Tag: business
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How to break the business curse
By now you know that the world of new business is full of obstacles. The failure rates of 50% of all new businesses closing by their fourth year and 71% by their tenth year are a testament to this. The land of the entrepreneur seems a treacherous pursuit. But alas the world need not be so…
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5 Mistakes when starting a business
Let’s get things straight, there is no way in the world that starting a business is going to be easy. However to make your life a little easier, we’ve detected five common mistakes that you should definitely avoid. 1. Not having a plan You need to decide where you see yourself in the future and how you…
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7 TED talks to improve the way you do business
Business is a world that is incredibly dynamic; constantly and unpredictably changing, so learning about it is an absolute must. Who better to learn from than seasoned experts, and where better to find those experts than at TED. Here are seven talks that are motivational, innovative and thought-provoking, and of course, are videos that will change the…
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Inspirational quotes from 10 of the richest people
The reason they are some of the richest men in the world, is because they had the mentality and drive to get there. Here are 10 quotes to inspire you to succeed from 10 of the richest people in the world. 10. Larry Page, co-founder of Google Net Worth – $29.2 billion “If you’re changing…
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A Breath Of Fresh Air
Air, one of the world’s most bountiful, natural, renewable resources, is being bottled and sold to enthusiastic consumers around the world. If you are feeling slightly skeptical about this don’t worry, you’re not alone. It appears that British company Aethaer is legitimately tapping into a market that is desperate for fresh, clean air; something that is in…
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Tips for starting and maintaining a small business
The start of the year is a great time to reflect on your small business; is it successful? What more can I be doing? What should I stop doing? Your thirst for small business tips should be insatiable. While most of your learning will come from first-hand experience, sitting down and considering knowledge and advice…
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5 Qualities That Define a Great Leader
Give and you shall receive. Many leaders today get stuck between trying to be the ‘cool boss’ but still remain respected. These are five qualities every great leader should possess to be able to achieve the perfect balance of guidance, control and understanding. Ultimately, it is most important to be genuine and put yourself in…
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Australian retail sales see dramatic fall in December
Australia’s retail sales report for December has missed expectations, coming in flat against expectations for an increase of 0.5%. It was the smallest monthly increase since July 2015 where sales decreased by 0.1%. Over the year sales grew by 4.19% to $24.759 billion, a slight deceleration on the 4.3% pace seen in the 12 months…
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5 Things Your Business Should Consider in 2016
Plan ahead for the rest of the year and don’t let your business miss out on trends that could have potentially benefited you. Here are 5 things your business really should consider in 2016: 1. China is slowing A few years ago GDP growth was at 14% but has since halved to come in under…
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Finding a Co-Founder
Finding a co-founder is difficult but also critical. An analysis of dataset of 100,000 startups by Startup Genome showed that solo founders take 3.6x longer to reach the scale stage, compare to 2-3 co-founders. You might be lucky and have friends to partner up with but what are other ways people have come together and…