Articles
Business Advice: How to be more productive and not just busy!
Reading Time: 2:12 min
Article by Jane Tweedy, Business Advisor, Western Sydney Business Centre Finally people are back from holiday, the kids are back at school, and the real work can begin for 2018!…
Business Advice: Setting a business mission and vision are vitally important!
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Article by Jane Tweedy, Business Advisor, Western Sydney Business Centre Being a business owner you’ve probably heard of mission and vision statements – especially if you watched the now 21 year…
Business Advice: Have you failed your New Year’s resolutions yet?
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Article by Jane Tweedy, Business Advisor, Western Sydney Business Centre Happy New Year! Have you bounded into 2018 full of hope and plans to not repeat the resolutions that failed…
Business Advice: Reflecting on the year that was – what did you achieve?
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Article by Jane Tweedy, Business Advisor, Western Sydney Business Centre As the year draws to a close, many of us are feeling rather exhausted and in need of a break!…
Business Advice: Promoting your business using prizes
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Article by Jane Tweedy, Business Advisor, Western Sydney Business Centre The original 4 P’s of marketing: product/service, promotion, place, pricing are now joined by the 5th yet probably most important…
Business Advice: How should we show gratitude to our clients and employees?
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Article by Jane Tweedy, Business Advisor, Western Sydney Business Centre Coming up to Christmas and the holiday season, our thoughts may be turning to the gifts we need to buy for…
Business Advice: Coping with change – it’s as certain as death and taxes!
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Article by Jane Tweedy, Business Advisor, Western Sydney Business Centre The old saying goes: ‘the only things certain in life are death and taxes’ – pretty morbid I know! However,…
Business Advice: How much to spend on social media campaigns
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Article by Emma Gosper, Business Advisor, Western Sydney Business Centre One of the most unanswered questions when it comes to social media for business is how much money should be spent…
Business Advice: How to make the most out of market stalls
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Article by Jane Tweedy, Business Advisor, Western Sydney Business Centre Spring is peak market stall season, with a combination of warmer weather, and the lead up to Christmas seeing shoppers actively…
Business Advice: Overwhelmed? Should you outsource or hire employees?
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Article by Jane Tweedy, Business Advisor, Western Sydney Business Centre Having sorted out systems and processes (covered last week), if you’re still overwhelmed with your workload, it’s time to look…
Business Advice: Process Improvement – How You Can Save Time and Money
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Article by Jane Tweedy, Business Advisor, Western Sydney Business Centre Starting out in small business we often make up processes as we go and use workarounds to avoid large expenditure as…
Business Advice: How can I create passive income in my business?
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Article by Jane Tweedy, Business Advisor, Western Sydney Business Centre Passive income involves generating income with minimal involvement from you. Even while you sleep you can earn income if you have…
Business Advice: Starting lean – big technology deals for small business!
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Article by Jane Tweedy, Business Advisor, Western Sydney Business Centre Last week I started with websites, and continue here with ways to save on other technology. Remember before every purchase,…
Business Advice: Starting lean – where you can save costs in small business
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Article by Jane Tweedy, Business Advisor, Western Sydney Business Centre Many small businesses self-fund to get started. Where should you spend money and where can you make savings? This week we…
Business Advice: Competition – are you at war or peace?
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Article by Jane Tweedy, Business Advisor, Western Sydney Business Centre Do you constantly keep watch on your competition? Are your competitors always copying you? Stop worrying about them and focus…
Business Advice: Creating branding and a professional image that connects with your market
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Article by Jane Tweedy, Business Advisor, Western Sydney Business Centre When people think about your business or you as a business owner, what do they think? Is this the image…
Business Advice: When & how often should I post on Socials?
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Article by Emma Gosper, Digital Advisor, Western Sydney Business Centre One of the most common questions people ask about social media is how often they should be posting their content on…
Business Advice: Are you really making a profit?
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Article by Jane Tweedy, Business Advisor, Western Sydney Business Centre Profit gets talked about by small business owners, but often incorrectly! Being over a month past financial year end, ideally…
Business Advice: Marketing your business in the real world
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Article by Jane Tweedy, Business Advisor, Western Sydney Business Centre Marketing is a vital part of any small business. There is little point having the best product or service in…
Business supporters – someone to talk to about your business!
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Article by Jane Tweedy, Business Advisor, Western Sydney Business Centre Starting out, did you, or are you, considering joining forces with a business partner? Partnerships can work, but it does seem…
Business Advice: Engaging with Influencers for Social Media
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Engaging with Influencers for Social Media Article by Emma Gosper, Digital Advisor, Western Sydney Business Centre If you’re looking for a way to take your business social media to the next level,…