by Buck Samrai | Jun 3, 2014 | Business Owners, Business Start-up, Business Success, Entrepreneurs, Outsourced Admin, Phone Answering
When I first began building my business, I think I had the wrong idea. I think so many business owners do. You see, I thought (and it’s kind of funny some 15 years later), that if I worked hard enough for a little while – at the front end, the rest would be...
by Michelle | Apr 29, 2014 | Business Owners, Business Success, Entrepreneurs
Did you know that Australia is amongst the world’s most entrepreneurial countries? Ernst & Young (EY) listed Australia in their top five along with Canada, South Korea, the UK and the US. Entrepreneurship in Australia is perceived to give us a sense of...
by Buck Samrai | Apr 15, 2014 | Flexibility, Great Service, Outsourced Admin, Outsourcing, Phone Answering
What You Need to Consider Before Hiring Either. Over the past five or so years, outsourcing to a VA or virtual assistant services has boomed, particularly within the SME market, due in part to the publication of the 4hr work week by Tim Ferris. But, it goes much...
by Michelle | Mar 13, 2014 | Business Owners, Business Start-up, Business Success, Flexibility
Flexibility and convenience have become more and more apparent in the lives of small business owners – especially those who are always on the run. Last blog we explored virtual offices and this blog we’re exploring yet another office alternative – hot...
by Buck Samrai | Feb 20, 2014 | Business Owners, Business Start-up, Flexibility, Great Service, Phone Answering
Increasing flexibility has become a serious requirement of today’s business landscape – especially if you own a business. And whilst business owners have always had more flexibility than most, until now, it’s always been rather a bit of a trade off between...
by Michelle | Jan 12, 2014 | Business Owners, Business Start-up, Business Success, Do what you're great at, Entrepreneurs, Freeing up time, Outsourced Admin, Phone Answering, Women Business Owners
It’s often at this point in the year, when you start seeing blogs, news stories, etc popping up on business trends for 2014 or business lessons from 2013. Now of course it’s important to keep a watching eye on trends that might impact your business. However, contrary...
by Buck Samrai | Dec 20, 2013 | Business Owners, Business Success, Freeing up time, Life Balance, Outsourced Admin, Phone Answering, Women Business Owners
From time to time on my blog, I’ve talked about taking the time to review where your business is currently at and the end of the year or mid year (aka end of financial year) are often good times for that. I’m thrilled to say, we’ve had a good solid year...
by Michelle | Nov 19, 2013 | Business Owners, Business Success
With so many potential disasters and crises looming around the business environment, it’s essential that your business has an effective continuity plan in place. Business continuity is often described as common sense, but it’s so much more than that. Yes, it...
by Buck Samrai | Nov 7, 2013 | Business Owners, Business Success, Health, Life Balance
The recent shock announcement and exit of David Jones chief executive Paul Zahra, has many pundits talking about just how much pressure company leaders face. Upon his announcement, Zahra said “Whilst much has been achieved and the company is well placed for the...
by Michelle | Oct 22, 2013 | Business Owners, Business Success
Strong relationships are the fuel that feeds the success of any business, even more so if you have a small business. And whilst that might seem obvious, so many business owners get caught up in the details of their products or services and forget how critical it is to...
