In this week’s video blog, I pick up from the last video on why all serious businesses need a Business Plan.
I reveal the 5 common mistakes most businesses make when writing their business plan.Continue reading
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The “Catch-22s” of starting and running a business
In my consulting practice, I come across business owners at all stages of their business’ life. This week, I realised that starting and running a business is full of Catch-22 scenarios. For those not familiar with the term, a Catch-22 is a requirement that cannot be met until a prerequisite requirement is met, however, the prerequisite cannot be met until the original requirement is met.Continue reading
Ready to start a business? 10 questions you should ask yourself first
Are you working for the man and wishing you weren’t? Have you got a great business idea and think you’re ready to start your own business?
Starting a business is not for the faint hearted. 70% of Australian startups wouldn’t fail in their first year of operation if it was a piece of cake. Assess how ready you really are to start a business by asking yourself these 10 important questions.