell you they find it difficult to take time off. The good news is, the introduction of cloud based technologies and global Internet access means business owners can now take leave, travelling to just about anywhere in the world while still dipping in and keeping an eye on things remotely. Read how here: http://www.dynamicbusiness.com.au/hr-and-staff/top-five-tips-to-running-your-business-remotely.html
This article was suggested by our mentor Julien Cahn
By BMN
For businesses across the country, the rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN) is approaching. For many, the NBN is still an unknown quantity. The following article looks at five common misconceptions when it comes to the next generation of internet infrastructure for Australia: https://smarter.telstra.com.au/technology/mythbusting-the-nbn
This article was suggested by our mentor Peter Read
By BMN
Deciding what Digital Technology to deploy within your business should be part of your strategic assessment and planning. Does the planned path deliver greater revenue; increased earnings; business longevity; competitive difference; acceptable ROI; all, some or none of these? The following paper from McKinsey is as appropriate to SME’s as it is to big business – scale your plan appropriately ensuring your Digital investment is well thought through as an integral leg of your business platform. Ensure your strategic plan for 2016 is in place: http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/strategy/raising_your_digital_quotient
This article was suggested by our mentor Stephen Lovegrove
By BMN
Most small businesses are using a website to reach their customers. The ATO understands how important this investment is for growing your business. If you pay for a website for your business, here are some things to remember about claiming the costs so you don’t miss out: https://www.ato.gov.au/
This article was suggested by our mentor Bob Joubert